NEARLY £2,000 has been raised by families in Townhill in memory of Robyn Knox, who lost her life tragically in the village after she was hit by a car.

It's hoped the cash may be used to paint a mural of the three-year-old on a building in Main Street beside where she was killed.

The 'Fir The Bairn' collection started by local man Ronnie Lessells at the village's convenience store on Main Street raised £858.33.

Other village contributions from Townhill Community Council and The Junket Tearoom – Powered By The Cake Fairy mean a staggering £1,932.44 has been collected in total thanks to generous locals.

A social media post by the family said they were "overwhelmed".

"Thank you to everyone who has put money into this and a special thanks to Ronnie Lessells for starting this," it read.

"The support has been phenomenal at such a tragic time."

This week, Robyn's parents also started a blog in memory of their daughter and the page was followed 2,500 times in its first 24 hours.

They hope to use the platform through the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy to raise funds to help set up support for families that have lost a child suddenly.

Robyn's mum, Daniele Falconer, said: "After we have spoken with the children’s ward, we are hoping to do some fundraising events to raise money in order to gift something to the ward for families who lose children suddenly or tragically which is why the Remembering Robyn Facebook page has been set up.

"The collection by the village will go towards a mural that will go on the side of the building where Robyn was killed to keep her memory alive."

Dunfermline North councillors Helen Law, Gavin Ellis and Ian Ferguson want to buy a tree for Robyn which will be planted in the countryside park where she loved to play when visiting her family in Townhill. Other proposals are also being considered.

Commenting on the huge amounts raised by locals, Cllr Law said: "It's just a reflection of the kindness and generosity of Townhill, who have been touched by what's happened to Robyn.

"There are a number of proposals and we will continue to discuss them going forward.

"Myself and my fellow councillors are also going to plant a tree for Robyn at the cycle area of the park where she has spent a lot of time and loved to play."

Meanwhile, a JustGiving page set up by Robyn's uncle, Paul Marshall, to help the family with funeral costs by walking the West Highland Way has raised a further £18,380.

Proposals regarding making the road safer on Main Street are expected to be discussed at the first area committee taking place on September 8.