DECIDING not to turn up for a court appearance proved to be an expensive experience for a Cardenden man.

When James Aitken, 49, of Muirtonhill Road, finally did appear in the dock at Dunfermline Sheriff Court, he was hit with a fine.

Aitken admitted he failed to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on February 13.

Sheriff Charles Macnair fined Aitken £325.