Dunfermline

Dunfermline is the Kingdom of Fife, which is in the Central Belt of Scotland. Dunfermline Abbey from Pittencrieff Park Get in By Air The nearest airport to Dunfermline is Edinburgh International Airport (EDI), situated to the south of the Firth of Forth, 14 miles/22km from Dunfermline. Also sometimes known as "Turnhouse", Edinburgh Airport offers a wide range of domestic and international flights to Europe and North America. It costs in the region of £30 for a each way by taxi. (See the Edinburgh article for more details) By Train Dunfermline is served by 2 railway stations. Dunfermline Town, which is located in the centre of the town, and Dunfermline Queen Margaret, which is located in the northeast of the town, near Queen Margaret Hospital. There is a half hourly (hourly after 19:00) Fife Circle service to Edinburgh Waverley. (See the First ScotRail website for timetable information) By Car Dunfermline is located near the M90 motorway which runs from the Forth Road Bridge to Perth. Access to the south and centre is via M90 junction 2, and the west is accessed from via junction 3. By Bus There are frequent bus services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth, and surrounding towns. The Bus Station is adjacent to the Kingsgate Shopping Centre Get around Dunfermline's town centre is fairly well equipped with amenities for the 21st century shopper. There is a wide selection of Poundland shops and other bargain basement outlets which are immensely popular with locals. See The world's first Carnegie Library Dunfermline Abbey Pittencrieff Park The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum Do Take a stroll around Pittencreiff Park this park was purchased by Andrew Carnegie and donated to the people of the town. There are signed walks of various lengths. The park contains a small museum, gardens and hothouses. In the north eastern section of the park is the remains of King Malcolm's tower. This tower appears on the town crest and dates back to around 1000 AD. Snack vendors in the park also sell bags of nuts with which to feed the squirrels. Buy Eat If you are just stopping off as part of a longer journey there are several restaurants and fast food places at the Fife Leisure Park. (Exit the M90 at junction 3 and take the Duloch Park exit on the roundabout at the top of the slip road). Frankie and Benny's Whimbrel Place, Fife Leisure Place, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX (01383 622 477) McDonald's Fife Leisure Park, Halbeath, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX (01383 624635) KFC Fife Leisure Park, Halbeath, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX Brewer's Fayre Crooked Glen, Fife Leisure Park, Whimbrel Place, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX (0870 600 1486) Pizza Hut Fife Leisure Park, Halbeath, Dunfermline KY11 8EX The china Ruby - Dalgety Bay - thoroughly recommended Drink Sleep The Pitbauchlie House Hotel is located near the centre of town. The King Malcolm Hotel is situated in the south of the town near the Pittrievie business park. Get out Culross - Some 10 miles to the west - the village that time forgot. A quaint selection of dwellings, all restored, dating from the 17th and 18th century. Abbey, Town House, Study and Palace all worth a visit. Dollar - It takes about 40 minutes by car. Take the A823 in the direction of Crieff and follow the signs for Dollar en route. There are great walks around Dollar Glen and there is the partial ruin of Castle Campbell to explore. Kirkcaldy - 15 minutes in car via the A92 dual carriageway or easily by train or bus. Excellent shopping and theatre, parks, museum and art gallery. External links Fife Council This article is still a stub and needs your attention. It does not have a template. Please plunge forward and help it grow!