The historic town of Dunfermline boasts a number of sites and other attractions. Dunfermline boasts fine cuisine and can cater for almost any palet. It also has a number of night clubs and public houses for those with dancing on there minds.
Scotlands capital, Edinburgh is 30 minutes away by car and an adequate bus and train service can take you there with ease. Glasgow, 40 minutes to the west, is also worth a visit.
Some of the main sites are listed below
with links to home pages where applicable.
Historic Sites
Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
The Abbey, whose foundation goes back to 1072, was built by King David I of
Scotland in honour of his mother, Queen Margaret. The tomb of King Robert the Bruce
attracts a large number of visitors to the abbey each year.16 kings and queens of Scotland
buried inside including Queen Margaret. This was also the birthplace of Charles I, the
last monarch born in Scotland.
Link to a site containing pictures of
the abbey and a number of castles.
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace
Museum
Born in 1835, Andrew Carnegie became a millionaire benefactor after emigration to the
United States. This museum is housed in the original home and paints a picture of humble
beginings.
Link to
the website.
House of the Binns
An Edinburgh butter merchant, Thomas Dalyell, who had made his fortune at the court of
King James VI and I in London, built the House of the Binns between 1612 and 1630. It has
been the home of the Dalyell family ever since.
Link to AboutBritain.com
Queensferry Museum
Just over the bridge, the museum contains many items relating to aspects of life and
leisure in Queensferry, the development of the burgh, the Burry man, the Queensferry
passage, and the building of the road and rail bridges.
Link the the city of Edinburgh council Museums &
Galleries site.
Culross Palace
The old buildings and cobbled streets create a time warp for visitors as they explore the
old town. Enjoy the refurbished Palace that dates from 1597 with its medieval garden.
Link to AboutBriatain.com
Castle Campbell &
Dollar Glen
Traditionally known as
the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of
Dollar Glen.
Link to AboutBritain.com
The National Trust for Scotland
Link to their site from here.
Other Attractions.
Golf must be one of the most famous of
Scotlands exports with the home of golf only 20 miles away and a number of quality courses
within a few miles. If you are planning to stay for a few days, remember to bring your
clubs and we'll arrange something to suit.
Link to a good golf web site
The Bridges
Connecting Fife to Edinburgh and the
south are two famous bridges.
Link to the Forth Bridges site
Ancestral Journeys
A vacation opportunity for you to relax and enjoy the Scottish culture.
Experience the places where their ancestry lived and help them to seek out more
information on their lineage. A more personal look into Scottish life yesterday and today.
Link to the home page