Dunfermline: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 35 - 85 Pitfirrane Hotel
 An original Scottish coaching inn, The Pitfirrane is situated in the rural village of Crossford. There is an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, free priva… MoreGBP 49 - 160 Rooms At 29 Bruce Street
 This boutique hotel offers affordable luxury and first class entertainment and is situated in the city centre of Dunfermline.
All bedrooms are en sui… MoreGBP 35 - 85 The City Hotel
 The City Hotel is located in the heart of Dunfermline, just 100 metres from Pittencrieff Park. This former coaching house has a restaurant and rooms w… MoreGBP 45 - 125 The Elgin Hotel
 Located in picturesque, historic Charlestown, the Elgin Hotel overlooks the Firth of Forth estuary and the harbour, and has panoramic views of the Pen… MoreGBP 54 - 167 Pitbauchlie House Hotel
 Set in 3 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens, this former country style house has been transformed into a modern hotel with sophisticated facilit… MoreGBP 55 - 65 King Malcolm Hotel
 A 5-minute drive from Dunfermline, Scotland´s former capital, the King Malcolm offers Scottish cuisine as well as a terrace, 2 bars, free Wi-Fi … MoreGBP 50 - 105 Davaar House Hotel
 This non-smoking Victorian town house hotel is privately run by Jim and Doreen, offering ample private parking and situated in a quiet residential are… MoreGBP 28 - 112 Halfway House Hotel
 The Halfway House is just 10 minutes from Dunfermline town centre, and offers freshly cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi in reception. Edinburgh is with… MoreGBP 42 - 139 Holiday Inn Express Dunfermline
 In the historic city of Dunfermline, with great access by road to Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport, this modern hotel offers free internet access and g… MoreGBP 45 - 70 Auld Mill House Hotel Bar and Restaurant
 This charming 250-year-old mill house is about 200 metres from Halbeath Road, the main road into Dunfermline. It has free Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant and… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dunfermline: Guide
Dunfermline is the Kingdom of Fife, which is in the Central Belt of Scotland.
Get in
By Air
The nearest airport to Dunfermline is (EDI), situated to the south of 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 website for timetable information)
By Car
Dunfermline is located near the M90 motorway which runs from the Forth Road Bridge to Perth (Scotland)|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 (Scotland)|Perth, and surrounding towns. The Bus Station has been temporarily relocated to the East Port whilst renovation work goes on, including the demolition of the old bus station to allow for the building of a Kingsgate extension.
Get around
Dunfermline's town centre is fairly well equipped with amenities for the 21st century shopper. Most sites are within walking distance
The world's first Carnegie Library
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.
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).
The is located near the centre of town.
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The original Carnegie Hall
Dunfermline Abbey and grounds
Pittencrieff Park
The Do
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Whimbrel Place, Fife Leisure Place, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX (01383 622 477)
Crooked Glen, Fife Leisure Park, Whimbrel Place, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX (0870 600 1486)
Pizza Hut Fife Leisure Park, Halbeath, Dunfermline KY11 8EX
If you are staying in Dunfermline, there are a number of good local resteraunts
The china Ruby - Dalgety Bay - thoroughly recommended
The hideaway, North-east of the town centre on the road to Kingseat
There is a very good cafe between the Abbey and the library, with good views of the Abbey from the terrace - traditional home made cooking Drink
Sleep
The 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.
Falkland - A small village with historic palace, about 40 minutes drive away.
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.