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Known for
The ancient capital of Scotland (Malcolm Canmore's palace), Dunfermline Abbey (burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart), Andrew Carnegie's birthplace, Pittencrieff Park, and Fife's largest city
A little history
Dunfermline was the capital of Scotland in the 11th and 12th centuries — Malcolm Canmore and Margaret (later Saint Margaret) held court here. Robert the Bruce is buried in Dunfermline Abbey — though his heart was taken to Melrose. Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate and philanthropist, was born in a cottage here in 1835.
Dunfermline Abbey is free and magnificent — the nave is extraordinary. Pittencrieff Park (the Glen), gifted to the town by Carnegie, is beautiful. The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is genuinely moving. The town centre for local Fife shopping.
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Dunfermline has good independent restaurants and cafes. The Carnegie Quarter has improving independent food. Local Fife produce throughout.
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Dunfermline is a place in Fife known for the ancient capital of Scotland (Malcolm Canmore's palace), Dunfermline Abbey (burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart), Andrew Carnegie's birthplace, Pittencrieff Park, and Fife's largest city. Dunfermline was the capital of Scotland in the 11th and 12th centuries — Malcolm Canmore and Margaret (later Saint Margaret) held court here. The population is around 55,000.
Dunfermline has good independent restaurants and cafes. The Carnegie Quarter has improving independent food. Local Fife produce throughout.
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Roam covers Dunfermline and the surrounding area in Fife, including Rosyth, Inverkeithing, Crossford, Kelty, Lochgelly, Cowdenbeath, Kincardine and Saline.
