Deborah’s guidebook to places to visit in Dunfermline.
Places to walk
Step out onto Park Avenue and turn left, at the end of the street you will find Dunfermline's public park. A lovely park that has a bandstand, skate park and a woodland trail.
Dunfermline Public Park
28 Viewfield TerraceStep out onto Park Avenue and turn left, at the end of the street you will find Dunfermline's public park. A lovely park that has a bandstand, skate park and a woodland trail.
Known as 'The Glen' this is a beautiful park with plenty to see and do. Walled Garden, museum, river walks, forest walks, peacocks and a cafe.
Take a right when you come out of the house, cross the road and walk along the street that has Monterey Jack's on the corner. Keep walking until you reach The Abbey and you'll find one of the entrances to The Glen.
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Pittencrieff Park
Pittencrieff StreetKnown as 'The Glen' this is a beautiful park with plenty to see and do. Walled Garden, museum, river walks, forest walks, peacocks and a cafe.
Take a right when you come out of the house, cross the road and walk along the street that has Monterey Jack's on the corner. Keep walking until you reach The Abbey and you'll find one of the entrances to The Glen.
Another lovely walk, a little bit further this time but still walkable. There are water sports and lovely walks here as well as a cafe (that's sometimes open).
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Parque Rural de Townhill
Another lovely walk, a little bit further this time but still walkable. There are water sports and lovely walks here as well as a cafe (that's sometimes open).
Sightseeing
A short walk from the house and you will find Andrew Carnegie's Birthplace museum.
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Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Moodie StreetA short walk from the house and you will find Andrew Carnegie's Birthplace museum.
St Margaret's Cave
Chalmers StreetA great thing to do on a rainy day.
Ok, so it's not New York but Dunfermline has its very own Carnegie Hall.
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Carnegie Hall
Ok, so it's not New York but Dunfermline has its very own Carnegie Hall.
Recently renovated, this is a great building with plenty to see.
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Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries
1 Abbot StRecently renovated, this is a great building with plenty to see.
Things to do
Some big acts play here and The Garden Townhouse is conveniently placed just a stone's throw away.
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Alhambra Theatre
33-35 Canmore StSome big acts play here and The Garden Townhouse is conveniently placed just a stone's throw away.
A great thing to do on a rainy day (we get a few in Scotland).
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Adventure Golf Island
Whimbrel PlaceA great thing to do on a rainy day (we get a few in Scotland).
A short bus trip from the end of the road and you will get to Dunfermline's Leisure park. Filled with restaurants and things to do, including an Odeon Cinema. Careful though, it is pricey.
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ODEON Dunfermline
1 Whimbrel PlA short bus trip from the end of the road and you will get to Dunfermline's Leisure park. Filled with restaurants and things to do, including an Odeon Cinema. Careful though, it is pricey.
For those rainy days (yep - we do get them in Scotland) we have a swimming pool and gym not far from the The Garden Townhouse.
Carnegie Leisure Centre
46 Pilmuir StFor those rainy days (yep - we do get them in Scotland) we have a swimming pool and gym not far from the The Garden Townhouse.
Independent Shops
A brilliant selection of craft beers and lager with the most hopeful shop owner.
They also have an ice cream shop inside too, 'Fancy a Scoop.'
The Caledonian Craft Beer Merchant
22 MaygateA brilliant selection of craft beers and lager with the most hopeful shop owner.
They also have an ice cream shop inside too, 'Fancy a Scoop.'
Abbot House is the oldest building in Dunfermline. Lying in the shadow of Dunfermline's great abbey church, the core of the building is 16th-century.
Following five years of closure, Abbot House is now undergoing a programme of renovation with plans to reopen in a phased approach. The Gift Shop opened in August 2020, with further renovation now planned for Spring 2021 due to inevitable delays caused by the Covid pandemic.
The Gift Shop is a beautifully curated shop and houses many local makers and artists.
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Abbot House Heritage Centre
11 MaygateAbbot House is the oldest building in Dunfermline. Lying in the shadow of Dunfermline's great abbey church, the core of the building is 16th-century.
Following five years of closure, Abbot House is now undergoing a programme of renovation with plans to reopen in a phased approach. The Gift Shop opened in August 2020, with further renovation now planned for Spring 2021 due to inevitable delays caused by the Covid pandemic.
The Gift Shop is a beautifully curated shop and houses many local makers and artists.
For an impressive selection of wine and spirits to enjoy whilst in the beautiful Garden Townhouse.
Juniper Wine Cafe
14 New RowFor an impressive selection of wine and spirits to enjoy whilst in the beautiful Garden Townhouse.
Happy Earth Place
47 James StA great zero-waste, ethical shop.
THE SECRET DOOR
12 Abbot StA great selection of vintage and antique homeware.
Art Room 59
59 Townhill RdA lovely shop for gifts and treasures.
Little Shop Of Heroes
8 MaygateFor the comic book and gaming lovers.