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Dunfermline (/ d ʌ n ˈ f ɜːr m l ɪ n / ⓘ; Scots: Dunfaurlin, Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phàrlain) is a city, parish, former Royal burgh in Fife, Scotland, 3 miles (5 km) from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. Dunfermline was the de facto capital of the Kingdom of Scotland between the 11th and 15th centuries.
- 7.07 sq mi (18.3 km²)
- Scotland
- 01383
- United Kingdom
Scotland's forgotten ancient capital. When the county of Fife's biggest town was awarded city status, it came as a major surprise to many. But Dunfermline has always been at the heart...
Dunfermline, royal burgh and town, Fife council area and historic county, eastern Scotland, situated on high ground 3 miles (5 km) inland from the Firth of Forth. Early Celtic monks had a settlement there, but the community really developed around the Benedictine abbey (c. 1072).
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Dunfermline (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phàrlain) is a former burgh and current city in Fife, Scotland. The town grew under the influence of Queen Margaret to be an important ecclesiastical burgh (a town with special privileges). On 20th May 2022 it was granted city status. Early history. Pictish and Gaelic names in the Dunfermline area are multiple.
Once one of Scotland's historic capitals, Dunfermline has plenty to offer from it's history and culture to outdoor spaces. Find beautiful public parks, an award-winning beach, woodland walks and long-distance footpaths, plus wakeboarding, rally driving and sailing.
Dunfermline and West Fife – Our Story, yours to explore. The City of Dunfermline – the Ancient Capital of Scotland, once seat of royal power and burial place of Kings and Queens. It was granted official city status as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
20 de may. de 2022 · From the reign of King Malcolm III and Queen Margaret in the mid-11th century, Dunfermline became the seat of power and capital of Scotland. The town remained the nation’s capital until the...
