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Dunfermline ( / dʌnˈfɜːrmlɪn / ⓘ; 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]
- 7.07 sq mi (18.3 km²)
- 6.2%
- 01383
- Scotland
What is Dunfermline famous for? From the 11th century, Dunfermline was Scotland’s capital. King Malcolm III and Queen Margaret reigned the nation from the 11th century. The town ...
3 de oct. de 2022 · 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 of Scotland's story.
- Steeped in History and Royal Connections
- Burial Place of Robert The Bruce
- Birthplace of Andrew Carnegie
- Famous For Its Peacocks
- Home to Two of Scotland's National Attractions
- The Home of Famous Folk
Once Scotland's ancient capital, the new city was first recorded in the 11th Century with the marriage of Malcolm III, King of Scots, and Saint Margaret at the church in Dunfermline, which evolved into the A-listed abbey. Dunfermline Abbey later became a royal mausoleum for the Scottish Crown with a total of 18 royals, including seven kings buried ...
Robert The Bruce, otherwise known as Robert I, became the last of the seven Scottish kings to be buried at Dunfermline Abbey in 1329 (although his heart was taken to Melrose), and his name is carved into the top of Dunfermline Abbey.
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline in 1835 and went on to lead the expansion of the American steel industry, becoming one of the richest Americans in history. During the last years of his life he gave away almost 90% of his fortune. He donated the Pittencrieff Estate to the town, which later became Pittencrieff Park (known local...
If you've ever visited Pittencrieff Park, or The Glen as it's known locally, you will have seen the majestic peacocks which reside there, as well as the squirrels. You'll even spot them occasionally roaming along the High Street when they get a bit peckish!
If you're looking for an adrenaline thrill, you may not know that Dunfermline is home to Scotland's Waterski Centre at Townhill Loch, as well as Knockhill Racing Circuit, Scotland's national motorsport centre.
Did you know that Dunfermline is the birthplace of Fife Ambassador and Singer Barbara Dickson, Jethro Tull's frontman Ian Anderson, and Nazareth's Pete Agnew? Big Country singer Stuart Adamson moved there from nearby Crossgates as a teenager, while film director and former Skids frontman Richard Jobson also attended Dunfermline High School. Critica...
5 de jul. de 2022 · By Katie MacLeod. • July 05, 2022. Why Now Is the Time to Visit Scotland’s Ancient Capital. Once one of Scotland’s historic capitals, Dunfermline has plenty to offer the modern-day traveler, including an 11th-century abbey and Scottish tapas. Dunfermline’s oldest building, Abbot House, is now a new cultural center.
Virtually destroyed by fire in 1624, Dunfermline later developed as a centre for the manufacture of linen and damask, with the associated industries of bleaching and dyeing. Today its economy is based primarily on retail and financial services.
Dunfermline in Scotland is a former royal burgh of the Fife region that is home to the famous Carnegie Hall and filled with beautiful attractions and luxury accommodation.
