Dunfermline Portal and Information Website

If you are looking for a base to tour Scotland or you would like the peace and tranquility of the beautiful Scottish town then please pay Dunfermline Town a visit. Its well worth it.
Dunfermline Town is situated 5 miles from the shore of the Firth of Forth estuary which is bridged by the famous Forth Rail and Forth Road Bridge's. A visitor cannot spend ten minutes in Dunfermline Town without gravitating to the history soaked walls of the old Dunfermline Abbey Church and becoming chastened and subdued by the contact. With its rich background teaching the lessons of Dunfermline's history, its own thrust and energy creating a prosperity more marked than that of its neighbours, in surroundings of great natural beauty providing further evidence of an especially favoured community, Dunfermline Town, ancient seat of the kings of Scotland, has it all.
Dunfermline's attractions Include:

• The famous Forth Rail and Road Bridges   
• Historical Dunfermline Abbey
• Andrew Carnegie's birthplace
• Fine Shopping Centre
• Fine park affectionately known as The Glen
• Botanic Gardens and statues of Dunfermline's famous steel entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie
• The Sea Life Centre and much more.

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen are only a train ride away from Dunfermline and the central highlands, which offer the best ski-ing in the UK, are only two hours drive from Dunfermline Town.
 

Announcements: 8 Mar 2010 at 18:58 GMT by DCGala

Dunfermline Childrens Gala fund raising Ceilidh in the Glen Pavilion.  Starts 19:30 and ends around midnight.  Tickets £15 each and this includes your meal.  Help support the gala and have a fun night out at the same time.  Tickets can be purchased via ... More

Announcements: 17 Dec 2009 at 11:34 GMT by Admin

Dunfermline over the years has produced some incredible bands none more famous than Nazareth. However The Skids, Val Verde and Beatnic Prestige are other bands of note. Dunfermline has always had a wealth of talent and it looks like another talented ... More

Dunfermline Town: 4 Aug 2009 at 9:59 GMT by Admin

Dunfermline Committee of Cancer Research UK exist to raise funds in the local area for Cancer Research UK. They organise all sorts of activities; anything from dinners and fashion shows to floral demonstrations and quiz nights.

Up coming ... More

Pubs & Clubs: 6 Jun 2009 at 23:11 GMT by BernieHewitt

The Dunfermline Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society runs classes and dances in Dunfermline throughout the year.  This is a great, cheap hobby which anyone of any age can take part in and thoroughly enjoy.   It is fantastic for health and ... More

Announcements: 12 Jan 2009 at 21:47 GMT by Tess

Hi
I am researching family history and it has led me to your city. My family name is Spowart, I can trace back 7 generations to 1806. I would like some info on Thomas apparently he was a coal miner and then an inn keeper at 44 Apin Cres in 1881. Is ... More

Announcements: 12 Jan 2009 at 21:47 GMT by lib1

Anybody know of mum and baby groups who would welcome a granny and baby. I look after my grandson 1 day a week.