Dunfermline

By plane

Edinburgh Airport has good flight connections across Europe and UK and within Scotland. A direct bus runs from airport stop G across the old Forth Road Bridge to Inverkeithing (for the train) and Halbeath (for the local bus). This is the Stagecoach Jet 747 which takes 30 min and costs £7.50 single and £14 for a return within 28 days. It runs daily 24 hours, every 20 mins daytime.

By train

Dunfermline has two railway stations: Dunfermline Town is in town centre and is northeast, near Queen Margaret Hospital. From Edinburgh take the Fife Loop Train to Inverkeithing and Dunfermline, running every 30 mins. This continues clockwise inland to Glenrothes with Thornton, returns to the coast at Kirkcaldy then loops back to Inverkeithing and Edinburgh. Don't be on the anti-clockwise train, which follows the coast from Inverkeithing to Kirkcaldy before looping back via Glenrothes with Thornton to Dunfermline.

By car

Dunfermline is located near the M90 motorway which runs from the Forth Road Bridge to Perth. Access to the south and centre is via M90 junction 2, and the west is accessed from via junction 3.

By bus

There are frequent bus services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth, and surrounding towns. The Bus Station has been temporarily relocated to the East Port whilst renovation work goes on, including the demolition of the old bus station to allow for the building of a Kingsgate extension.

• Dunfermline's town centre is fairly well equipped with amenities for the 21st century shopper. Most sites are within walking distance and a bus station is provided for journeys to surrounding areas.

• Dunfermline Abbey

  address: KY12 7PD
  The Abbey dates back to the 11th century, and is mainly ruined, but with a surviving impessive nave.

• Carnegie LibraryThe world's first Carnegie Library

• The original Carnegie Hall

  phone: +44 1383 602302
  address: East Port, KY12 7JA
  540-seat theatre named after Andrew Carnegie, who was born in Dunfermline.

• The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

  phone: +44 1383 724302
  address: Moodie Street, KY12 7PL

• Pittencrieff ParkTake a stroll around this park which was purchased by Andrew Carnegie and donated to the people of the town. There are signed walks of various lengths. The park contains a small museum, gardens and hothouses. In the north eastern section of the park is the remains of King Malcolm's tower. This tower appears on the town crest and dates back to around 1000 AD. Snack vendors in the park also sell bags of nuts with which to feed the squirrels.

• Adventure Golf Island

  phone: +44 1383 737152
  address: Fife Leisure Park, Whimbrel Place, KY11 8EX
  Florida style adventure golf, featuring two 18 hole courses; Treasure Island and Pirates Cove. Floodlit at night. Located on the Eastern edge of town.

• The kingdom of Fife Millennium cycle path

If you are just stopping off as part of a longer journey there are several restaurants and fast food places at the Fife Leisure Park. (Exit the M90 at junction 3 and take the Duloch Park exit on the roundabout at the top of the slip road). If you are staying in Dunfermline, there are a number of good local restaurants.

• Frankie and Benny's

  phone: +44 1383 622477
  address: Whimbrel Place, Fife Leisure Place, KY11 8EX

• Brewer's Fayre

  phone: +44 1383 840 070
  address: Crooked Glen, Fife Leisure Park, Whimbrel Place, KY11 8EX

• Pizza Hut

  address: Fife Leisure Park, Halbeath, KY11 8EX

• address: Dalgety Bay
  Thoroughly recommended.

• The Hideaway

• The Abbot Houseis a very good cafe between the Abbey and the library, with good views of the Abbey from the terrace - traditional home made cooking.

• The Carnock Inn

  phone: +44 1383 850381
  address: 8 Main St, Carnock

• The Bengal Tiger

  address: Pittencrieff Street
  Indian Restaurant, offers excellent food, and has special half price offers every Sunday to Friday night inclusive.

• Gratzi

  address: Carnegie Drive
  Tasty Spanish and Italian.

• Elgin Hotel

  phone: +44 1383 872257
  address: The Green, Charlestown, KY11 3EE

• Pitbauchlie House Hotel

  address: Aberdour Road

• King Malcolm Hotel

  address: Queensferry Road

• Express By Holiday Inn Dunfermline

  phone: +44 1383 748220
  address: Halbeath Road, Halbeath

• Premier Inn Dunfermline

  phone: +44 870 600 1486
  address: 4-12 Whimbrel Place, Fife Leisure Park

• Travelodge Dunfermline

  address: Halbeath Junction, Halbeath

• Boreland Lodge Hotel

  address: 31/33 Boreland Road, Inverkeithing, KY11 1DA
  A family-run hotel.

• Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel

  address: Crossford, KY12 8QW
  A 72 bedroom 4 star country house hotel in its own grouds. Cardoon Restaurant, Weddings & Events and the extensive Picture of Health Club & Spa.

• Aberdour - Described as "The Jewel of Fife", Aberdour is a historic and stunningly attractive coastal village. Aberdour Castle is a must-see, as well as the Blue-Flag awarded beach the Silver Sands. There are also several pubs, restaurants, and boutique shops. 15 minutes drive East of Dunfermline, or hop on the regular train/bus services.
• Culross - Some 10 miles to the west - the village that time forgot. A quaint selection of dwellings, all restored, dating from the 17th and 18th century. Abbey, Town House, Study and Palace all worth a visit.
• Dollar - It takes about 40 minutes by car. Take the A823 in the direction of Crieff and follow the signs for Dollar en route. There are great walks around Dollar Glen and there is the partial ruin of Castle Campbell to explore.
• Falkland - A small village with historic palace, about 40 minutes drive away.
• Kirkcaldy - 15 minutes in car via the A92 dual carriageway or easily by train or bus. Excellent shopping and theatre, parks, museum and art gallery.