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Dunfermline, the Ancient Capital of Scotland
There are several different walking tours, led by Jack Pryde, who is Dunfermline born and bred. The one described here has been put together specially for anyone who uses a wheelchair or needs a walking aid and can walk a distance of 1.5 miles, mostly on the flat but with a short incline near the start of the walk. It covers three main aspects of the history of Dunfermline.
1. Andrew Carnegie – the man who gave away $350,000,000 of his fortune was born in Dunfermline in 1835. Visit his humble birthplace and exhibition to hear his story!
2. Dunfermline Abbey – the most important of Scottish Abbeys from the 12th century to Reformation times in Scotland. The burial place of Scottish royals, including the greatest of all the Scottish Kings, Robert the Bruce, the victor of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314! After the tour, the inside of the Abbey and Palace can be visited - cost of entry is £4.50, although there are concessions. The inside of the Abbey Nave and Palace are operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
3. King Malcolm’s Sainted Queen – Margaret, has her shrine in Dunfermline Abbey. Take a moment or two to visit where countless thousands have visited over the centuries. St Margaret is the only Scottish female saint.
There are several different walking tours, led by Jack Pryde, who is Dunfermline born and bred. The one described here has been put together specially for anyone who uses a wheelchair or needs a walking aid and can walk a distance of 1.5 miles, mostly on the flat but with a short incline near the start of the walk. It covers three main aspects of the history of Dunfermline.
1. Andrew Carnegie – the man who gave away $350,000,000 of his fortune was born in Dunfermline in 1835. Visit his humble birthplace and exhibition to hear his story!
2. Dunfermline Abbey – the most important of Scottish Abbeys from the 12th century to Reformation times in Scotland. The burial place of Scottish royals, including the greatest of all the Scottish Kings, Robert the Bruce, the victor of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314! After the tour, the inside of the Abbey and Palace can be visited - cost of entry is £4.50, although there are concessions. The inside of the Abbey Nave and Palace are operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
3. King Malcolm’s Sainted Queen – Margaret, has her shrine in Dunfermline Abbey. Take a moment or two to visit where countless thousands have visited over the centuries. St Margaret is the only Scottish female saint.
