Pittencrieff Park

Date of visit: November 2024

I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.

I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair

Overall Rating

As with much of Dunfermline, the park is closely tied to the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist for whom Manhattan's famous Carnegie Hall is named. Known locally as The Glen, it was purchased by Andrew in 1902 and gifted to the people of Dunfermline. The park features an aviary that is home to 12 resident peacocks: Andrew, Katie, Louis, Hamish, Angus, Patsy, Kaylee, Angel, Eva, Zoe, Skout and Skylar. Keep an eye out for these beautiful birds.

Disabled Access In and Around

The park is largely accessible, with several access routes via Louise Carnegie Gates, Pittencrieff Street where you'll find the car park, Nethertown Broad Street, St Catherine's Wynd, Moodie Street and St Margaret's Street. Most of the park has tarmac paths, though the terrain varies with dirt paths and stone slabs in different areas. Some areas of Pittencrieff's 76 acres may be difficult to traverse with a mobility device, but you're sure to find a pleasant path to enjoy. Just try to remember the way back! There are plenty of benches throughout the park, as well as seating in the Peacock Rooms Café, which offers both ramp and step access. There are no induction loops or alternative signage in the park. The café does not have an induction loop either, though I cannot speak for the other buildings.

Parking & Transport

I wheeled into the park, entering via the Monastery Street entrance. It was mostly uphill, short work on a power-assisted device. There is parking at the rear of the Peacock Rooms Café, with four accessible parking spaces, but there are no immediate bus routes, at least none I could find that doesn't require walking a fair distance.

Accessible Toilets

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I didn't use the toilets in the park, although there is an accessible toilet in the Peacock Rooms Café, which I have detailed in my Peacock Rooms Café review.

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