Once the capital of Scotland, Dunfermline is packed full of history and culture – you only have to look at the Abbey & Palace, the resting ground for Robert Bruce (minus his heart), alongside seven of Scotland’s other kings, to see the importance the town once had. There are plenty of modern-day wonders as well, including the Forth Bridge, Scotland’s national motorsport circuit, several fascinating museums and the wonderful Pittencrieff Park, meaning that you’ll never be left wondering what to do in Dunfermline. Once you’ve explored the ancient Scottish capital, there are dozens of first-class restaurants, cafés and coffee shops to refuel, while there’s a thriving nightlife scene including historic pubs, craft ale sanctuaries and several late-night dancing spots. Factor in the East Fife Park boasting bars, restaurants, a cinema complex, bowling and crazy golf, the vibrant Alhambra Theatre and a venerable cup-winning Scottish football club and you have a thriving east coast Scottish town that has built on its amazing heritage. Plus, when you stay at our Dunfermline hotel, you’ll be perfectly placed at the heart of the action.
Things to do in Dunfermline
Shopping
With over 70 stores and hundreds of parking spaces, Kingsgate Shopping Centre is the main retail space in Dunfermline. The two-level shopping centre is home to a large Debenhams and high street classics, such as New Look, River Island, Topshop, Boots and Marks & Spencer. The centre has stores spanning fashion, footwear, jewellery, electrical items and more, as well as boasting several cafés and restaurants including the Pancake Place, Taste and the Italian Caffe. Located in the heart of Dunfermline, it’s just a short drive from our Dunfermline hotel.
Getting Around
Just 15 miles away, Edinburgh Airport is the closest major travel hub for Dunfermline, with the journey taking around 25 minutes by car and just under an hour via the Stage Coach bus. Alternatively, you can get the tram from Edinburgh Airport and then catch a train from Edinburgh to the town, taking roughly 30 minutes. You can also make your journey even easier by staying the night before or after your flight at one of our hotels near Edinburgh Airport.
With regular services to Edinburgh, the Dunfermline Town Train Station is the perfect way to get into Scotland’s capital city, with regular departures every thirty minutes throughout the week.
Dunfermline shopping
