Visitor attractions and information - Dunfermline
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The Forth Road Bridge, built in 1964, spans
the Firth of Forth, connecting Edinburgh at South Queensferry
to Fife at North Queensferry. The toll bridge replaced a centuries-old
ferry service to carry vehicular traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians
across the Forth; rail crossings are made by the adjacent and
historic Forth Bridge. About
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Inchcolm
Abbey, the island of Inchcolm KY3 0UA. Tel 01383 823332. A medieval
abbey located at the centre of the island, in the Firth of Forth.
It was founded by King Alexander I of Scotland (1107-24), he
was washed ashore there after a shipwreck in 1123, and took shelter
in a hermit's hovel. Inchcolm Abbey has the most complete surviving
remains of any Scottish monastic house. The ruins are cared for
by Historic Scotland. About
7 miles east of Dunfermline. |
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St Bridgets Kirk, Dalgety. The ivy-clad
ruins of the 12th century medieval church are all that remain
to mark the site of the original village of Dalgetty. The ruins
are maintained by Historic Scotland and some interesting features
include access to the loft. About
6 miles east of Dunfermline. |
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The Abbey Church
of Dunfermline is one of Scotland's most unusual churches, it
is two very distinct churches, joined in the middle. As the two
halves of the Abbey Church have slightly different opening hours,
visitors should be careful in planning a trip, especially in
winter when only the Old Church is open.
www.dunfermlineabbey.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Dunfermline. |
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Dunfermline Abbey & Palace. The Historic
Scotland Visitor Centre, complete with its two small museums,
occupies the upper part of the old gatehouse of the Abbey. Location: In the centre of Dunfermline. |
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