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Things to see in Dunfermline (United Kingdom): 38 places and when to go
Dunfermline is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly History (20), Nature (8), Wildlife (7). The best known are Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge and Dunfermline Palace. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.0682, -3.4589
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (20) · Nature (8) · Wildlife (7) · Temples (5) · Architecture (4) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 14 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dunfermline
The places in and around Dunfermline, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Forth BridgeRailway bridge in eastern Scotland8.8 km
- Forth Road BridgeBridge in east central Scotland8.3 km
- Dunfermline PalaceRuined former royal palace in Scotland365 m
- Dunfermline AbbeyChurch in Fife, Scotland, UK347 m
- Blackness CastleCastle near the village of Blackness, Scotland7.8 km
- Aberdour CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK10 km
- Queensferry CrossingRoad bridge across the Firth of Forth, Scotland7.8 km
- Dundas CastleCastle in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK11 km
- Midhope CastleCastle in West Lothian, Scotland, UK8.7 km
- Benarty HillHill in Fife, and Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK12 km
- Culross AbbeyMonastery in Fife, Scotland, UK10 km
- House of the Binns17th century mansion in West Lothian, Scotland, UK9.5 km
- Kinneil HouseCastle in Falkirk, Scotland, UK13 km
- Rosyth CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK5.3 km
- DonibristleCategory A listed building in Fife, Scotland, UK7.8 km
- Couston CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK7.8 km
- Duntarvie CastleRuined country house in West Lothian, Scotland, UK11 km
- Fordell CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK5.7 km
- St Bridget's KirkSite of historic church in Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom8.4 km
- Tullibole CastleTower house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK14 km
- Culross PalaceRemains of a mansion complex in Fife, Scotland, UK11 km
- Hallyards CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK13 km
- Knockdavie CastleHouse in Fife, Scotland, UK12 km
- Culross mercat crossMarket cross in Culross, Fife, Scotland, UK11 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- History: Malcolm's Tower, St Leonard's Church, Dunfermline
- Museums and art: Museum of Scottish Railways, Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
- Architecture: Lighthouse, Pierhead, North Queensferry
- Nature: Carlingnose Point Wildlife Reserve, Cullaloe Local Nature Reserve, Lielowan Meadow, Nivingston Craigs, RSPB Loch Leven, Torry Bay Local Nature Reserve
- With kids: Hillview Animal Park
- Hiking: John Muir Way, John Muir Way (Linlithgow to South Queensferry)
When to go to Dunfermline
The best time to visit Dunfermline is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:17
- FebPossible9:16
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:54
- MayBest time16:03
- JunBest time17:18
- JulBest time16:47
- AugBest time14:51
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:04
- NovBetter not7:52
- DecPossible6:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41. In April, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dunfermline
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 14 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Edinburgh215 places20 km
- Livingston60 places22 km
- the henge32 places25 km
- Stirling54 places30 km
- Perth, Scotland39 places37 km
- Crieff16 places39 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dunfermline?
The best known: Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, Dunfermline Palace, Dunfermline Abbey, Blackness Castle. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dunfermline?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41.
How do you get to Dunfermline?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 14 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dunfermline as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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