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There's plenty to do in Dunfermline and South West Fife. We've got some top tips for places to visit and things to do from one of our local tourism businesses.

Dunfermline Abbey & Heritage Quarter

Dunfermline is steeped in history and what better place to start than Dunfermline Abbey, burial place of Kings and Queens including Robert the Bruce.

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Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Dunfermline's fastest growing visitor experience, discover how Andrew Carnegie became the richest man in the world and father of modern philanthropy

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Shopping at Kingsgate

With all your favourite shops under one roof, why not enjoy an afternoon of retail therapy.

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Pittencrieff Park

Explore Pittencrieff Park, or 'The Glen' as it's more commonly known by local people, is a 76 acre park of huge historical and cultural significance to Dunfermline.

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Alhambra Theatre

Why not take in a show at the Alhambra Theatre, an elegant 1920s theatre and arts venue staging drama, music, comedy and kids' shows.

Fife Five amazing places to experience art

It would be pants not to experience some of the hottest art venues in Fife. Why not take the train and follow the Artline to Fife, make some stained glass pants (not to wear obviously!), meet talented artists and craft makers and witness incredible craftsmanship up close as works of art are created.

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Fife Historic Highlights

Joanna Rodgers, Operations Officer at MUSA (Museum of the University of St Andrews) shares top tips on her favourite historic highlights to visit on a day out in the Kingdom, as well as where to eat out.

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Cycling tour of the Heartlands of Fife

Experienced cyclist James Bonner takes us on an 80km cycle tour round the Heartlands of Fife taking in coast, countryside and towns and villages - a great selection of what Fife has to offer if you're travelling on two wheels.

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Cycling tour of North Fife

Experienced cyclist James Bonner takes us on a 75km cycle round the North of Fife following the River Tay and venturing inland too.

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