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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.

The Accessible Kingdom of Fife

Euansguide.com is a listings and review website that helps disabled people and their families know which venues are truly accessible. The team at Euan's Guide love coming to Fife and have given us their recommended itinerary for an accessible trip to the Kingdom.

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Fife Five things to do under a fiver

Creating memories doesn’t have to cost the earth. There are so many fun things to do in Fife from beach days, park days, inside days in funky places and outdoor walks in really special places you might not think of! You really can have fun without breaking the bank!

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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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The Wild Fife Five to spot

Heard of the Famous Five? Well here’s Fife’s wildlife famous five for you to spot throughout the seasons on land, sea and on the skyline when you’re out and about. Comical puffins on the Isle of May, soaring sea eagles and colourful dragonflies. Look out in autumn for scurrying squirrels on the red squirrel trail in Devilla Forest and cute seals along the Tentsmuir shoreline.

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