Location: Dunfermline & West Fife in United Kingdom
Nearest Airport: Edinburgh
at 25
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Nearest Ferry: Rosyth
at 15
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Nearest Train: Burntisland
at 100
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Nearest Motorway: M90 J1
at 10
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Nearest Beach: Burntisland
at 200
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Nearest Barpub: The Silver Tassie
at 50
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Nearest Ski: Hillend
at 35
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Nearest Golf: Burntisland
at 300
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Nearest Restaurant: The Inch View
at 200
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Car: not necessary
This Royal Burgh owes its existence to a natural harbour probably used originally in prehistoric times. It is claimed that the invading Romans, under Agricola, landed here and established it as a naval base around AD85. In the 12th century the Castle of Rossend was built as the residence of the Abbots of Dunfermline. St Columba's Church, built in 1594, is the oldest post-Reformation kirk still in regular use and both historically and architecturally is something all visitors should see. In the local library, which was gifted in 1906 by Andrew Carnegie, there is a small display of the town's history. In many parts of Fife there are hills which are the remnants of volcanic plugs and one such hill, just inland from the town, is 'The Binn'. Walk to the top you will have excellent views over to Edinburgh and up to the Bridges.