Dunfermline
Sign in to saveDunfermline is a city, parish, and former royal burgh in Fife, Scotland, from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. Dunfermline was the de facto capital of the Kingdom of Scotland between the 11th and 15th centuries.
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Dunfermline is a city in Fife, Scotland, located on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. It was the de facto capital of the Kingdom of Scotland from the 11th to the 15th centuries, making it an important historical center in Scottish governance and culture.
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Place details
- Locality
- Dunfermline
- Region
- Alba / Scotland
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 54,990
Article
24 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history
- Capital of Scotland
- Recent history
- Governance
- Geography
- Demography
- Economy
- Landmarks and notable buildings
- Culture
- Media
- Sports
- Education
- Public services
- Provosts of Dunfermline
- Transport
- Notable people
- Twin cities
- Arms
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Dunfermline is a city, parish, and former royal burgh in Fife, Scotland, from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. Dunfermline was the de facto capital of the Kingdom of Scotland between the 11th and 15th centuries.
To the south of Dunfermline is the town of Rosyth. To the north are the villages of Townhill, Wellwood and Kingseat. To the west are the towns of Crossford and Oakley. And to the east are Cowdenbeath and Crossgates.