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Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

  • St Margaret’s Street, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE

  • 01383 739 026
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Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
St Margaret’s Street
Dunfermline
Fife
KY12 7PE

National Grid reference: NT 090 873

There is currently no phone by which staff at the abbey can be reached, but please email us at dunfermlineabbeyandpalace.vo@hes.scot and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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What's on at Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

Aerial view of Stirling in black and white

David I: A Revolution

Selected dates until Saturday 8 February 2025

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept: 
Daily except Sun, 10am to 4.30pm; Sun, 1pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily except Sun and Mon, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm).

The cathedral is a working church and opening hours may vary due to private services and events. Please check the 'Prices & times' tab for details or visit dunfermlineabbey.co.uk

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