Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

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

  • 01383 739 026
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Important notice

The palace is currently closed, but the rest of the abbey is open to explore.

The Abbey Church is a working church and opening hours may vary due to services and events. Please check the 'Prices & times' tab for details.

Prices & times

Admission prices

Free to visit, donations are welcome. 

Opening times

Dates Days Opens Last entry Closes
1 April to 30 September Daily 10am (1pm on Sunday) 4pm 4.30pm
1 October to 23 December Daily except Sunday & Monday 10am 3.15pm 4pm
24 December 10am 1pm 2pm
25 December to 2 January CLOSED
3 January to 31 March Daily except Sunday & Monday 10am 3.15pm 4pm

Adverse weather, essential maintenance works, or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. We will add any known closures to this page or you can check our unexpected and short term closures page.

Opening times are subject to change.

Closures for private services and events 

The abbey is a working church run by the Church of Scotland. Access to the tomb of Robert the Bruce and the Tiffany window may be affected for private services and events. 

Opening times

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

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

The abbey 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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