Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

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

  • 01383 739 026
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Prices & times

Admission

Free to visit, donations are welcome. 

Opening times

1 April to 30 September: Daily except Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm; Sunday, 1pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).

1 October to 31 March: Daily except Sunday & Monday, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm).

Closures

25 December to 2 January. 

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.

The abbey is a working church and access to the tomb of Robert the Bruce and the Tiffany window may be affected for private services and events. Please refer to dunfermlineabbey.co.uk for information about services in the Abbey Church.

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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