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Dunfermline

We share why Fife’s property hotspot could be the location of your next home. Sport The West Fife Cycle Way is a family-friendly,
eight-mile off-road cycle path that takes in
Those with an active lifestyle will find plenty open countryside and wooded areas too.
unfermline has been rising in popularity, popular places to buy property, offering to do in Dunfermline. Carnegie Leisure Centre
especially since the pandemic, when great value for buyers at all stages. Here are in the city centre offers a gym, swimming Transport
Dcity dwellers swapped small, central some reasons why this young city could be a pool, a squash court, climbing wall and a soft
flats for larger houses in the Dunfermline fantastic place for your next home. play centre for children. Dunfermline Athletic Dunfermline is just three miles from the
area. Buyers were drawn in by more affordable FC play at East End Park, where you can catch shores of the Firth of Forth, and 18 miles
property prices, work-from-home spaces, Education matchdays, while Knockhill Racing Circuit, from Edinburgh’s centre, so it’s ideal for
and excellent commuter links to Edinburgh, Scotland’s National Motorsport Centre, is commuting.
combined with all the amenities you’d expect Dunfermline is particularly popular with nearby. Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland is
from a city, right on your doorstep. families, with three-bedroom houses the also only ten minutes away. Driving into Edinburgh takes around 40
most frequently purchased property type in minutes (traffic dependent), while there
Now officially Scotland’s newest city, the last year. The city offers fifteen primary Golfers are spoilt for choice with six courses are several options for those travelling by
Dunfermline remains one of Fife’s most schools and four high schools, including in the area, including the historic Dunfermline train. Dunfermline City station is around a
Dunfermline High, one of Scotland’s oldest Golf Club, which boasts one of the oldest 35-minute journey to Edinburgh Waverley,
schools. Calaiswood School supports pupils clubhouses in the world. while there are other train options including
with additional needs, while Fife College’s Halbeath Park & Ride for those outside of the
Halbeath campus is well located for older Outdoor city centre. There’s also a busy bus network
children, alongside a brand-new second For those who love to get outside as much offering options across Fife and the Central
campus that opens this year. Belt, ensuring plenty of ways to get around
as possible, there’s lots to enjoy. Dunfermline
Public Park offers beautiful views of the Forth the city.
Culture & Leisure Bridges, while the famous Pittencrieff Park is
If you’re big on the arts, Dunfermline’s a sprawling 76 acres of woodland, landscaped Food & Drink
rich music and theatre scene will gardens and open green space. You don’t need to travel into Edinburgh
appeal. The city has a vibrant to enjoy fantastic local food and drink –
selection of galleries, museums, and Keen walkers can take advantage of several Dunfermline has abundant options on your
entertainment venues. For retail picturesque routes around Dunfermline. doorstep. Popular restaurants include Dhoom,
therapy, the Kingsgate shopping Closest is the 64-mile Fife Pilgrim Way, The Carnock Inn, Fabric, Carlucci and Garvock
centre offers shops, restaurants which offers stunning views over the Firth House Hotel, or for a more casual lunch,
and coffee spots, while Fife Leisure of Forth and two routes which pass through there’s a huge variety of options, including the
Park nearby has Dobbies, crazy golf, Dunfermline itself. very popular Wynd Cafe.
bowling and an Odeon cinema.
Ready to find your next home in Dunfermline? Head to espc.com to start your search today.
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