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 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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