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                                                                                            Outdoor
                                                                                            For  those  who  love  to  get  outside  as  much
                                                                                            as possible, there’s lots to enjoy. Dunfermline
                                                                                            Public Park offers beautiful views of the Forth
                                                                                            Bridges, while the famous Pittencrieff Park is   Renowned for its
                                                                                            a sprawling 76 acres of woodland, landscaped   historic connection to
                                                                                            gardens and open green space.
                                                                                                                                      music and theatre, the
                                                                                            Keen  walkers  can  take  advantage  of  several   city offers a vibrant
                                                                                            picturesque  routes  around  Dunfermline.
                                                                                            Closest  is  the  64-mile  Fife  Pilgrim  Way,   entertainment scene.
                                                                                            which  offers  stunning  views  over  the  Firth
                                                                                            of Forth and two routes which pass through
                                                                                            Dunfermline itself.

                                                                                            The West Fife Cycle Way is a family-friendly,
                                                   Bandstand in Dunfermline Public Park
                                                                                            eight-mile  off-road  cycle  path  that  takes  in   Food & Drink
                                                                                            open countryside and wooded areas too.
                                                                                                                                  You  don’t  need  to  travel  into  Edinburgh
                                                                                                                                  to  enjoy  fantastic  local  food  and  drink  –
       Culture                              leisure  centres  scattered  across  the  city,  as   Transport                       Dunfermline  has  abundant  options  on  your
       If  you’re  big  on  the  arts,  Dunfermline  is  an   well as tennis clubs, martial arts studios, and   Dunfermline  is  just  three  miles  from  the   doorstep. Popular restaurants include Dhoom,
       ideal place for you to indulge in your hobbies.   an  athletics  centre,  while  Carnegie  Leisure   shores of the Firth of Forth, and 18 miles from   The Carnock Inn, Fabric, Carlucci and Garvock
       Renowned  for  its  historic  connection  to   Centre,  in  the  city  centre,  offers  not  only  a   Edinburgh’s centre, so it’s ideal for commuting.  House  Hotel,  or  for  a  more  casual  lunch,
       music  and  theatre,  the  city  offers  a  vibrant   gym and swimming pool, but also a squash                             there’s a huge variety of options, including the
       entertainment  scene  and  a  selection  of   court,  climbing  wall  and  a  soft  play  centre     Driving  into  Edinburgh  takes  around  40   very popular Wynd Cafe.
       galleries and museums.               for children.                                   minutes  (traffic  dependent),  while  there  are
                                                                                            several  options  for  those  travelling  by  train.
       The  famed  Alhambra  Theatre  and  Carnegie   Dunfermline  Athletic  is  the  local  football   Dunfermline City station is around a 35-minute
       Hall  both  offer  fantastic  programmes  of   team, and you can snap up matchday tickets   journey to Edinburgh Waverley, while there are
       entertainment all year round, while lovers of   to cheer them on at the home ground, East   other train options including Halbeath Park &
       art and design can visit the artists’ studios at   End Park.                         Ride for those outside of the city centre.
       Fire  Station  Creative.  History  buffs  will  love
       soaking  up  the  city’s  past  at  the  Andrew   Close  to  Dunfermline,  you’ll  find  Knockhill   There’s  a  busy  bus  network  offering  options
       Carnegie  Birthplace  Museum,  and  the   Racing Circuit – Scotland’s National Motorsport   across  Fife  and  the  Central  Belt,  so  whether
       Carnegie Library & Galleries.        Centre.  With  karting,  rally  driving  and  even   you’re  commuting  to  work  or  having  a  day
                                            supercar  racing,  there’s  plenty  for  petrol   out exploring, there’s a plethora of ways to get      The Glen, Dunfermline
       If  you  prefer  retail  therapy,  the  Kingsgate   heads to enjoy.                  around the city.
       shopping centre has a fantastic selection of
       shops, restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy,   Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland is just ten
       while the nearby Fife Leisure Park is home to   minutes  outside  of  the  city  centre,  and  is  a   Ready to find your next home in Dunfermline? Head to espc.com to start your search today.
       Dobbies,  crazy  golf,  a  bowling  alley  and  an   fantastic choice for a family day out.
       Odeon cinema.
                                            Golfers  have  the  choice  of  six  golf  courses   If you’d like to know more about what it’s like to live in Dunfermline, you can download
       Sport                                nearby,  including  the  historic  Dunfermline      Season 2, Episode 2 of The ESPC Property Show podcast, which discusses the city in
       Those with an active lifestyle will find plenty   Golf Club with one of the oldest clubhouses   fantastic detail and speaks to local property experts and residents too.
       to  do  in  Dunfermline.  There  are  several   in the world.

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