Dunfermline Palace And Abbey
The Abbey Church is the last resting place of many Scottish kings and queens.
Dunfermline Palace And Abbey
The Abbey Church is the last resting place of many Scottish kings and queens.
The adjoining church, at the front of Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, is not owned or operated by Historic Scotland. It is a functioning church where services are conducted.
Highlights
- The abbey nave – monumentally impressive Romanesque architecture, reminiscent of Durham Cathedral.
- The monks’ refectory – A towering statement of the affluence and self-confidence of Scotland’s most famous monarch.
- The royal palace – an ambitious re-use of the monastic complex.
Location
Region – Kingdom of Fife
Postcode: KY12 7PD
Opening arrangements
Summer
1 April - 30 September, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
October
1 October - 31 October, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Winter
1 November - 31 March, Mon Tue Wed Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm *In winter the site is closed Thursday (12.30-4.30), all day Friday and 09.30 to 2.00 Sunday
Admission prices
All year
Adult £3.70, Child £2.20, Concession £3.00
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