Dunfermline Abbey

Location: Dunfermline, Fife KY12 7PE

Telephone: 01383 739026

Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place

 

Dunfermline Abbey has a history stretching back to the 11th century – the time of King Malcolm III and Queen Margaret. In the 12th century, their son, David I, raised the little priory to the lofty status of abbey. He endowed it richly, and brought stonemasons from Durham Cathedral to help build it. The great nave still stands largely complete, the most visually stunning example of Romanesque architecture in Scotland. The abbey church is also famous as the burial place of some of Scotland’s great kings and queens. They include Queen Margaret (later canonised as St Margaret), David I and King Robert Bruce.

Offer for YAC Pass holders:
Free entry with a valid YAC Pass Card when accompanied by a paying adult