Location: Dunfermline
Top Things to do in Dunfermline
9 Nature & Parks in Dunfermline That You Shouldn't Miss
Dunfermline (/dʌnˈfɜːrmlɪn/ ( listen); Scots: Dunfaurlin, Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phàrlain) is a town and former Royal Burgh, and parish, in Fife, Scotland, on high ground 3 miles (5 km) from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. The 2011 census recorded the town's population at 49,706, however figures released in 2012 estimate Dunfermline's population as 50,380, making it the largest locality in Fife and the tenth largest in Scotland.
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1. Rosyth Public Park
2. Pittencrieff Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 737 reviews
Reviewed By berglas71 - Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
The trees are now taking on their autumn colours, great photo opportunities, there is plenty of open and wooded areas for dogs to run about, there is a play area next to the main carpark( free to park but it is patrolled by parking attendants so remember to put your blue badge up in disabled bays and stay out of the coach bays if in a car) there is more parking available down at the pavilion where you will find a cafe and toilets. Outside to the left of the cafe are more public toilets and further on the museum and a heated hothouse full of tropical plants and fish. To the left of the public toilets walk under the stone bridge to get to the Glen (where there are the most squirrels waiting to be fed). Beware of the bridge in the Glen the walls either side aren't very tall and the drop on either side is very high.
3. Balmule Fishery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Family run fishery on the outskirts of Dunfermline. Well stocked with Rainbow, Blue and Brown trout up to double figures. Family friendly with a lodge selling snacks and tackle. Suitable for anglers of all levels - perfect for beginners with help on hand to get you started.
Reviewed By Jock06 - Kirkliston, United Kingdom
Went here in April 2021. Me and my two kids who are 12 and 9 years old. We hired rods and staff were very helpful and friendly even when my son got his line tangled in the reel. All we caught was a very small fish but my kids were pleased with that. The site has toilets which can be accessed despite Covid restrictions. There’s also chickens on site that kids will like and I noticed a food van when I was there which I assume is open once Covid restrictions are lifted. As for cost then we were around £22 for all three of us including rod hire and bait. That covered us for 2 hours which was plenty. To the staff that work there - thank you for all your help! You really make the experience great so keep up the good work! Will definitely be going back.
4. St Margaret's Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Rachel7890 - London, United Kingdom
Took me a while to find the entrance as it’s not particularly well sign posted and if you approach from the wrong side the entrance can’t be easily spotted. However once inside there’s lots of information boards telling her story and you descend down a lot of steps until you reach the cave and small shrine. The singing monks certainly add to the atmosphere adding a bit of a tingle! There was only two other people when we were there. The attendant was very helpful.
5. Dunfermline Public Park
6. Craigluscar Fishery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
We are a small fishery run by the Dunfermline Artisan Angling Club. We are a fly fishing club and the main pond is fly fishing only, we also have a second pond that is open to bait fishers. We have a variety of visitors tickets which are listed on the website. We are open from the first Saturday in March until the 31st October from 9.30 till dusk.
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Only 4oo yards from my house ,perfect for a wee bit of exercise after lunch . Not another soul to be seen on a sunny day ,we walk up the west bank and along towards the north side with the odd fish rising . We get to the corner and watch a shoal of rainbows working their way towards us ,just crying out for a wee fly to land on their nose . Fish rising in the middle and along the east bank . Looking out over the top pond there is a fair bit of wildlife ,ducks ,swans and the everpresent gulls ,A good few moorhens ,but I am not seeing many rises at all but it maybe that the top pond was not stocked before the lockdown . What did annoy me was poachers who had a fire going sometime and had been cooking what they had caught leaving ash and bones on the top of the East bank . It was a very pleasant walk and good to be out and about . I cannot wait to get a rod back in my hand again lets hope the fisheries manage to survive this crisis .When the fishery reopens it is well worth it fishing from the bank ,fly fishing only .The top pond is bait fishing and reasonably priced .Roll on the lifting of lockdown .
