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his is the ancient "toun" of Dunfermline where the King sat
drinking the "blude red wine" before sending Sir Patrick
Spens on his tragic mission to Norway. Dunfermline has a regal connection
unrivalled in Scotland, through its magnificent royal Palace and 12th century
Abbey. It also has its own "Royal Mile" to rival that of Scotland's
capital!
nce renowned as a hand-loom weaving town producing damask linen and later
silks, Dunfermline is now a base for the electronics and engineering
industries. It is also known throughout the world as the birthplace of
Andrew Carnegie, the linen-weaver's son who found fame and fortune in America
but did not forget his humble beginings.
Today Dunfermline is a thriving city and boasts an impressive selection of quality hotels, fine restaurants, excellent shops and superb leisure facilities.
he Kingdom of Fife is a haven for golfers, with the Old Course at St Andrews
and the Balcomie Links in Crail (one of the oldest clubs in the world). If
you are a golfer and would love to play the many courses throughout Fife then
Dunfermline is your ideal base!
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