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Dunfermline, Fife

Dunfermline is a city in Fife. Dunfermline is full of history and draws visitors to admire its attractions. Here are the ruins of Dunfermline's abbey, and the remains of the Royal Palace of Dunfermline, birthplace of King Charles I. It is a former capital of the Kingdom of Scotland; seat of the royal court and an important ecclesiastical centre. Dunfermline Abbey is the burial place for many kings, including Robert I and Saint Margaret; Malcolm III's English queen. The city is within the council area of Fife.

Place Type: City
Historic County: Fife
Lat, Long: 56.071221,-3.463875
Grid Reference: NT 0896 8745
Civil Parish: Dunfermline CP
Council Area: Fife CA
Police Area: Scotland (Fife) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 13836
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dunfermline,_Fife_13836

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