Dunfermline abbey - Stunning place to visit for free in Fife

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Dunfermline in Scotland is a former royal burgh located in the Kingdom of Fife. It is well known for its fascinating history, king Malcolm 3rd of Scots and Queen Margaret. But is also well known for successful businessman Andrew Carnegie, or as a Robert de Bruce and William Shaw burial place.

The Dunfermline Abbey Church & Palace is one of the most well-known churches within the kingdom of Fife and has a rich history awaiting you to explore. I was blown away by 900 years of history of this place!  The Abbey Church is the centrepiece of Dunfermline, one of the oldest settlements in Scotland and once its proud capital.  The history of The Abbey is bonded with that of Scotland itself, as Dunfermline was the burial site of the Scottish monarchs before the adoption of the island of Iona, and you will see many reminders and relics there of great Scottish rulers of the past.
In the 14th century, Robert the Bruce repaired the Abbey following its destruction by Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence, adding the vast monk's refectory. King Robert the Bruce is buried here, and the church's tower bears the words `King Robert the Bruce` in carved stone around the top and inside, beneath the pulpit, is Bruce`s tomb.
In 1560, it was transformed into a royal palace by Queen Anna of Denmark, wife of James VI.

Today Dunfermline Abbey and Palace are managed by Historic Scotland and are open to the public. Admission is free and donations are appreciated.

Malcolm Canmore's Tower ruins are easily accessible. Malcolm’s Tower was a large 14th-century tower, with walls as much as 10 -foot thick, of which only the base remains, although there may have been a stronghold here from the 11th century.  The castle gets its name from Malcolm Canmore, king of Scots.
  One tale is that the tower was where Malcolm Canmore and Margaret, later made a saint, were married in 1068

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