Scotland · Scotland
Living in Dunfermline
Scotland’s ancient capital in Fife, an abbey city and the birthplace of Andrew Carnegie.
Population around 55,000
What Dunfermline is like
Dunfermline pairs history and green space with a fast link to Edinburgh over the Forth, making it a popular, good-value base for the capital’s commuters.
Education
Well served by Fife College and the universities of Edinburgh and Stirling nearby.
Getting around
Trains and the Queensferry Crossing put Edinburgh within around half an hour.
Jobs & economy
Financial services, technology, retail and a large commuter base.
The property market
Browse current asking prices for homes in Dunfermline below.
In a nutshell
- Around half an hour to Edinburgh
- Historic abbey and palace
- Good value in Fife
- Carnegie’s parks and legacy