Dunfermline - The Scottish CITY where you will never forget
Dunfermline
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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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I DJ'd in the world famous Kinema Ballroom (Night Magic) for a couple of years in the mid 80s......absolutely loved the place and the people. I visit as much as I possibly can as I made some lifetime friends whilst working and living there. #LOVEdunfermline
Moving from the English south coast to Dunfermline very soon (house has sold now), I can't wait
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
it is beautiful place
I only know Dunfermline for Pittencrief park, but then , I am a massive Big Country fan, so I beg forgiveness.
My bloodline goes back to Robert the Bruce ♥️♥️♥️
@JourneyDude
Ай бұрын
interesting claim :)
Proud to have been born here 😊
@JourneyDude
7 ай бұрын
very nice place
Seems like a wonderful medieval city with a lot to do! But then again, Scotland, so what did I expect :)
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
definitely :)
My grandfather was from Dunfermline, moved to Pittsburgh,PA and worked for a Carnegie Cement factory as an engineer. I have been all over the world and the nicest people I encountered were in Edinburgh. Thank you for bringing the town to life,well done
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
:) awww but it is not town anymore :) they grown to a city but yeah Dunfermline people are great
Another beautiful and so informative video.Well done Dominic! As always I enjoy watching your documentaries, allowing us to travel through Scotland from wherever we are. Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing with us! Thank you!
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your kind support of my small channel
Visited Dunfermline last week. Great place The Abbey is magnificent .lots of eaters and shops.
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
It really is!
Loved it
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
thank you
i love narration of your videos
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
thank you
well done :) another great video
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
Scotland has been on my list gor a long time. The highlands are a piece of history that needs to be explored. Im sticking around for more content 👍
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
let me know once you visit i can show you around
@sergioelcoyote3586
Жыл бұрын
i see Scotland i wonderful some day I wiil visit it, a big hug, greetings from Argentina
Fantastic video
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
thank you
Beautiful video
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
thank you
Awesome video
@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
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@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
thank you
nice
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
Can you please make a video about my hometown, Râmnicu Valcea, Romania. I wanted to show to my best pal Cammy. Thank you very much and God bless you ❤
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
hello there unfortunately i am not planing to go to romania in upcoming years
my great great grand father was a mayor to dunfermline.
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
nice
@thomascolville9438
3 ай бұрын
Late reply, but he wasn’t a mayor. We don’t have mayors in Scotland.😁
Thankfully this video did not show the unsightly bins stored permanently in the town centre streets , thank you .
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
hahaha
@greigs9384
2 ай бұрын
Or Abbeyview, or the faceless eastern expansion. Or wellwood!
Nice video but early Kings were buried on Iona, the last buried there was Macbeth. The first King buried in Dunfermline was Malcolm III who killed Macbeth.
Who is the music by please. The tune at the beginning .Thanks
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
Author of Music is Henrik Ollson, or known as OOYY :) but i don't remember a song name sorry :)
City now
@JourneyDude
Жыл бұрын
yeah :) i changed it to city now
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@JourneyDude
2 жыл бұрын
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