Pittencrieff Park

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1. Thelxiepia Boag ★★★★★

   Had a high tea at the glen with work and service users. Honesty it was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful and the food was lovley. I will go again in my own time

   1 month ago
2. Callum Conn ★★★★★

   A nice, large public park with toilets, a place to get a snack or a hot drink and amongst other things a steam engine you can sit in the cab of. Lots of benches too if you just fancy a sit down and watch the world go by. The main high street is literally just outside the main entrance so if you enjoy the park, the shopping or get some haggis and chips from the chippy just up the road.

   almost 2 months ago
3. Tricia B ★★★★★

   Beautiful park, great for kids and adults, bring some nuts as the resident squirrels eat them right out of your hand, The parking is free, disabled parking is next to the bandstand, drive through the first parking lot and follow the road through, You could also park in the main street and get access to the front entry of the park, just be mindful of any parking fees or time limits, it is easier to park in the parks, parking lot, There is an old church with an old cemetery, look up to the big square tower of the church and see king Bruce, carved at the top, im not entirely sure but there is a connection to robert the Bruce, from the cemetery the views are absolutely stunning u can see the 3 bridges over the firth of forth Next to this church is the ruins of dunfermline abbey its stunning i prefer ruins, it is free to visit both the church and abbey but for the Abbey they said u had to go online and book your ticket and show the arcade to the staff member You don't need to go into the Abbey grounds to appreciate it, u can look down on it from the cemetery, dogs are allowed into the Abbey but not the church, it is worth going into the church its beautiful beyond words inside A wander around to the glasshouse its full of exotic plants from around the world there is also formal gardens right next to the glasshouse, a bit further up the path heading towards the peacock cafe is a sunken Japanese garden it sadly is a bit over grown and the pagoda thing is falling to bits, its still worth going down there though, Near the cafe, which seemed popular on the day I visited, you will find the peacocks wandering around freely, so its best to keep your dog on a lead in this area, from the cafe its only a short walk back to your car, Overall this park is a must visit especially if you are a history enthusiast, all around the park is hidden remnants of historical buildings My only problem with this park is the chronic lack of signs telling you where to find certain areas, so its just a matter of wandering around until you stumble along something historical There are some pretty steep hills and steep paths made of rocks, but most of the main paths are in good condition but not really suitable for someone in a wheelchair There is an old train engine that kids can climb on, as well as a few large kids play parks There is loads of benches or grassy bits to stop and have a picnic, just keep an eye out for rogue squirrels they really aren't afraid of humans The park is big, around 75 acres if I remember but u can do a short or long walk depending on your fitness Stepping into this park feels like u have stepped back in time, u can feel and imagine how it was like back then, take your time and enjoy the atmosphere of this park xx

   almost 4 months ago

1. Paula D ★★★★★

   I love pittencrieff park, or The Glen as it's known locally. Such a beautiful park and gardens, there are peacocks roaming about which are fab to see, or you can visit them in the peacock house. Pittencrieff park is very well maintained and has toilets, cafe, picnic benches, gardens, children's play areas with an ice cream van, and is a lovely space to spend a few hours. There is a small hot house with cacti and other plants. There are a few different paths to walk all around The Glen. It is such a beautiful park with stunning views of Dunfermline Abbey and over to Edinburgh on a clear day. Definitely well worth a visit.

   almost 5 months ago
2. Steve Allchin ★★★★★

   My first visit to this lovely park. I am very glad we took the time to visit this lovely park and everything it has to offer. A really lovely place to just sit and relax, walk around or even take the kids there to tire them out. There is a very nice cafe called the Peacock Rooms with plenty of seating both indoors and outside. It has a wide selection of food and drinks, not just cakes. There is a very large greenhouse with giant cacti. Plenty of free car parking.

   almost 5 months ago
3. Jennifer Blair ★★★★★

   What a gorgeous park! We are staying locally and enjoyed a walk around this lovely spot upon our arrival in Dunfermline. Loads of hidden paths on the lower levels and lovely paths along the water.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Leslie Jones ★★★★★

   Visited Dunfermline for the first time, and spent an afternoon walking around this huge park. Lots to see with different areas, woodlands, formal flower beds, a glen with a stream running through, large lawned areas, children's playgrounds and some glasshouses. Grey squirrels can be seen all over the park, and are relatively tame. There's also a restaurant named after the peacocks which have freedom to wander. The park was gifted to Dunfermline for the benefit of it's people by Andrew Carnegie who was born here. There are excellent views over the River Forth, and the Queensferry bridges can be seen in the distance.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Danielle Thomas ★★★★★

   I'm from Wales, this park is one of the most beautiful places I've been to. We spent all day here just walking round, children playing in the parks. The peafowl/peacock sanctuary was nice, lovely to see that they were allowed to roam around the park. The glass buildings were cool, seeing the different types of plants and fish. If i come back to Fife this park is definitely on my list to visit again. The parking was free.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Philip merrill-weaver ★★★★★

   A great place to have a good 2hr wander. Loads to see and the wild life is tame. Squirrels a plenty. The play areas look good for kids. The car park is free (at the time of writing). Thoroughly pleasant area.

   almost 4 years ago

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