Carnock

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Carnock is a village and parish of Fife, Scotland, 4+1⁄4 miles west of Dunfermline. It is 1+1⁄4 miles east of Oakley, Fife. The name of the village derives from Scottish Gaelic, from ceàrn, with a suffix denoting a toponym, thus giving " corner place". Carnock is known to have had military significance in antiquity. The civil parish had a population of 5,927 as of 2011. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~760 pplCoordinates: 56°4'27"N, 3°30'58"W

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6-8 Main Street, CarnockScotlandUnited Kingdom

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+44 1383 850381

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Day trips

Carnock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline Palace, Kingsgate Shopping Centre, East End Park.

2 miE
Priory/abbey ruins and royal burial site
Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline
53 min walk • Dunfermline Abbey, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Dunfermline, Scotland, is a site steeped in history and grandeur. This stunning parish church is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Scotland's rich past, with its foundations deeply rooted in...
2 miE
Historical place, Forts and castles, Sacred and religious sites
Dunfermline Palace, Dunfermline
52 min walk • Dunfermline Palace, a historical gem nestled in the city of Dunfermline, Scotland, is a site steeped in rich Scottish history. Once part of the grand residence of Scottish monarchs, this palace is now a captivating ruin that continues to draw visitors from around the...
2.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Dunfermline
57 min walk • The Kingsgate Centre is an indoor shopping centre located in the town centre of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. Marks and Spencer and the former Debenhams store anchors the main entrances to the shopping centre. The Kingsgate was extended in 2008 at which time it also underwent significant refurbishment.
2.9 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
East End Park, Dunfermline
73 min walk • East End Park is a football stadium situated in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland with a seating capacity of 11,480. The stadium plays host to the home matches of Scottish Championship side, Dunfermline Athletic The stadium currently comprises four stands: the East Stand, the Main Stand, the North Stand and the Norrie McCathie Stand.
2.2 miE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline
56 min walk • The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is a biographical museum in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, dedicated to the life of Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, "one of the great Scots of the 19th century.".
1.9 miE
Park
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
50 min walk • Pittencrieff Park is a public park in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It was purchased in 1902 by Andrew Carnegie, and given to the people of Dunfermline in a ceremony the following year.
2.1 miE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Abbot House, Dunfermline
53 min walk • Abbot House is the oldest building in Dunfermline. Lying in the shadow of Dunfermline's great abbey church, the core of the building is 16th-century.
2.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
62 min walk • Carnegie Hall is an Art Deco theatre located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It was named after the industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who was born in Dunfermline.
2.3 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline
58 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre opened in Dunfermline, Scotland, on 14 August 1922. Designed by local architect John Fraser, it was constructed over a two-year period by George Stewart of Blantyre and is located on the corner of Canmore Street and New Row.
3.5 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, Dunfermline
89 min walk • The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum is a transport museum in Lathalmond, 2.5 miles north of Dunfermline, Fife. The museum is open every Sunday between Easter and the start of October.
2.3 miE
Church
Viewfield Baptist Church, Dunfermline
60 min walk • Viewfield House is a large square stone built three storey Palladian villa in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It is a category B listed building.