Dunfermline Carnegie Library, Dunfermline

Name: Dunfermline Carnegie Library
Address: Central Library 1-7 Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1383 602302

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The Dunfermline Carnegie Library was opened on 29 August 1883 and was the world's first Carnegie Library funded by the Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. It was designed by Edinburgh architect James Campbell Walker who also designed the nearby Dunfermline City Chambers. Andrew Carnegie donated £8000 to building and stocking what would be the first of over 2,500 Carnegie Libraries. The library was made a Category B listed building in 1971. ()

Completed: 29 August 1883 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 56°4'13"N, 3°27'43"W

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Central Library 1-7 Abbot StreetDunfermline KY12 7NL United Kingdom

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+44 1383 602302

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Dunfermline Carnegie Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~370 ftSW
Priory/abbey ruins and royal burial site
Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline
2 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...
~580 ftSW
Historical place, Forts and castles, Sacred and religious sites
Dunfermline Palace, Dunfermline
3 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...
~980 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Dunfermline
5 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.
0.9 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
East End Park, Dunfermline
22 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.
~930 ftS
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline
5 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.".
~1220 ftSW
Park
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
6 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.
~150 ftW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Abbot House, Dunfermline
1 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.
~1760 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
9 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.
~840 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline
5 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.
~1290 ftE
Church
Viewfield Baptist Church, Dunfermline
7 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.
~1030 ftW
Tower
Malcolm's Tower, Dunfermline
5 min walk • Malcolm's Tower, also known as Malcolm Canmore's Tower, is a historic site in the Scottish town of Dunfermline, Fife. It consists of the foundations of a rubble built, rectangular tower enclosed by an oval shaped modern wall and is protected as a scheduled monument. It is located in Pittencrieff Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dunfermline Carnegie Library open?

Dunfermline Carnegie Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dunfermline Carnegie Library?

Nearby attractions include Abbot House, Dunfermline (1 min walk), Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline (2 min walk), Dunfermline City Chambers, Dunfermline (3 min walk), Dunfermline Palace, Dunfermline (3 min walk).

How to get to Dunfermline Carnegie Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dunfermline Carnegie Library:

Bus

Stance 7 • Lines: 747 (4 min walk)
Stance 10 • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)

Train

Dunfermline Town (11 min walk)