How to Get Here

Our Location:

The Museum is located in the Heritage Quarter of Dunfermline, sometimes called an ancient capital of Scotland, 5 minute walk downhill from Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (along St. Margaret Street). Dunfermline is less than an hour north of Edinburgh by train or car.

 

Travel by Public Transport

Train services run regularly from Edinburgh to Dunfermline City station. Train timetables are available here.
The museum is less than 10-minute walk from the station.

Intercity buses connect Dunfermline with Edinburgh, Glasgow and St. Andrews. There are frequent Stagecoach Fife services (X54 and 55), and Citylink service (M91) from Edinburgh. And Stagecoach Fife services (X24 and X26) from Glasgow and St. Andrews. For timetables, please click here.

By Car

Dunfermline makes a perfect east coast stopping point whether you’re on your way to the Highlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Dundee or St. Andrews! Simply click on the map above to be taken to Google Maps where you can plan your trip and get directions to our museum. Our postcode is KY12 7PL for Sat. Nav. directions.

  • Halbeath Park & Ride is the nearest bus park & ride scheme. It connects Dunfermline to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Click here to find the nearest Electric Vehicle charge point.

Parking

Pay & Display car park is available right next to the museum. Information about other parking facilities in the town can be found here. For information about accessibility and to arrange assistance, please refer to our Facilities & Access page.

Walks around Dunfermline

The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is close to a fantastic network of paths, including the Fife Pilgrim Way, the beautiful Pittencrieff Park and Walk Fife paths.

Cycling around Dunfermline

With over 350 miles of dedicated cycle routes and a series of mountain bike trails, Fife is a great place to go if you're at home on a bike. Fife is on several National Cycling Routes including Route 764 - an off road section coming from neighbouring Clackmannanshire to Dunfermline. There is a bicycle stand available in front of the museum.