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A worshipping community since 1072Welcome

Founded in God's Love
Serving at the heart of Dunfermline
Welcoming friend and stranger in worship and community

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Founded in Gods LoveWorshipping Together

Worship at Dunfermline Abbey follows a traditional Church of Scotland pattern
with the Word of God taking central place with Morning Worship at 10:30

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Serving at the Heart of DunfermlineCommunity Spirit

Having been a centre of Christian Worship on this site for over a thousand years
the church looks forward to the future with confidence in its place in the life of the town of Dunfermline.

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Continuing mission in Dunfermline Embracing Our History

25,000 people a year experience the Abbey through our long and varied history which
is all entwined with the history of Scotland itself!

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A Creative Space for Children in the Heart of the Community.Abbey Kids

A variety of art and crafts activities both big and small,
as well as a snack, aimed for children of Primary School age

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Worship

Worship at Dunfermline Abbey follows a traditional Church of Scotland pattern with the Word of God taking central place. The main service is at 10.30am each Sunday, and the sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated on the second Sundays of March, June, September and December. (more…)

Community

We are more than just a Sunday thing, it's something different for everyone, everyday! Having been a centre of Christian Worship on this site for over a thousand years we look forward to the future with confidence in our place in the life of the town of Dunfermline. (more…)

Music

Music has been an important feature of the liturgy at Dunfermline Abbey since the time of the Benedictine foundation in the twelfth century. In these earlier times music would have been sung at every service throughout the course of each day. (more…)

History

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 entwined with that of Scotland itself, as Dunfermline was the burial site of the Scottish monarchs after the island of Iona, and you will

Why the Abbey?

To be recognised as a vibrant, compassionate, self-sustaining Christian community, welcoming to all

Glorify God

We follow the traditional CofS pattern with the Word of God taking central place
Sing to the Lord

Music has been an important feature of the liturgy at Dunfermline Abbey
Love Community

We are more than just a Sunday thing, it’s something different for everyone, every day!.
Love people

The Abbey wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the people who worship, volunteer and visit!

Worship

Morning Worship

Join us for Morning Worship on Sunday at 10:30am led by the minister, the Rev. Dr. MaryAnn R. Rennie
Matthew Beetschen, the Master of Music, will be at the organ, and leading the Abbey Choristers .

The Order of Service for all Services can be downloaded from our website. The new Order of Service is usually available on the Thursday before the Service.

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Upcoming Special Services

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Abbey News

St Margaret’s Pilgrimage 2025

Some pictures from the St Margarets Pilgrimage visiting the St Margaret Shrine at Dunfermline Abbey ...
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Take the Virtual Tour!

You can now take a Virtual Tour round the Abbey. Click the picture below to start your tour……make sure you visit the pulpit for an ...
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Annual Muster of the Airborne Alliance 2025

It was great to welcome back The Airborne Alliance in Scotland, with The Combined Lowland & Highland Bands of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, for ...
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Palm Sunday 2025

Some pictures from this years Palm Sunday Procession and Service ...
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MORE THAN A BUILDING Exhibition Opens!

The opening of the exhibition by the Provest of Fife, Jim Leishman. The Abbey Church of Dunfermline is asking the people of Dunfermline to help ...
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Volunteer Visitor Engagement Officers

The Abbey Church of Dunfermline Job Description for Volunteer Visitor Engagement Officers Role: Usually 2-3 hour slot per week – this is flexible and dependant ...
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OUR VISION

To be recognised as a vibrant, compassionate, self-sustaining Christian community, welcoming to all
ABBEY HISTORY

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 entwined 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.

 

 

 

 

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We Would Love Your Support!


It currently costs £558 per day to keep and maintain the Ministry of the historic Dunfermline Abbey which is wholly met by members of the congregation and donations from visitors.

Donating allows us to continue to offer ministry in Dunfermline and welcome over 25,000 people every year to discover the Abbey’s place in Scotlands rich history.

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Our Team

Rev Dr. MaryAnn RennieMinister
Matthew BeetschenMaster of Music
Matt BainesChildren's and Family Worker
Frances McCaffertyJoint Session Clerk
David WilliamsJoint Session Clerk
Leeza ClarkChurch Administrator

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Robert the Bruce




The Carnegie Tiffany Window


 

The Lost Tomb

Review of 2024

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Fife Pilgrim Way

For 400 years, St Andrews was one of the main pilgrimage destinations in Medieval Europe.  St Andrews may have been the main attraction, but pilgrims were also drawn to Dunfermline to visit St Margaret’s miraculous shrine within the abbey.

The Fife Pilgrim Way follows one of the routes taken by countless pilgrims to Scotland’s holy hot-spot.

 

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