Dunfermline Abbey

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 an intergenerational service at 9:30 and 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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Worship

Worship at Dunfermline Abbey follows a traditional Church of Scotland pattern with the Word of God taking central place. (more…)

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 before the adoption of the island of Iona,

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!

Morning Worship

Live Broadcasts

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Abbey welcomes tourists once again

After lots of careful planning in conjunction with Historic Environment Scotland the Abbey Nave and Church will re-open to tourists in October at the following days and times;

Wednesday 7th October – Saturday 10th October
Wednesday 14th October – Sunday 18th October
Wednesday 21st October – Sunday 25th October

Entry times 1000 to 1145 and 1300 to 1445.

For safety, numbers will be limited and visitors will require to book in advance. There will be no admission fee.

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Visitors will be asked to wear face coverings when entering the internal areas. As face coverings will not be provided, visitors must bring their own. One-way systems will be in place, and as access to the Abbey Church is via stairs, only the Abbey Nave is accessible for those with specific access requirements.

Note that Dunfermline Palace will currently remains closed.

OUR VISION

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

ABBEY HISTORY

URGENT CAUSES

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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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Latest News

October 2, 2020

Abbey welcomes tourists once again

After lots of careful planning in conjunction with Historic Environment Scotland the Abbey Nave and Church will re-open to tourists in October at the following…

July 26, 2020

Sketching Scotland

Dunfermline Abbey features in VisitScotland’s new Sketching Scotland series. As part of Visit Scotland’s activity to help visitors dream now and travel later, the national…