It gets just 0.04 per cent of the tourists that Scotland’s capital does.
The city was praised for its historic attractions(Image: Charles Wollertz / Getty Images)
A city in Scotland has been named “the perfect Edinburgh alternative”. The city reportedly welcomes just 0.04 per cent of the tourists the Scottish capital does.
Dunfermline is a top travel destination for people across Scotland and beyond, Metro reports. Various aspects of Dunfermline were praised by Metro, from its historical attractions to its food. Also singled out was the city’s green spaces.
One of the Dunfermline attractions is Pittencrieff Park. The 76-acre public park was previously voted “the best in Scotland”. Pittencrieff Park, which is also known as ‘The Glen’ by locals, is found to the west of the city centre. It is home to recreational facilities for children’s play, greenhouses, and woodland walks.
The park features peacocks, which were introduced in 1905. Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park is a public aviary staffed by volunteers and funded by donations from the public.
Pittencrieff Park(Image: Ramonespelt / Getty Images)
Another picturesque attraction in the area is Craigluscar Farm, which is located a few miles north of Dunfermline. The farm, which dates back to 1990, offers a range of activities that include archery, clay pigeon shooting, and rifle shooting.
In particular, there is also hovercrafting that is on offer at Craigluscar Farm. The farm operates two single-seat hovercraft, which can be handled by anyone aged 16 years or over at a price of £45 per person.
Meanwhile, in terms of Dunfermline’s historic attractions, The Carnegie Birthplace Museum is a popular choice. Dedicated to Scottish philanthropist, steel tycoon, writer, lecturer, and entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie, the museum tells the fascinating rags-to-riches story of a Scot who was once the richest man in the world.
Carnegie Birthplace Museum(Image: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0 )
Elsewhere, Dunfermline Abbey is another highlight for history lovers. The abbey, which was founded as a priory and dates back to 1128, is where some of Scotland’s greatest medieval monarchs were laid to rest.
Metro wrote: “Between 1093 and 1420, eighteen royals were laid to rest at Dunfermline’s majestic abbey.
“Evidently, this was the place to be seen dead. One of the big shots buried here was Robert the Bruce.”
In terms of food and drink, The Monarch and Garvock House is a traditional pub and live music venue with a pool table and darts, while Garvock House is a four-star hotel with a restaurant that makes use of fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
Metro highlighted that “Dunfermline gets just 0.04 per cent of the tourists that Edinburgh does”, adding that with Edinburgh’s recently introduced tourist tax to deal with overcrowding, perhaps there’s been no better time to give Auld Reekie a breather and try Dunfy instead.”
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