This guide has details about the accessibility of the venues and tours we have chosen for the Heritage Trust Network Conference 2024 in Dunfermline, Scotland. If you have any questions about the accessibility of the conference or how we can improve accessibility please do not hesitate to email us at: admin@heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
Reception Drinks – Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Gardens
Address: 1 Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL
What 3 words: adopt.ritual.civic
Date: 29th September
| Disabled parking spaces? How many?
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3 at the front of the building on Abbot Street. 2 at the back of the building off Saint Margaret’s Street |
| Accessible toilets?
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4 accessible toilets, one on each floor, plus a Changing Places toilet on the ground floor |
| Are guide dogs welcome?
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Yes |
| How are payments accepted? (Card, cash, contactless)
This is if you stop at a café for example |
Card, cash, contactless accepted in the cafe |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour?
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Yes, stainless steel panelling, no glass |
| Are there any steps?
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Yes, steps between floors varies from at least 10. However, there are lifts between each floor |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or
prayer space? |
No |
| Is free water available?
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No |
Conference
Address: Glen Pavillion, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, KY12 8QH
What 3 words: flags.dish.pint
Date: 30th September
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | Yes, approximately 15 |
| Accessible toilets? | 1 Changing Places toilet and 2 disabled toilets |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes
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| Induction loop? | Yes
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| How are payments accepted? (Card, cash, contactless) | Card, cash and contactless accepted |
| Free water available? | Yes
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| Is the venue easy to find? | Yes
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| Is there a lift? | Yes
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| Are there are any steps? | Very few steps in the building
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| Dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | Yes, can use the annex for quiet space
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Evening Dinner
The Den at Culross, Blairhall, Dunfermline, KY12 8EP
What 3 words: mallets.admiringly.listen
Date: 30th September
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | 4 |
| Accessible toilets? | 1 |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes |
| Induction loop? | Yes |
| How are payments accepted? (Card, cash, contactless) | Card, cash and contactless accepted |
| Free water available? | Yes |
| Is the venue easy to find? | Use the name (The Den at Culross) rather than the postcode as another farm and properties have the same postcode or use the What3Words app (mallets.admiringly.listen) |
| Is there a lift? | No |
| Are there any steps? | Yes, but also ramp access making the venue fully accessible |
| Dedicated quiet area? | Yes |
| Dedicated prayer area? | No |
Farewell Lunch
Address: Dunfermline Abbey, St Margaret Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7PE
What 3 words: ropes.fake.pest
Date: 1st October
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | There is no public parking at all on site, there are 2 public car parks below the Abbey on St Margaret Street and with Blue Badge passes there is on-street parking on St Catherine’s Wynd which is close by |
| Accessible toilets? | Nearest toilets are at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, The Granary or Abbot House |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes |
| Induction loop? | Yes |
| Free water available? | No |
| Is the venue easy to find? | Yes, venue is right in the middle of the Heritage Quarter so there is signage around the area and ‘A’ boards outside when the site is open |
| Is there a lift? | No, but there are 2 accessible entrances into the Abbey |
| Are there any steps? | Yes, including 2 sets of spiral staircases in the palace and refectory |
| Dedicated quiet area? | No |
| Dedicated prayer area? | Anyone who wants to is welcome to pray in the Abbey Church where there are pews and a small chapel |
| Tour Title
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St Margaret’s House | |
| Tour description
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This stunning Victorian villa is located in the shadow of Dunfermline Abbey yet has been vacant for many years. Fife Historic Buildings Trust managed an exterior restoration phase in 2023 and hopes to work with Fife Council to secure a long- term future for the building. The tour will offer an opportunity to see the repairs up close and talk to those involved in delivering them. | |
| Max People
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10 | |
| Link | Fife Historic Buildings | |
| Tour Times | Sunday 1-2.30pm
Sunday 3-4.30pm |
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| Meeting Point | Corner of Abbey Park Place and St Margaret’s Street | |
| Finish Point | Corner of Abbey Park Place and St Margaret’s Street | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many?
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No | |
| Accessible toilets? | Nearest are in Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No | |
| Are there any steps?
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Yes | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or
dedicated prayer space? |
No | |
| Is free water available? | No | |
| Tour Title
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A Tour of Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries and Saint Margaret’s Cave | |
| Tour description
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A guided tour of Andrew Carnegies 1st library in Dunfermline along with a visit to the museum which reopened in 2013. After that, a short walk to Saint Margaret’s Cave to visit this historical site. | |
| Max People | 20 | |
| Link
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Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries – OnFife | |
| Tour Times | Sunday 1-2.30pm
Tuesday 10.30-12noon |
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| Meeting Point | Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Gallery at reception
1 Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL |
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| Finish Point | Saint Margaret’s Cave on street | |
| Accessibility Information | Please note the cave portion of the tour includes 87 steps | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many?
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3 at the front of the building on Abbot Street. 2 at the back of the building off Saint Margaret’s Street | |
| Accessible toilets?
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4 accessible toilets, one on each floor plus a Changing Places toilet on the ground floor | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | Yes, stainless steel panelling, no glass. | |
| Are there any steps?
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Yes, the number of steps between floors varies with a minimum of 10 | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or
dedicated prayer space? |
No | |
| Is free water available? | No | |
| Tour Title
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Carnegie Hall Venue Tour | |
| Tour description
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From the Auditorium of the 500 seat Art Deco theatre and a peek at the exciting world of backstage, onto a bygone era of the Music Institute which was once a stunning home… and not forgetting the Victorian bathroom! | |
| Max People | 20 | |
| Link | Home – OnFife | |
| Tour Times | Tuesday 9.15am – 10.15am
Tuesday 10.30-11am |
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| Meeting Point | Carnegie Hall
East Point, East Port, Dunfermline, KY12 7JA |
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| Accessibility Information | Please note the tour includes a lot of steps – the only area in the building that is accessible at this time is the main auditorium | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | Yes – 2 | |
| Accessible toilets? | 1 accessible toilet. Nearest Changing Places toilet is at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No | |
| Are there any steps? | Yes | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or dedicated prayer space? | No | |
| Is free water available? | No | |
| Tour Title
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Life & Legacy of Andrew Carnegie at Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | ||
| Tour description
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Hear stories from Andrew Carnegie’s childhood on the streets of Dunfermline through to his days as father of philanthropy. | ||
| Max People | 10 (also a self guided tour available – unlimited numbers) | ||
| Link
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Carnegie Birthplace | ||
| Tour Times | All tour times and self-guided available. | ||
| Meeting Point | Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Moodie Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7PL |
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| Finish Point | Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | ||
| Disabled parking spaces? How many?
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2 at Public Car Park (first come ‘Pay & Display’) beside Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum | ||
| Accessible toilets? | 1 accessible toilet on ground floor | ||
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Guide dogs are welcome | ||
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Easy to find venue | ||
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No lift | ||
| Are there any steps?
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There are 3 steps to Cottage and 15 steps to the Birthplace room. There is a fixed handrail on one side of the steps | ||
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | No dedicated quiet space or prayer room | ||
| Tour Title
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Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration, area-based conservation project
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| Tour description
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Walking tour of historic Inverkeithing. Founded in 1160, this town’s modest-scale conservation area has 5 A-listed buildings. Fife Historic Buildings Trust have worked with Fife Council for 5 years in Inverkeithing to deliver an imaginative area-based, conservation driven project. A medieval Friary Hospitium overlooks the scenic natural harbour, and the World Heritage iconic Forth Rail Bridge
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| Max People | 10 per tour (2 tours at the same time) | ||
| Link
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Inverkeithing – Fife Historic Buildings Trust | ||
| Tour Times | Tuesday morning 9am-12 noon | ||
| Meeting Point | Dunfermline train station ticket office (for 8 minute train to Inverkeithing)
OR flexible to suit delegates, e.g. City centre. KY12 7HT
Assistance can be booked in advance via this link ,Assisted Travel booking form or by asking a member of train staff on the day of travel. Assistance can also be booked via this phone number – 0800 046 1634 or 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people with hearing impairments) |
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| Finish Point | Dunfermline train station ticket office
OR flexible to suit delegates, e.g. City centre |
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| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | 2 (minimum) at Dunfermline train station
4 at Inverkeithing train station 4 at Inverkeithing Civic Centre |
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| Accessible toilets? | Accessible WC at Inverkeithing Civic Centre | ||
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes | ||
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | ||
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | Yes, in Town House | ||
| Are there any steps?
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Railway stations have steps and ramps.
Some narrow pavements, possibility of uneven surfaces. Step entering Town House |
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| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | No | ||
| Is free water available? | No | ||
| Tour Title
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Dunfermline Linen Quarter | |
| Tour description
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Explore Dunfermline’s district of linen damask power loom factories- Pilmuir, Victoria and St Margaret’s Works. M&S, Her Majesty the Queen and Dunlop tyres their got fabric here.
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| Max People | 20 | |
| Link
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Historic Dunfermline : archaeology and development : Dennison, E. Patricia (Elizabeth Patricia) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
__dunfermline_guide_book.pdf (dunfermlineheritage.org) pp16-17.
Dunfermline Heritage Community Projects. https://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/360-view |
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| Tour Times | Sunday 3pm | |
| Meeting Point | Abbott House / Carnegie Library, Maygate | |
| Finish Point | Dunfermline Carnegie Libraries and Galleries | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many?
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Join us here 10 minutes into the walk to miss out hill, 7 disabled spaces Carnegie Drive West Car Park, Dunfermline | Fife Council or near Abbey and library at start/ end of walk, 4 disabled spaces: St Margaret Street 1 and 2 Car Parks, Dunfermline | Fife Council | |
| Accessible toilets? How many? | Use toilets in Carnegie Library or west of Abbot House gate. Or Dunfermline Maygate (APC) | Fife Council. (Sunday) between City rail station and Library is Dunfermline, Walmer Drive (APC) | Fife Council. Fife Council toilets are 30p admission | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes (and assistance dogs) | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No, but there is one inside the library/ museum at start of tour. | |
| Are there any steps? | No, except from War Memorial to Abbey, but an alternative route is by road. | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | No | |
| Is free water available? | No | |
| Tour Title:
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Pittencrieff Park and House | |
| Tour description
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A walking tour through beautiful Pittencrieff Park, known locally as ‘the Glen’. The tour will tell you about the history of this beautiful park from ancient royals to current times. You will learn the story of why it was bought in 1903 by Scottish/American Industrialist and Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie who described the park as his ‘most soul satisfying gift.’ The tour will also incorporate a private tour of Pittencrieff House, and the ambitious plans to regenerate it and reopen it to the public | |
| Max People | 12 people per tour | |
| Link
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Pittencrieff Park and House Ambition Project | |
| Tour Times | All tour times | |
| Meeting Point | Outside Pittencrieff House
KY12 8QH |
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| Finish Point | Andrew Carnegie House | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | 6 | |
| Accessible toilets? How many? | Yes. Changing Places toilet in Glen Pavilion | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No. Some parts of Pittencrieff House are not accessible | |
| Are there any steps? | Yes in Pittencrieff house but not in the park | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | No but it is a large park with plenty of quiet spaces | |
| Is free water available? | Yes | |
| Tour Title:
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Dunfermline City Chambers | |
| Tour description
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The Dunfermline City Chambers building was constructed in 1875-1879, encompassing a number of different architectural styles and featuring a prominent clock tower. This venue and its collections are directly managed by Fife Council. On this tour, discover the Dunfermline City Chambers rooms including Court Room, Lower Basement Cells, Chambers and Small Committee Room | |
| Max People | 10 | |
| Link
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Dunfermline City Chambers | |
| Tour Times | Tuesday morning tours
9-10am & 10.30-11.30am |
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| Meeting Point | Dunfermline City Chambers Reception
6 Kirkgate, Dunfermline, KY12 7NB |
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| Finish Point | Dunfermline City Chambers Reception | |
| Accessibility Information | Steps entering the building and if you want to see the Lower Basement Cells | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | No parking at Chambers only on street parking. | |
| Accessible toilets? | Yes, 2 on ground and first floor | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | Yes, 1 made of metal | |
| Are there any steps? | Yes, if you want to view the Lower Basement Cells and several to enter the building | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | No | |
| Is free water available? | Yes, there is a water cooler | |
| Tour Title:
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Abbot House; Respect the Old, Embrace the New | |
| Tour description
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Join us for a walk through the last 500 years of Abbot House, learning about its key features of the past that make the house so unique, together with our plans for the future | |
| Max People | 12 | |
| Link
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Abbot House | |
| Tour Times | Sunday 1pm and 3pm
Tuesday 11am |
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| Meeting Point | Abbot House Gift Shop Door at front left hand side of house
11 Maygate, Dunfermline, KY12 7NE |
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| Finish Point | Abbot House Gift Shop Door at front LHS of house | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | 3 on street parking at front of house | |
| Accessible toilets? | Accessible toilet block
2 ladies 1 gents 1 mixed disabled |
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| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No | |
| Are there any steps? | Yes, the house has 3 storeys, and each floor is accessed by a spiral stone staircase with bannisters | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | No | |
| Is free water available? | Yes | |
| Tour Title:
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Fire Station Creative | |
| Tour description
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Fire Station Creative is a social enterprise in Dunfermline, Fife.
Originally Dunfermline’s Fire Station, this iconic building was designed by James Shearer and built in 1934. The Fife Fire and Rescue Service relocated in 2010 and this extraordinary building had been lying empty since, a listed building on the ‘at risk register’. It was re-opened by John Byrne in July 2015 after restorations were completed. Find out more about this building on the tour and discover how it now operates as a self-sufficient enterprise within the city supporting local artists, exhibitions and creatives |
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| Max People | 15 | |
| Link
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Firestation Creative | |
| Tour Times | Sunday 3-4:30pm and Tuesday 10:30am-12 noon | |
| Meeting Point | Fire Station Creative, Carnegie Drive | |
| Finish Point | Fire Station Creative, Carnegie Drive | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | Around the back of the building – up to 5 spaces | |
| Accessible toilets? | Toilets in the main building – 3 wheelchair accessible on ground floor and 1 on first floor | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes, all dogs are welcome | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | Yes. Enclosed platform/disabled access lift. No glass. | |
| Are there any steps? | Yes, steps around the building | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | No | |
| Is free water available? | Yes | |
| Tour Title:
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Talk and Tour of Dunfermline Abbey, Palace and Church | |
| Tour description
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Walk among kings in Dunfermline Abbey, a royal mausoleum, and see the palace where the last monarch born in Scotland was born.
Join us for an introductory tour in the south door of the Abbey Nave and the Palace, followed by the story of the church. Then wander around at your own pace to discover the is historic building in the city of Dunfermline City. |
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| Max People | 15 | |
| Link
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Dunfermline Abbey and Palace | |
| Tour Times | Sunday 1-2:30pm and Sunday 3-4:30pm | |
| Meeting Point | South door of the Abbey nave | |
| Finish Point | South door of the Abbey nave | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | Yes, located around the Dunfermline Abbey | |
| Accessible toilets? | Toilets on site – located at Abbot House and Dunfermline Carnegie Library with steps and ramp | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes, all dogs are welcome | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No | |
| Are there any steps? | There is an accessible ramp into the Abbey Church from the North side and into the Abbey nave there is an accessible route that can be opened to accommodate those who need it. | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | Yes, in Abbey Church | |
| Is free water available? | No
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| Tour Title:
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Walking Tour of National Trust Scotland’s Little Houses Improvement Scheme & Culross | |
| Tour description
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Walking tour of Culross including the Scotland Little Houses Improvement Scheme, with entry to the Study, a beautiful house at the historic Mercat Cross. | |
| Max People | 16 | |
| Link
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Royal Burgh of Culross | |
| Tour Times | Tuesday morning – longer tour – 9am – 12 noon | |
| Meeting Point | Bus will collect from designated spots from 08:45 to drop off at the courtyard of Culross Palace | |
| Finish Point | Bus will drop off at Dunfermline Abbey for Farewell Lunch | |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | Several in car parks near Culross Palace | |
| Accessible toilets? | Accessible toilet next to Culross Palace at Bessie’s Cafe. There is also a baby changing unit here. | |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes | |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes | |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No | |
| Are there any steps? | Yes and there are cobbles | |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | There is plenty of quiet space in the garden. No dedicated prayer space but can be accommodated if a request is made. | |
| Is free water available? | Yes | |
| Tour Title: | ‘In the Limelight for 30 Years’ with the Scottish Lime Centre Trust |
| Tour description (min. 25-max 50 words): | Join Roz Artis, Director & Mitchell Fotheringham, Traditional Building Surveyor of the Scottish Lime Centre Trust to explore the historical significance of the planned village of Charlestown and its development over the years with a guided walk. Along the way you will see the limekilns, their historical significance, the village’s industrial past and their preservation challenges.
You will also witness a live demonstration of preparing and applying traditional limewashes which will give you insights into the materials, techniques and benefits of using limewashes for preservation. |
| Max People | 30 (2 groups of 15) |
| Link | Scottish Lime Centre |
| Tour Times | Tuesday – full morning tour |
| Meeting Point | Scottish lime Centre or buses will collect on route from 0845 |
| Finish Point | Scottish Lime Centre or buses will drop off at Dunfermline Abbey for Farewell Lunch |
| Disabled parking spaces? How many? | There is parking at the lime centre and it is all accessible – visitors will have to make their own way by car. Visiting the kilns in lower Charlestown is not suitable for wheelchair users. |
| Are guide dogs welcome? | Yes |
| Is the venue or meeting place easy to find? | Yes, there are large signs |
| Is there a lift as part of your tour? | No |
| Are there any steps? | Yes, on the walk down to the kilns |
| Is there a dedicated quiet area or prayer space? | No |
| Is free water available? | Yes |
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