Be sure to take a trip across the Firth of Forth from Edinburgh to visit Dunfermline and, specifically, Dunfermline Abbey and Palace. Dunfermline Abbey is located in the town and is the burial place of King Robert the Bruce, as well as King Malcolm III and St. Margaret. The palace and abbey are both run by Historic Scotland. The palace is a ruins, but can be toured. It is a very interesting site for castle enthusiasts, as the ruins have been well documented and rooms are clearly identified. Of the Great Abbey, only the nave survives. Various other parts have been rebuilt or replaced over the centuries. King Robert was buried there upon his death in 1329, but the exact location was lost until approximately 1818, when the parish church was built on the site of the collapsed choir and presbytery.
Directions:
Hwy 36 to White Bear Avenue exit;
north on WB Ave. to Cty. Rd. C;
Right on Cty. Rd. C ½ mile to park entrance.
From 694: south on White Bear Ave. to Cty. Rd. C;
Left on Cty. Rd. C.
Potluck picnic. Please bring food according to your last name:
A -- H: Desserts
I -- M: Salad or Appetizer
N -- Z: Main Dish
Annual meeting to follow with elections of officers and any other business.
PLAN TO ATTEND AND EXPECT TO HAVE FUN!!
Remains were found and they are believed to be those of the great hero king. The remains contained a cut and
vacant chest cavity, which was consistent with the history that Robert’s heart was removed and taken on a
Crusade, only to be returned to Scotland and buried at Melrose Abbey. The remains were reinterred in the new
church and are still there, now covered with a beautiful red marble slab with a gold inlay of the King. The
tower of the church is directly over the burial site and reads around the four sides "King Robert the
Bruce". The church and abbey also contain many fabulous stained glass windows, containing historic scenes
and individuals.
Don’t miss this great part of Scottish history.
