Learn about Abbot House

Abbot House is unique.
It has borne witness to the intrigues of Church and State, survived fire and tempest, war and pillage and even outlasted much of the great Benedictine Abbey itself. Within its walls Abbots and Kings have consulted on affairs of State, while great poets like Henryson and Dunbar have declaimed their latest works. Hardly any aspect of Dunfermline's and Scotland's colourful history has failed to leave its mark.

In its time it has been an Abbot's home, a laird's mansion, an iron foundry and an art school. It has been steeped in history as wave after wave of events washed over it. Little wonder then that it refused to burn in the great fire of 1624. Forging armour for Bruce's freedom fighters, casting iron for power looms, or training pilots to fight the Luftwaffe, Abbot House has seen it all. It is an experience not to be missed and has been likened to Dr Who's tardis, as its exterior is misleading as to the extent of its contents.

• History

Abbot House Heritage Centre is administered by Dunfermline Heritage Trust, a charity registered in Scotland No: SC018318 and Registered Company No: 130114. Abbot House, Dunfermline Heritage Trust, Maygate, Dunfermline KY12 7NE