Dunfermline, the ancient capital of Scotland was one of the destinations on offer in The Scottish Bus Rally, and I took the opportunity of a ride to there from the rally HQ on this World War II vintage Austerity Bus.
Walking down Bruce Street from the bus stance towards Dunfermline Palace the view is dominated by the clock tower of Dunfermline's City Chambers.
Shortly we come to the gatehouse of the Royal Palace and Abbey, with the Abbey off to the left and the Palace to the right.
The history of Dunfermline Abbey dates from around 1070 when Queen Margaret married Malcom III here, following which she invited Benedictine monks from Canterbury in England to settle here, though the Royal Palace/Abbey Guesthouse of which we can visit the remains today dates from early 14th century.
Dunfermline Abbey and Palace was associated with royalty for more than 500 years until the Union of the Crowns and many Scottish Kings and Queens are buried here; but Charles I was the last king to be born in Dunfermline Palace.
The remains of the palace today.
Another view of the palace, this time looking back towards the gatehouse.
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