Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries

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Part of Fife Cultural Trust - Scottish Charity Number: SC043442
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Set within the Heritage Quarter of Scotland's ancient capital, this award-winning visitor attraction includes the world's first Carnegie Library, museum and exhibition galleries . We also have an attractive garden, local history area, specialist collection spaces, attractive gift-shop and amazing venue hire opportunities!

We've had a busy summer at St Margaret's Cave welcoming hundreds of visitors from near and far. The cave remains open un...
31/08/2026

We've had a busy summer at St Margaret's Cave welcoming hundreds of visitors from near and far. The cave remains open until Sunday 4 October so if you still plan to visit this year, remember to make a reservation.
The cave opens Friday-Sunday with visiting slots available on Fridays and Saturdays at 11am, 2pm and 3pm and on Sundays at 12:30pm, 1:15pm and 2pm. Email [email protected] or call 01383 602365 to book that visit.

One week left to visit our Unearthed exhibition ⛰️On Thursday we were delighted to welcome Dr Katie Strang, Curator of R...
30/08/2026

One week left to visit our Unearthed exhibition ⛰️

On Thursday we were delighted to welcome Dr Katie Strang, Curator of Rocks and Minerals at The Hunterian, for our 'Fife Rocks!' talk. Dr Strang took our audience on a journey more than 300 million years into the past, bringing Fife's geology to the surface.

This event was part of our family-friendly Unearthed exhibition, which runs until 6 September. There's still time to pop in and visit us - and entry is free!

Happy 143rd birthday to us! 🎉 On 29 August 1883, Dunfermline proudly opened the world's first Carnegie library. The libr...
29/08/2026

Happy 143rd birthday to us! 🎉 On 29 August 1883, Dunfermline proudly opened the world's first Carnegie library. The library quickly proved hugely popular with the local community and, following several extensions over the years, continues to serve the people of Dunfermline and Fifers from further afield - while also attracting visitors from around the world, who are keen to explore Andrew Carnegie's birthplace and legacy.

And while books remain at the heart of what we do, there's plenty more for you to discover. Today, the library lends e-books and digital magazines, audiobooks, jigsaws and more, and is now home to a dedicated Children's Library, Reading Room, museum, two galleries, a gift shop and a café.

What's your favourite memory of the library? Let us know in the comments.

A beautiful image of the Carnegie Baths around the time of their opening in early 1905. During that first year open, 81,...
27/08/2026

A beautiful image of the Carnegie Baths around the time of their opening in early 1905. During that first year open, 81,277 visitors used the new facilities, and the bathing 'pond' was reported to be one of the most attractive in Britain. At the opening ceremony Dr John Ross, Chairman of the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, stated that the Baths were to be "not only a centre for amusement but one also for Scientific Instruction in all rules of health".

📷Norval Photography for the CDT

Join Dr Bill Aird of the University of Edinburgh on Tuesday 15 September for our next Canmore Room Event. The lecture 'A...
26/08/2026

Join Dr Bill Aird of the University of Edinburgh on Tuesday 15 September for our next Canmore Room Event. The lecture 'A Pearl, Precious in Faith and Works: St Margaret and her Medieval Biographer' will see Dr Aird deliver a fascinating talk on the life and legacy of St Margaret of Scotland. The event starts at 2pm and tickets are available from the Carnegie Hall Box Office and online at www.onfife.com. Remember, these events sell out quickly so grab yours while you can.

Queen Margaret and King Malcolm Canmore by Joseph Noel Paton

At DCLG, we're always getting our community involved with fun and interesting things - and last week was no exception! S...
25/08/2026

At DCLG, we're always getting our community involved with fun and interesting things - and last week was no exception! Swipe to find out what we got up to and discover how you can join us next time.

It's hard to believe but it's just under 2 weeks until our Unearthed Exhibition comes to a close. So many of you have l...
24/08/2026

It's hard to believe but it's just under 2 weeks until our Unearthed Exhibition comes to a close. So many of you have loved spending time there over the summer and we're sure you'll be sad to see it go. If you haven't visited yet and meant to, here's a taste of what's on offer and a reminder to come in and enjoy the last few days of Unearthed.

Unearthed runs until 6 September. Entrance is free

24/08/2026

This is the final week of our first Fife Reading Challenge!

Here's Niamh to tell us more about the prizes that you can still be in with a chance of winning by signing up to the challenge before the 31st of August and how everyone doing our Junior Challenge can earn their 2026 certificate!

To find out more head to see you in our libraries soon! https://www.onfife.com/fife-reading-challenge/

Last month we brought you Christmas in July. For August let Summerween begin with our gift shop sale. Grab yourself a b...
21/08/2026

Last month we brought you Christmas in July. For August let Summerween begin with our gift shop sale. Grab yourself a bargain in our summer sale and be ready for early this year 🎃

Today we welcomed Professor Julian Goodare to DCLG as he delivered the latest in our Canmore Room Events. His lecture on...
20/08/2026

Today we welcomed Professor Julian Goodare to DCLG as he delivered the latest in our Canmore Room Events. His lecture on Witches in Dunfermline was enjoyed by a packed house, and he was happy to answer audience questions at the end.

The next event takes place on Tuesday 15 September and the subject is St Margaret. We'll tell you more about that next week - just remember to get those tickets early as it's looking like another sell-out.

Address

1-7 Abbot Street
Dunfermline
KY127NL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441383602365

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