Exploring Dunfermline, Fife and Edinburgh ...

Exploring Dunfermline & Fife


Dunfermline is the ancient capital of Scotland, resting place of some of Scotland’s greatest medieval monarchs and birthplace of entrepreneur & philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Today, it’s also a vibrant literary and cultural hub with spectacular coastlines and beautiful parks, family visitor attractions and the regular setting for TV and film productions including Outlander and Outlaw King.

Dunfermline & West Fife E-book
Dunfermline & West Fife Visitor Guide

Exploring Edinburgh


Visit Edinburgh and discover a city like no other. Steeped in history, Edinburgh seamlessly blends old and new, providing locals with the perfect destination to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a diverse and vibrant city.

The Inn at Charlestown is only 30 minutes from Edinburgh by car or train.

The Official Guide to Edinburgh

Exploring Scotland

Scotland has incredible sights to see, events to get involved in, fascinating attractions to visit, and festivals to enjoy all year-round. So, there's really no excuse not to visit Scotland when there is so much to see and do.

The Inn at Charlestown is located in Central Scotland, only 5 minutes from the M90 and 25 minutes from Edinburgh Airport so is the perfect base for exploring Scotland.

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Our Favourite Local Attractions ...

Deep Sea World, North Queensferry - 15 minutes drive

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline - 8 minutes drive

Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline - 10 minutes drive

Knockhill Racing Circuit, By Saline -  20 minutes drive 

Forth Bridges - North Queensferry - 10 minutes drive

Limekilns Beach & Promenade - 10 minutes walk

Dunfermline Abbey - 10 minutes drive

Broomhall Estate, Charlestown - 5 minutes walk

Charlestown Harbour - 5 minutes walk

Charlestown Lime Kilns - 5 minutes walk

Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Dunfermline - 10 minutes drive

Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline - 10 minutes drive

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline - 10 minutes drive

The Kelpies, Falkirk - 25 minutes drive

Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk - 30 minutes drive

Blair Drummond Safari Park, By Stirling - 30 minutes drive

Stirling Castle - 35 minutes drive

Edinburgh Castle - 35 minutes drive

Dunfermline Golf Course - 10 minutes drive

Hollywood Bowl - 15 minutes drive

Cluny Clays - 20 minutes drive

Historic Village of Culross - 10 minutes drive

Forth Boat Tours and Incholm - 10 minutes drive

Outlander Filming Locations - various

Vintage Bus Museum -Lathalmond -  20 minutes drive

Water Ski & Wakeboard Scotland - Townhill - 15 minutes drive