Pittencrieff Park

The best park I have ever been to. Go here 2 or 3 times a week to feed the birds and squirrels. The only thing that spoils this place, is the dog owners who let their dogs chase squirrels and crap everywhere. I have nearly been bowled over several times by dogs chasing them at full speed. Then you hear the owner calling their dog because it has gotten lost. They need to heed the signs to keep their dog under control. Then maybe people can enjoy this magical place in peace.

Pittencrief Park or as locals call it «The Glen» is a huge park in the heart of Dunfermline. The park was gifted to the town back in 1902 by Dunfermline’s famous son, Andrew Carnegie, a philanthropist who made his millions in the States (think Carnegie hall in NYC).
Before internet, reality TV and crime dramas people actually used to flock to the park on sunny days from across Scotland to spend in the 70 something acres of manicured lawns and gardens. It may not have the same draw today, but when the sun is shining it can still be really busy.
Not only is ‘The Glen’ a wonderful park, but it has some other very interesting features such as Pittencrieff House Museum, the remains of the 11^th Century King Malcolm Canmore’s Tower, (when it was the royal residence of Malcolm and his queen, Margaret), greenhouses, woodland walks and a statue of the man himself, Andrew Carnegie. There are also fantastic views of Dunfermline Abbey and Palace from the gardens.
The Glen Pavilion in the centre of the park holds many local events from gigs, to arts and craft fairs. The Pavilion is also where you can get a quick caffeine fix as here you will find the park’s café. There are also 3 kiddies play parks, ideal if Mum and Dad fancy a wee break from entertaining the kids.
Anyone who grew up in the area will have such fond memories of the park. It’s still really easy to spend a good day here. There is also a great chance to see peacocks and squirrels, so take a bag of nuts for some close up fun of these cute little critters.

Who doesn’t love the glen?
Beautiful, and one of few pleasant places left to go on a sunny day in dunfermline

i remember cuming here when i was a child visiting my grandparents, have been back since then and brings back good memories. love it.

Great park in general. Good for dog walking. Plenty of open spaces. The Glen area is good too, and dogs will love running up and down the steep slopes of the glen.
On the negative side: Water/​burn in glen looks vile at any time of the year, lots of rubbish in the glen itself. Some areas particularly bad with dog poo.
Inadequate lighting at night, so stay clear.

A large roaming area within wlaking distance of Dunfermline town centre. An ideal spot for parents/​grandparents after a day’s shopping to rest their weary feet, while the children/​grandchildren burn off their endless energy on the play parks within The Glen. Excellent monthly farmers’ markets.

Pittencrieff Park, or The Glen as it is known locally, was gifted to the town of Dunfermline by Andrew Carnegie. It is a great place to take the kids on a sunny day. Lots of grass for them to run around, play areas, and winding walks amongst the trees. There’s also a museum displaying items from days gone by, beautiful gardens, and the Glen Pavillion, where lots of entertainment takes place over the year, and can also be used for private functions and weddings. The Glen is also used for the Dunfermline Gala each year, and is also the site for the Dunfermline Fireworks display. There’s lots of interesting things nearby such as the ruins and the Abbey, so well worth a visit. Take a picnic and make the most of it. The Glen is also a great place for a leisurely stroll.

Known as the Glen — this is a great park with 2 playparks for children as well as a museum greenhouses and beautiful gardens to wander through. Masses of space for kids to run around and burn of energy. Th Glen pavilion is sitied in the glen too. This is often used for events. Free to enter with its own parking. There is an outside paddling pool but not sure if it is ever warm enough now for it to be filled. Great space on outskirts of the town next to the abbey.

the gala day always culminates here so at least on one day of the year (usually the rainiest) the place is full of children, laughing and eating ice creams. which is how Andrew Carnegie envisaged it i’m sure. there are four entrance to this park (or the ‘glen’) my favourite is the one beside the ruins of the Palace, squirrels abound, it leads you into the main park via King Malcolms tower, and across a bridge from which you can spy a gazebo and lush plantlife growing beside the stream that runs through the whole park. there are impressive hot houses, which provide respite from the inevitable rain, and usually an exhibition of some kind. its really the ideal place for a picnic, bring the kids and a frisbee, the nearby ice cream vans will distract them, and lighten your purse considerably, but there are also two parks with well thought out unusual frames to play on, and an old steam train which is now mostly covered with grafitti that will educate them in a way perhaps you rather not. overall its a brilliant place, one of the few parks large enough to spend a whole day without being charged a fortune to enter.