The doors open days are happening in September. So we are going to spend a day in Dunfermline visiting a couple of places.
Part I: Meeting time and train departures/arrivals:
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We'll meet at 10:30am inside the Waverley station near Pret a Manger for the train departing at 10:48am (our estimated platform is 13 according to the Scotrail website). Please make sure to check that too while booking your ticket!
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For people who are departing from Haymarket station, your train is at 10:53 (estimated platform is 2). Please make sure to check that while booking your ticket as well. We'll be all taking the same train. If you can't find us inside, please send a message to let me know and we can meet at Dunfermline city station once we arrive.
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We'll arrive at Dunfermline city station around 11:22am. We'll wait for 15-20min minutes max at the station to have the group all together.
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For people who live in Dunfermline/Fife, please meet us at the train station at 11:22am and send me a message to let me know, thank you!
Side notes:
- I recommend booking the Anytime Day Return ticket for more flexibility.
- The estimated platforms may be subject of change, so please just book your ticket and come in the indicated time of the meetup so you don't miss the train!
- According to the met office prediction, the weather in Dunfermline is going to be cloudy and probably with light breeze, I don't trust the weather here, thankfully I have always my hat on 😂 . We might expect changes so better be equipped, you never know!
Part II: Timetable and Itinerary
- 11:37am - 11:52am: After we all gather, we start our journey at the Abbot House, it's a 15 min walk from the train station. This is a good opportunity to enjoy a nice walk while admiring the town. The Abbot house has a gift shop if anyone wants to also get souvenirs or something!
- 1:00pm /1:10pm: Enjoy snacks at the coffee shop (Prost Coffee at the Abbot House) or somewhere nearby in case the coffee shop is full. Other options include:
Fresh coffee shop
Granary Cafe
Little Royal Cafe
Cafe Giacomo
Bobs and Berts
Greggs
- 1:45pm: Go to St Margaret Cave, the tour starts at 2pm (duration: 30min and is booked for 14 people).
- 2:30pm: Visit Dunfermline Abbey/Palace.
- 3:30pm: Late lunch at Attica (Greek restaurant).
- 5:30/6pm: Have either drinks somewhere or leave back to Edinburgh. We can decide by then!
Part III: Return Options from Dunfermline to Edinburgh:
The return time options are the following:
5:27pm, 6:28pm, 7:05pm, 7:26pm, 8:05pm..
(estimated platform is 1)
More details on the places we will visit can be found in the links below:
◾️The Abbot House which is free to visit on the 21st of September: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/west-fife/abbot-house-dunfermline
No booking required. Stewards will be present at the house.
◾️ Saint Margaret’s Cave: The cave tour is booked for 14 people.
https://www.onfife.com/venues/st-margarets-cave/
◾️ Dunfermline Abbey and Palace: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dunfermline-abbey-and-palace/prices-times/
◾️ Attica (Greek restaurant): https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186530-d26313662-Reviews-Attica_Greek_Taverna-Dunfermline_Fife_Scotland.html
Menu: https://www.zmenu.com/attica-dunfermline-online-menu/
Please, contact me here or on the other platforms if you have questions and also on the day of the trip if you need anything.
And the most important thing, LET'S HAVE FUN!!!
