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Pittencrieff Park
Public park in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pittencrieff Park (known locally as "The Glen") is a public park in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It was purchased in 1902 by Andrew Carnegie, and given to the people of Dunfermline in a ceremony the following year. Its lands include the historically significant and topologically rugged glen which interrupts the centre of Dunfermline and, accordingly, part of the intention of the purchase was to carry out civic development of the area in a way which also respected its heritage. The project notably attracted the attention of the urban planner and educationalist, Patrick Geddes.
Pittencrieff Park | |
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The Glen | |
![]() Louise Carnegie Gates (the main entrance to Pittencrieff Park) | |
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Type | Parkland, woodland, gardens |
Location | Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland |
Coordinates | 56.0681°N 3.4664°W / 56.0681; -3.4664 |
Area | 76 acres (31 ha) |
Created | 1903 |
Founder | Andrew Carnegie |
Operated by | Fife Council |
Visitors | 750,000[1] |
Status | Open all year |
Awards | Best Park in Scotland[2] |
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The glen is an area of topographical and historical significance to Dunfermline as the original site of Malcolm's Tower, the probable remains of which can be identified today on a strongly defendable outcrop of rock. To the eastern side of the park is Dunfermline Palace with Dunfermline Abbey and to the west it overlooks the village of Crossford.