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Dunfermline Abbey History
Dunfermline Abbey HistoryThe Abbey has a very long history dating back to 800 AD.

C. 800 AD: Culdee (Celtic) community, build the first Christian Church at Dunfermline.

1066 AD: The Battle of Hastings.


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Mary Hutcheson Memorial Prize
Mary Hutcheson Memorial PrizeWinning Entry - Dunfermline Abbey by Catherine Madden

Whether you stay in Dunfermline or are a visitor to the town you can`t help but notice the Abbey which is a splendid, beautiful building that stands on a ridge overlooking Dunfermline. More...

Coat of Arms
Coat of ArmsDunfermline Abbey`s own Coat of Arms as formally recognised in Service of Celebration on Sunday 20th February 2005.

Following a visit to this historic Abbey by Peter Drummond-Murray of Mastrick, Slains Pursuivant of Arms to the Earl of Errol, Lord High Constable of Scotland, it was suggested that given its rich history (The Abbey) should have its own Coat of Arms.

Edward the Confessor`s Coat of Arms was a cross and martletts in gold against a background of blue. More...

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