Local Links

Scottish Local History Forum (SLHF)

The Dunfermline Historical Society is a member of the SLHF, the umbrella organisation for organisations and individuals interested in Scottish Local History. Their website can be accessed at –  Scottish Local History Forum

Genealogy

Do you have Fife ancestors? If so, you can make contact with others who share your interests and make use of their expertise and resources through this site – Fife Family History Society

In Dunfermline you might also be interested in the Dunfermline Family History Group.

Museums

The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum in Moodie Street has an excellent website.

Churches

This website, Sacred Landscapes, explores how religion has shaped Fife’s landscapes and buildings across the generations. It was created as part of the Sacred Landscapes project at the University of St Andrews. 

Heritage Walks

Dunfermline Heritage Partnership have an extensive website,  dunfermline.com  and have made available an excellent set of free digital self-guided tours of the town. 

Dunfermline Heritage Community Projects (DHCP) was formed out of the 2005-2007 Burgh Survey. From their website site it is possible to download an excellent, if slightly dated (2009), Dunfermline Guide Book and Town Map. – DHCP

Local History Societies

Inverkeithing –  https://en-gb.facebook.com/Inverkeithinglocalhistsoc/

Markinch        – www.markinchheritage.org.uk/

Burntisland – Burntisland Heritage Trust

 

Dip In Video www.dipinvideo.co.uk

Access to all Nigel Scott and Alan Short’s excellent Scottish history videos.

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

Instead of going directly to their own website, it’s easier to go to YouTube and search for “Society of Antiquaries of Scotland” to find a long list of video lectures.