Samuel Solley Hotels Ltd.
If you want to know what is on in the local area, check out the following websites for lots of information.
http://www.visitdunfermline.com/
Situated on an extinct volcanic outcrop, Edinburgh Castle dominates the capital’s skyline with stunning views across the city and out to the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh Castle is the home of the Scottish Crown Jewels, the oldest Royal Regalia in Britain.
Displayed with the Crown Jewels is the Stone of Destiny, returned to Scotland after 700 years in England. The stone is a symbol of Scotland’s nationhood.
The castle has witnessed most of Scotland’s rich tapestry of history from the Romans to besieging Anglos.
Distance 18 miles
For information tel. 0131 225 9846
One of Scotland’s largest and most successful tourist attractions. You will travel on an amazing underwater journey where giant rays and menacing sharks swim freely all around you. With the largest rock pools in Europe there is the chance to stroke some of your favourite fish and if that’s not enough you can pay a visit to the incredible world of poisonous frogs.
Distance 4 miles
For more information tel. 01383 411 411
The palace of Holyrood house, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty the Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur’s Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland’s rich history. Today the Royal Apartments are used regularly by The Queen for state ceremonies and official entertaining. They are finely decorated with magnificent works of art from the Royal Collection.
Distance 20 miles
For further information tel. 0131 556 7371
The Former Royal Yacht Britannia
For over forty years The Royal Yacht Britannia served the Royal Family, traveling over one million miles to become the most famous ship in the world. Traveling to every corner of the globe, in a career spanning 969 Royal and Official visits, she played a leading role in some of the defining moments of recent history. To Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family, Britannia proved to be the perfect Royal residence for glittering state visits, official receptions, royal honeymoons and relaxing family holidays. So as you can imagine this unique vessel has a fascinating story to tell. And now that she has made Edinburgh’s historic port of Leith her final home you can discover her story for yourself. Follow in the footsteps of Kings and Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers and step aboard The Former Royal Yacht Britannia.
Distance 20 miles
For further information tel. 0131 555 5566.
Meet over 1,000 animals-furry, feather and scaly-from all over the world. Watch the penguins on their daily parade outside their enclosure, or see the penguins swimming underwater in the world’s biggest penguin pool.
Distance 17 miles
For further information tel. 0131 334 9171
One of the most successful millennium projects. Travel back 4,500 million years in one day. You’ll travel on a journey of discovery that will take you from the very beginning of time to the unknown future of the planet that we call home. You will experience every environment on the Earth and encounter creatures you never even knew existed. You’ll be shaken by earthquakes and face boiling lava, you could even be caught in a tropical rainstorm.
Distance 20 miles
For further information tel. 0131550 7800
Scotland’s National Motor Sport Centre
The Knockhill Racing and Rally Driving School offers you the chance to drive a real racing car on the famous International Touring Car Circuit. Open to any one with a full driving licence, the courses are guaranteed to fulfill everyone’s driving dreams.
Distance 5 miles
For further information tel. 01383 723 337.
As administrative headquarters to the first and richest Benedictine Abbey in Scotland, Abbot House is truly unique. It has borne witness to the intrigues of Church Sate, survived fire and tempest, war and pillage and even outlasted much of the Abbey itself. Beneath its lovely garden lie the long-forgotten graves of pilgrims and craftsmen, and below these lie abandoned mediaeval forges whose furnaces last glowed before Bannockburn. Within its walls Abbots and Kings have consulted on affairs of state, while great poets like Henryson and Dunbar have declaimed their latest works. Hardly any aspect of Dunfermline and Scotland’s colourful history has failed to leave its mark upon its fabric.
Distance 1 mile
For further information tel. 01383 733266.
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
This is the cottage where the millionaire benefactor Andrew Carnegie was born in 1835. Here the extraordinary story of rags-to-riches is told.
Situated on the ground floor is a working Jacquard Handloom. Demonstrations are carried out on every Friday during the summer months.
Distance 1 mile
For information tel. 01383 724 302.
Situated in Dunfermline’s Town Centre approximately 1 mile from the hotel. The centre boasts a wide variety of Sports and Leisure facilities such as: 3 Swimming Pools, Fitness Suite, Squash Courts, Climbing Wall plus Turkish and Aeration Health Suites. A wide variety of fitness classes take place all week including Aerobics, Step, Weights Conditioning and Body Tone.
Distance 1 mile
For further information tel. 01383 314 200.
Newly built ten-screen cinema complex.
Distance 1 mile
For further information tel. 01383 626491
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was founded in 17th century on an area the size of a tennis court. It now extends 31 hectares and is one of the worlds finest botanic gardens. The garden is first and foremost a scientific institution, dedicated to the pursuit of research of the highest quality on the systematics and biology of plants. This research is made possible by the garden’s internationally important collections of living and preserved plants.
In addition to its scientific role The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is also a major tourist attraction, providing inspiration, relaxation and pleasure to visitors from all over the world.
Distance ? miles
Kathallan offers the best of Scottish food and crafts, set within the 18th century courtyard of a traditional farm steading. Enjoy the quality restaurant and the food and craft centre selling exeptional Scottish produce. The new events hall has a programme of classes and demonstrations all year round.
For further information call 01383 830 169
The Royal Museum and Museum of Scotland
The national collections of decorative arts of the world, ethnography, natural sciences, technology and science. This comprehensive collection includes European and Oriental ceramics and metal work, Egyptology, arms and armour, and primitive art. There are international natural history rooms and an important collection of fossils and minerals.
For further information call 0131 225 7534
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery
Set in lovely garden grounds, Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery features superb collections of Scottish paintings, an award-winning permanent local history exhibition and a lively changing exhibition programmed. Gallery shop for crafts, cards and local publications. Enquiry and outreach services. Disabled access to entire building.
For further information call 01592 412 860
Regimental Museum of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are Scotland's only Cavalry Regiment. The Museum exhibits a wide range of regimental artifacts spanning 320 years of broken history.
For further information call 0131 220 4387
St Andrews Museum tells the story of the historic city of St Andrews from mediaeval era to the present day. There is also a lively series of temporary exhibitions and a regular programmed of talks, concerts and children's workshops.
For further information call 01334 412 690
