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Dunfermline Carnegie Library, Public library and museum in Dunfermline, Scotland.

The Dunfermline Carnegie Library consists of multiple areas including reading rooms, galleries, and a local history research section across several floors.

Opened in 1883 with an £8000 donation from Andrew Carnegie, this building became the first Carnegie Library among 2,500 later established worldwide.

The library houses extensive collections of local artifacts, historical documents, and hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing Scottish heritage and contemporary art.

Located at 1-7 Abbot Street, the library opens Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, with extended hours on Thursday and weekend schedules.

The archaeological excavation in 2013 revealed medieval foundations and a 16th-century tile beneath the current library structure.

Location: Fife

Location: Dunfermline

Inception: August 29, 1883

Architects: James Campbell Walker

Address: Dunfermline Carnegie Library, 1 Abbot Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NL, United Kingdom KY12 7NL KY12 7NL

Opening Hours: Segunda-feira,Terça-feira,Quarta-feira,Sexta-feira 10:00-17:00; Quinta-feira 10:00-18:00; Sábado 10:00-16:00; Domingo 12:00-16:00

Website: http://onfife.com/venues/dunfermline-carnegie-library-galleries

GPS coordinates: 56.07030,-3.46188

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:35

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