Abbot House, Dunfermline, United Kingdom

To the north of the abbey, on the corner of Maygate and Abbot Street, is the Category A listed Abbot House. This is the oldest secular building still standing in Dunfermline. The house was originally built in the mid-fifteenth century as a residence for Abbot Richard Bothwell and this role continued until Commendator George Durie left to move into new apartments at the Palace in 1540.

Highlights include a frescoed wall painting, dated to 1571, which may depict scenes from a middle-Scots translation of Virgil, in the principal room of the first floor of the house, as well as a 14th-century tracery window.

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Neale walker (3 years ago)
Lovely building and ironmongery. Great colour!

Alistair Cameron (3 years ago)
Gift shop is the only part open at the moment it does a range of interesting and unusual gifts with a local slant. Nice good quality items

Wendy Fotheringham (5 years ago)
Great shop. Lovely setting. Lots of local made gifts and unique items.

Ashleigh Coward (5 years ago)
Gorgeous wee gift shop, and very lovely friendly staff.

Sandra Gilmore (5 years ago)
Excellent variety of high quality goods. Great for Christmas presents!! Very welcoming staff Well done!!!

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