Dunfermline North sits in the northern part of the historic Dunfermline burgh in Fife, Scotland. The ward is a mix of post‑war and newer housing, local shops and light industrial areas, with pockets of green space and good commuter links towards Edinburgh and across the Firth of Forth.
Linked to the town’s rich historic background - Dunfermline is well known for its abbey and as the birthplace of Andrew Carnegie - the area has a strong community feel, active local groups and ongoing regeneration that is reshaping parts of the northern suburbs while preserving access to surrounding Fife countryside and hill views.
Postcode districts covering Dunfermline North
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Livingston 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Cumbernauld 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Dunfermline 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Perth 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Glenrothes 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Stirling 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Falkirk 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Musselburgh 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Bathgate 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Alloa 13.3 miles21.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Townhill Place 0.6 miles1 km
- Dunfermline Place 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kingseat Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Dunfermline Central Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dunfermline South Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Crossford Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Crossgates Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Carnock Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cowdenbeath Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cairneyhill Place 3.7 miles6 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans Place 4 miles6.5 km
- Limekilns and Charlestown Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Dunfermline North
KY12 0XY, KY12 0EY, KY12 0NT, KY12 9YA, KY12 0WQ, KY12 0JX, KY12 0TY, KY12 9NU, KY12 0BB … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 40.8 miles65.6 km
- Dunfermline Queen Margaret Railway Station 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Dunfermline Town Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels in Dunfermline North Ad
Schools in Dunfermline North
- Bellyeoman Primary School Primary
- McLean Primary School Primary
- Milesmark Primary School Primary
- Queen Anne High School Secondary
- Townhill Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- East End Park Stadium 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Blairadam Estate 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Central Park Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Hopetoun House Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 7 miles11.3 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Loch Leven Nature reserve 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Dundas Castle Estate 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Burntisland Beach Beach 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Cramond beach Beach 9.7 miles15.7 km