Inverkeithing is an ancient Royal Burgh in West Fife in Scotland south-east of Dunfermline situated on a plateau on a hillside overlooking the Inner Bay of the Firth of Forth at the north end of the Forth Road Bridge. Awarded royal burgh status in 1165, Inverkeithing has many historically interesting features including the 5th century St Peter’s Kirk, The Friary which houses a local museum and the Friary Garden, the Town House dating from1770, the Mercat Cross dating from c1400 and Thomsoun’s House built in 1617. Inverkeithing is a popular visitor destination and an idea base for touring the attractions of Fife, Edinburgh and the Lothian’s. There is a hotel and b&b accommodation, pubs, shops and stores, fast food takeaways and cafes. The modern commuter railway station has excellent links over Scotland and regular service across the Forth Rail Bridge to Waverly Station in the centre of Edinburgh, there is also an excellent bus service and terminal with ‘park and ride’ facility which has a direct bus service to and from Edinburgh airport. The ancient Lammas Fair is held in the High Street each August and includes the traditional Hat and Ribbon race. Nearby attractions include Deep Sea World in North Queensferry, Andrew Carnegie’s Birthplace museum and the ancient Abbey and Palace in Dunfermline
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Places to Stay near Inverkeithing
Pitbauchlie House Hotel (2.60 miles)
Set in 3 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens, this former country style house has been transformed into a modern hotel with sophisticated facilities. These include 3 bars, an a la carte ... More
Rooms at Ravenous Beastie (2.93 miles)
Centrally located on the High Street, the friendly Ravenous Beastie has free Wi-Fi and en suite bedrooms with flat-screen TVs. Edinburgh city centre is a 15-minute train journey away. There is a ... More
Innkeepers Lodge (2.96 miles)
Priory Lodge (3.00 miles)
Priory Lodge offers guests home comforts and value for money. Calmyn and Gordon pay ... More | visit website
Boreland Lodge (3.06 miles)
This family-run budget hotel is conveniently located close to Edinburgh and next to the Forth Road Bridge and the Forth Rail Bridge; Roysth is only a few minutes away. The hotel is ... More
Inglewood Guest House (3.06 miles)
Premier Inn Dunfermline (3.15 miles)
Located within easy reach of the M90, junction 3. Situated on Fife Leisure Park with facilities such as a cinema and bowling alley just a short walk from the hotel. Local attractions include Dunfermline Abbey ... More | visit websiteExpress by Holiday inn Dunfermline (3.28 miles)
Dunfermline hotels just don't come any better than the award winning Express by Holiday Inn Dunfermline hotel.
Opened in 2006 and awarded an Intercontinental Hotels Group Torchbearer Award in 2007 ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Edinburgh (South Queensferry) (3.39 miles)
Travelodge Dunfermline (3.40 miles)
Travelodge Dunfermline is located just over 2 miles from Dunfermline Train Station, 15 miles from Edinburgh Airport, 1 mile from Dunfermline Athletic FC, close to Abbot House, Dunfermline Abbey, and Deep Sea World. This non-smoking ... More | visit website
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