Abbot House
13 minute walk from Dunfermline City station · Stirling, Central and Fife
Abbot House is a beautiful "A" listed building located in Dunfermline’s Heritage Quarter. Dating back to at least the 16th century, this historic site is known fondly by locals as the "pink hoose" due to its instantly recognisable colour.
This significant landmark sits between Dunfermline Abbey and the Carnegie Library & Galleries. Having recently undergone a major renovation across its three floors, the house offers a mix of historic charm and new spaces, including a splendid walled garden that provides stunning views of the surrounding heritage sites.
Visitors can browse a gift shop featuring locally made artisan products or relax in the Prost coffee shop. You can explore a book nook filled with Scottish and antique books, visit the garden workshop, or attend future exhibitions and "Open Studio" events to see the work of local artists and designers.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Historic building
- Good for
- Architecture, Local & social history
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Facilities
- Café
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Dunfermline City station — 13 min walk, 0.9 km
- Dunfermline Queen Margaret station — 37 min walk, 3.0 km
Other places near Dunfermline City
- Alhambra Theatre — 9 min walk from the station
- Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum — 9 min walk from the station
- Dunfermline Abbey — 11 min walk from the station
- Pittencrieff Park — 11 min walk from the station
- Fife Pilgrim Way: 2 Dunfermline to Lochore Meadows — 13 min walk from the station
- Dunfermline Explorer walk, Dunfermline — 19 min walk from the station