Dunfermline

American

[duhn-furm-lin, -ferm-, duhm-] / dʌnˈfɜrm lɪn, -ˈfɛrm-, dʌm- /

noun

an administrative district in E Scotland, in the Fife region. 120 sq. mi. (311 sq. km).
a city in this district, near the Firth of Forth.

Dunfermline British

/ dʌnˈfɜːmlɪn /

noun

a city in E Scotland, in SW Fife: ruined palace, a former residence of Scottish kings. Pop: 39 229 (2001)

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Lennon, whose Dunfermline Athletic side face Celtic in this month's Scottish Cup final, believes the "momentum" is with his former club.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

He is aiming for a third Premiership scalp in this season's competition, with Dunfermline having already eliminated Hibernian and Aberdeen.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Andy Paterson was making the journey from his home in Houston, Renfrewshire, to watch his hometown club Queen of the South play Dunfermline.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

As well as closing three sites, operations at its Dunfermline and Newcastle sites would also be affected by the plans.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

Dunfermline was made a royal burgh in 1588.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

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