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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In Dunfermline - the Fife city that was Scotland's ancient capital and is the burial place of Robert the Bruce - I found the independence arguments clearly expressed at Townhill community centre.

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Temi started a small business in Dunfermline, Fife, selling African groceries.

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As well as introducing Scotland's first coinage his reign included the foundation of royal burghs such as Perth, Dunfermline and Stirling, and the reorganisation of civil institutions.

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Bord, who is based in Las Vegas, has owned Dunfermline along with partner Evan Sofer for almost a year.

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A Dunfermline grandmother who found TikTok fame has died aged 78.

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