Is Aberdour nice?
Charming, convenient and friendly, this seaside town has grand views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh (now even easier to reach, thanks to the new Queensferry Crossing), but it is community spirit that makes it stand out.
Is it nice to live in Dunfermline?
The town is Fife’s premier shopping destination. As well as a large shopping centre, there are several retail parks, and a busy high street packed with national favourites and independent shops. Dunfermline is an ideal location for families thanks to its two huge public parks and attractive schools.
Who lives in Aberdour?
Aberdour Castle has seen 500 years of noble living, serving as a residence to the powerful Mortimer, Randolph and Douglas families. Today, its ruined structures and roofed buildings show clearly how a medieval castle could be extended and adapted over time.
When did Aberdour railway station become part of the British Railways?
Opened by the North British Railway in 1890 (as part of the approach routes linking the Edinburgh and Northern Railway to the new Forth Rail Bridge ), it became part of the London and North Eastern Railway during the Grouping of 1923. The line then passed on to the Scottish Region of British Railways on nationalisation in 1948.
Is there a train from Aberdour to Edinburgh Waverley?
The station has won numerous awards for its gardens. The station was the location of a camping coach in 1957. Aberdour is served by two trains per hour (weekday daytimes) which serve all stations between Edinburgh Waverley and Kirkcaldy.
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Is there a train from Aberdour to Kirkcaldy?
Aberdour train station is now home to the Aberdour Heritage Centre which celebrates the history of the stations award winning gardens. There are two platforms, where trains from Aberdour to Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh stop twice an hour on weekdays, and once hourly during the evenings and on Sundays.