Having been a frequent visitor to Dunfermline in the past, I was excited to visit this new Library/Gallery. There is one section of the building that is devoted to the history of Dunfermline and holds many fascinating artifacts. There are huge glass windows, set up with seating, so one can just sit and enjoy the view. One thing that I noted was a stand along a wall that held portable chairs. One can merely take a seat and set it up anywhere on the floor in order to relax while reading through displays rather than having to stand the entire time. Very clever! There is a timeline along one wall that features the history of the city, and a clever hologram display at the entrance of the upstairs gallery that gives a synopsis of certain characters in history that are connected with Dunfermline. In addition to featuring the weaving history, there is a military display that includes personal stories of inhabitants of Dunfermline that went off to war, and the hardships that the city's people had to endure. There is also and interesting and informative display of the many contributions of Andrew Carnegie world wide. And, this is all in just one side of the building. The other side holds a huge library. There is a cafe in the building as well as a gift shop. And toilet facilities conveniently located on every floor. There is also a special children's section with hands on displays. This truly is a very unique experience and one well worth visiting on a trip to Dunfermline.

Always a pleasant experience visiting the Dunfermline Library and Galleries. Enjoyed the viking exhibition, worth a visit.