🇬🇧 Dunfermline, United Kingdom
The Olive Tree
📍 St Leonards Street, Dunfermline, KY11 3AS
Your stay — The Olive Tree
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport or hotel bureaux which give poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay are widely accepted everywhere, including small shops and cafes.
Not expected. Round up the taxi fare or leave 10% at a restaurant for good service. Hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee from a local cafe costs about £2.50.
A sandwich or soup from a cafe or supermarket meal deal is around £4.
A main course at a pub or chain restaurant is about £12.
Limited; try the covered market in central Dunfermline for a few budget stalls.
Supermarkets like Lidl, Aldi, and Tesco are common.
High-street chains like Primark and M&S at the Fife Retail Park.
Stagecoach day ticket for buses around Dunfermline costs around £4.50. From Edinburgh Airport, take the Stagecoach 747 bus direct for about £7.
Buy a return bus ticket instead of two singles. Eat lunch at a supermarket meal deal (sandwich, drink, snack for £3-4). Check for discounts on entry to local attractions with a Dunfermline Card.
Good to know — Dunfermline
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dunfermline, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Olive Tree
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Edinburgh Airport (stop : T2) → Dunfermline Bus Station
💡 Buy a day ticket (£13.50) if you plan onward local travel. The bus drops at the bus station, then it’s a 10-minute walk or a short taxi ride (£6) to Glenbervie. Cheaper than airport shuttle but takes twice as long.
Dunfermline Bus Station → Appin Guest House (stop: Pilmuir Street)
💡 Don’t bother waiting—it’s a flat 10-min walk downhill from the bus station. Only jump on if it’s pouring or you’ve heavy luggage.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Appin Guest House, Dunfermline
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Dunfermline Taxis or City Cabs for a fixed fare; airport rank prices can be 20% higher.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Glenbervie Hotel, Dunfermline
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Dunfermline Taxis or Moffat Cabs to fix the price and avoid surge rates. Journey takes roughly 25-30 minutes via M90, depending on traffic.
Dunfermline Town Centre → Glenbervie Hotel
💡 Uber works in Dunfermline but has patchy availability off-peak. For a reliable ride after dark, call Dunfermline Private Hire (01383 722 722). The walk from the centre is doable (about 20 mins) on foot via the town paths.
Edinburgh Haymarket (via tram from airport) → Dunfermline Town station
💡 Take the tram from airport to Haymarket (15 mins, single £6.50), then train. Avoid peak 17:00–18:30—carriages get crammed. A Day Return to Edinburgh is £12.80.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Dunfermline Bus Station (5-min walk to Appin Guest House)
💡 Buy a return ticket for £12.50 if you’re heading back—saves £3.50 over two singles. The bus drops on Queensferry Road; walk up Pilmuir Street to the guest house.
Edinburgh Waverley or Haymarket → Dunfermline Town or Dunfermline Queen Margaret
💡 From the airport, take tram or bus to Haymarket station (15 mins) and catch the northbound train to Dunfermline Town. The station’s a 15-minute walk to Glenbervie. Avoid peak 8-9am trains if you want a seat.
Dunfermline Bus Station (stop 5) → Balmule House (stop: Woodmill Road)
💡 Ask the driver to let you off at the Woodmill Road stop just past the Dunfermline Rugby Club. Balmule House's driveway is 50 m ahead on the same side.
Dunfermline Bus Station → Garvock Guest House area (Garvock Terrace stop)
💡 This is the local route to the guest house. Board at Bay 4 in the bus station and ask the driver for Garvock Terrace – it's a short walk downhill from the stop. Use contactless or the Stagecoach app; no cash on driver.
Dunfermline city centre → Hideaway Lodge
💡 Uber is reliable in town, but for night return from city centre, call Dunfermline Cabs (01383 722222) – they're cheaper after 11pm at £3.50 flat.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Balmule House, Dunfermline
💡 Pre-book with Dunfermline-based firms like Central Taxis or Kennoway Cars for fixed rates; avoid airport rank taxis which can charge double.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Olive Tree?
Check-in at The Olive Tree is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Olive Tree?
A sandwich or soup from a cafe or supermarket meal deal is around £4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Olive Tree?
Stagecoach day ticket for buses around Dunfermline costs around £4.50. From Edinburgh Airport, take the Stagecoach 747 bus direct for about £7.
Top Attractions in Dunfermline
💡 The free viewing tower has great city views – ask at the desk for access.
💡 Check the basement for the free temporary exhibitions—often overlooked but can be excellent. The reading room has free Wi-Fi and a quiet corner with periodicals.
💡 Climb the tower in the palace ruins for a view over the town—it's free but ask at the gatehouse for the key.
💡 The rooftop terrace has good views of the abbey. Free wi-fi and a quiet reading room on the first floor.
💡 The rooftop viewing platform gives a full panoramic view of the Abbey, Forth bridges and Edinburgh skyline — one of the best photo spots in town.
💡 Skip the paid museum – the free nave has the best architecture. Visit early morning for fewer crowds.
💡 The rooftop terrace is open to the public and gives a good view of the Abbey—no one seems to know about it.
💡 Look for the brass marking Bruce's grave just inside the church door. The palace ruins are roofless so go on a dry day.