Sport and Leisure
Sport in Dunfermline is very well catered for with many top
class sporting facilities in the area. Dunfermline is host to the Scottish
National Waterski Centre at the Town Loch.
The town's main leisure centre is the Carnegie Centre.
Originally constructed by the well known philanthropist Andrew Carnegie it now
boasts many excellent facilities including a 25 metre swimming pool, childrens
pool, fitness rooms and gyms, saunas and Turkish baths.
Fife is of course the home of golf, containing perhaps the
most famous golf course of all - the Old Course at St. Andrews. Dunfermline also
sports many quality golf facilities including Pitfirrane Golf Course, Pitreavie
Golf Club, and a driving range at nearby Cairneyhill.
Dunfermline Athletic F.C. is the local football team which
currently play in the Scottish Football League. The clubs official site is www.dafc.co.uk
Gymnastics is another sport at which the town excels. Our
Spartan's Gymnastic Display Team is one of the best in Britain; their annual
display festival 'Gymstock' attracts a whole host of top teams from all over the
UK.
Related Web Sites
Website for Dunfermline U18s. It is updated on a
regular basis and contains details about games and social events. There are also pictures
of the players and coaches.
Dunfermline Cricket Club Has had a web site up and running
since April this year. The aim of the site is to keep people informed about the
goings on at Mc Kane.
Web site for the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum at Lathalmond,
north of Dunfermline.
This is the premier radio controlled model aircraft airshow
held at Fife airport, Glenrothes in Scotland. See models up to 18 feet wingspan,
helicopters, aerobatics, jets to 200+MPH, WW1 and WW2 models. For more details
and pictures, click on the title above.
The local sports council maintains this web site which gives
details of sporting activities in the area. The Sports Council works closely with
Fife Council Community Services to deliver exciting sport opportunities to the
local community.
The local football team has a loyal group of internet-enabled
fans who regularly contribute their thoughts and opinions to this noticeboard.
It's also child-safe thanks to strict moderation.
As the largest tennis club in the Dunfermline area this
tennis club have some impressive players and facilities. Their ladies team has
won the Scottish Cup eight out of the past ten years. The club also boasts three
clay and two floodlit artificial grass tennis court, as well as an award winning
coaching programme. The bridge section is also highly successful. The club
welcomes new members.
Deep Sea World is Scotland's biggest and best underwater
aquarium and is located in nearby North Queensferry.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Townhill Sports Complex 01383 314200