When Was Dunfermline High School Built?
Dunfermline High School Is One of Four Main High Schools Located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. the School Also Caters for Pupils from Kincardine, Rosyth and...
Dunfermline High School is one of four main high schools located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. The school also caters for pupils from Kincardine, Rosyth and surrounding villages. The school was founded in 1468. Today it has over 1,550 pupils. The current Rector is Mr Iain Yuile.
When was the new Dunfermline High School built?
When a new building was constructed in 2012, this was demolished to become playing fields. The school celebrated 500 years since its official foundation in 1968. In August 2012, the brand new £40 million Dunfermline High School was opened to pupils after many years of planning and construction.
When was Dunfermline founded?
The town was first recorded in the 11th century, with the marriage of Malcolm III, King of Scots, and Saint Margaret at the church in Dunfermline. As his Queen consort, Margaret established a new church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, which evolved into an Abbey under their son, David I in 1128.