The first mention of Malcolm Canmore’s Tower is in the historical record of 1070 when King Malcolm III (also known as Malcolm Canmore) married his second wife and queen, Princess Margaret (Margaret of Wessex).
The tower stood on a highly defensible outcrop of rock with surrounding views. It is thought to have contained living areas and acted as a fortress on the outskirts of the town. Dunfermline Abbey and Palace were built later (in the 12th and 14th centuries) so the tower would have been the seat of royal power in Scotland from the middle of the 11th century.
As you go around the trail, tap the ‘previous’ and ‘next’ arrows to move between points. The picture at the top of the page is shows you where you should be.
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If there’s more than one of you with a smartphone, you can use the What3Words app to help you navigate. It’s free to download – type in the what3words location, tap “use compass” and it will help you find your way. Though remember, this will point to the exact location, not necessarily following the right path, so use the map on each page to help you.
