The building which housed the Pilmuir Works has also been converted into housing. The Pilmuir Works is said to have had the first power loom weaving factories in Dunfermline. It had several owners throughout the 19th and 20th centuries and was the last mill to close.
Did you know that silk cloth from Dunfermline was used by the designer Norman Hartnell to Make Queen Elizabeth II's wedding dress in 1947? You can find out more about Dunfermline's textile heritage at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries and see samples of fabrics manufactured in the city. Image: Dunfermline Press
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.
If the map does not show your current position when you click “Show My Location” , check your phone browser setting and allow Location.
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.
