Final resting place of Robert the Bruce faces £8m repair bill

Historic church facing ‘eye-watering’ £8 million in upgrade bills, kirk says

A JustGiving page and consultation have been launched to help safeguard the future of Dunfermline Abbey Church. A consultation has been launched to help safeguard the future of a historic abbey that contains the bones of King Robert the Bruce amid an “eye-watering” projected £8 million in development bills. The Abbey Church in Dunfermline attracts more than 40,000 visitors a year, according the the Church of Scotland, and has attracted kings, qu…

How can Dunfermline's Abbey Church survive amid £8m upgrade bill?

Dunfermline residents are being asked for their views on the future of the Abbey Church amid an "eye-watering" £8 million repair bill.

Final resting place of Robert the Bruce faces £8m repair bill

The 950-year-old Dunfermline Abbey, the resting place of Robert the Bruce, needs renovation and improvements to protect the site for future generations

Church home to the bones of Robert the Bruce facing down £8m repair bill

THE church that plays host to the remains of Robert the Bruce is facing down an £8m repair bill.   The 950-year-old Abbey Church in Dunfermline now faces ramping maintenance costs with an estimate of £8m in repairs and revamps required.   Surveys have suggested that repairs will cost the church £4m while renovation works will also cost £4m.   The church does not receive any public funding, leaving questions as to how it will raise the money.   T…