Park information

Dunnikier Country Park is a large park in the north of Kirkcaldy.

The park dates back hundreds of years and is a good example of an 18th Century Scottish Country Estate. The park has one of the largest areas of woodlands of any park in Fife. The park is a good place to watch wildlife, brown long eared bat and hedgehog are notable species. A forest garden has been created. This is an area of fruit trees and edible plants which the public are able to pick for free.

There are also three miles of surfaced paths and cycle routes. Due to its location on a ridge, views of Kirkcaldy and the Firth of Forth can be seen. The park has a range of community facilities including Scotland’s oldest cricket club started in 1857. The country house which has been restored and is now a private hotel.

Dunnikier Country park continues to be awarded Green Flag award for Parks.

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