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Travel & Parking

Getting to the Festival

We're expecting a busy weekend in the Glen, so please plan your journey in advance and help us keep things moving smoothly.

🚌 Vintage Shuttle Buses

A free vintage bus will run every 20 minutes between Leys Park car park and the Glen car park.

An additional vintage bus service will operate from Halbeath Park & Ride on both festival days.

Halbeath P&R service

2 × buses on constant shuttle between Leys Park Rd car park and The Glen (one with disabled access if possible).
First departure from Leys Park: 09:45
Last departure from the Glen: 16:15
1 × bus departing from Halbeath P&R at 09:45, returning to Halbeath for 10:45 departure.
Same bus departs Glen for Halbeath at 15:30 and again at 16:30.

🚙 Please Car Share Where Possible

To reduce congestion, we're asking visitors to car share or use public transport where they can.

Public bus times from surrounding towns will be shared on Visit Dunfermline channels one week before the festival.

🅿 On-the-day Support

Stewards will be on site Friday, Saturday and Sunday to direct you to available spaces and alternative car parks if one is full. Please allow extra time for your journey, follow steward directions, and help us keep the Bruce Festival welcoming and safe for everyone.

✅ Festival Parking Locations

Glen Car Park
Carnegie Trust Car Park
Berrylaw Park — Scouts Car Park (confirmed)
Bridge Street / City Hotel
Carnegie's Birthplace
St Margaret's Street
Canmore Street
Viewfield Terrace
Carnegie Drive (next to Fire Station Creative)
Leys Park — with shuttle buses to the Glen
Halbeath Park & Ride — with shuttle buses to the Glen
Glen Pavilion Car Park — reserved for traders only

Where

Pittencrieff Park — "The Glen"

Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH

FAQ

Your Questions Answered

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What time do the gates open?

Gates open at 2pm on both days. Activities in the Medieval, Kids and Community arenas begin earlier in the morning — see the full schedule.

Where is the festival held?

Pittencrieff Park (known locally as "The Glen"), Dunfermline KY12 8QH. The park is right in the heart of Dunfermline and a short walk from the town centre.

How do I buy tickets?

Tickets are available exclusively via Skiddle. Click here to buy on Skiddle.

Is the festival family-friendly?

Absolutely — this is a festival for all the family. We have a dedicated Kids Zone with jesters, kids' battle re-enactments, face painting, a bouncy castle and a fairground.

Will there be food and drink?

Yes — street food vendors, an artisan market and fully stocked bars across the site. Bars in the Music Zone open from 2pm on both days.

Where can I park?

See the full list of car parks above. We strongly recommend using Leys Park or Halbeath Park & Ride and taking the free vintage shuttle bus — it's the easiest way in.

What can I bring?

Final site rules will be confirmed closer to the event and published on our social channels. As a general guide, leave large bags, glass bottles and your own alcohol at home — bars and food vendors are on site.

Is the site accessible?

Pittencrieff Park is a heritage site with natural slopes and varied terrain. One of the Halbeath P&R shuttle buses will have disabled access where possible. More accessibility details will be shared on our social channels closer to the event.

What if the weather is bad?

The festival is mostly outdoors so come prepared for all weathers — sun cream and a rain jacket are both good ideas in May. We'll update on social channels if any specific arrangements change due to weather.

Partners

Our Sponsors

Bruce Festival Live is proudly supported by a fantastic group of local businesses.

Interested in sponsoring? Get in touch.

See you at the Glen

30th + 31st May 2026 · Pittencrieff Park · Dunfermline

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