Dunfermline - Malcolm Canmore's Tower

Situated in the west of Dunfermline and a good starting point for a tour of the town is Malcolm Canmore's (Malcolm III) Tower in Pittencrieff Gardens. The foundation walls of this fortress date from the second half of the 11th century when Malcolm built his royal residence in the town. During his 35-year reign he and his wife Margaret tried to create a united and civilized nation, however, he fell victim to an ambush at Alnwick in 1093.