Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

30/05/2024

Lots of comic books in our little free library today!

27/05/2024

Thank you to all the builders that visited on the 11th and 12th, your hard work to build a model of Pittencrieff House was inspiring.
To see the completed building, visit our friends Carnegie Library & Galleries new exhibition in early June.
You'll also see Abbot House and the The Abbey Church of Dunfermline

Andrew Carnegie, the last Laird of Pittencrieff would be chuffed at the sweetness and light these two building days brought the young and old of Dunfermline and beyond.

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13/05/2024

Next Monday, come join us at another Inspiring Women Leaders session and meet Dr Poonam Gupta OBE.

When: Monday, 20 May, 6pm
Where: Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Dr Poonam Gupta OBE is a leading UK entrepreneur and CEO of one of Scotland’s most successful export businesses, PG Paper Company Ltd.

Learn how Poonam overcame barriers, took risks, became resilient and ultimately successful.

The network meetings are free to attend and open to all in the Dunfermline area interested in starting their own business or progressing their career. To book your place go to the link in comment below.

05/05/2024

With a bank holiday upon us, we are open and promise a warm welcome for anyone interested in discovering more about Andrew Carnegie and his remarkable legacy.

01/05/2024

We are chuffed to host another of these events. Always positive, enlightening and the audience come with great questions and willing to share their own experiences. Great networking too, whatever your business or interest.

Join us for our next Inspiring Women Leaders session with Dr Poonam Gupta OBE.

When: Monday, 20 May, 6pm
Where: Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Dr Gupta is a leading UK entrepreneur and CEO of one of Scotland’s most successful export businesses, PG Paper Company Ltd.

Hear firsthand from Poonam about her incredible journey and discover how she navigated obstacles, emerging as a beacon of inspiration.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, this event provides a nurturing space to learn, connect and grow.

The network meetings are free to attend and open to all in the Dunfermline area. Secure your spot now - see comment below for link.

26/04/2024

New supplier klaxon! We are delighted to be stocking Fife artist amazing brooches.

10/04/2024

For any of our followers who miss Dunfermline, or those of you hoping to visit soon, take a look at this lovely new video from Cruise Forth
It showcases some of our great heritage and is a wee taster of what else lies beyond.

This is "Discover Dunfermline" by Denvir Marketing Ltd on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

28/03/2024

It's the holidays ..... Time for the Easter HQ Explorers Past-Port!

Along with our friends at Dunfermline Abbey, The Abbey Church and Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries we have free, fun activities for families to enjoy together.

Collect your very own Past-Port from any of the 4 venues and get a stamp each time you complete the activites at that site. Once you've been to all four you'll have earned a certificate!

HQ Explorer runs from 29th March til 14th April.

27/03/2024

Excited to be stocking these bespoke weaving kits by , whose founder Mairi benefitted from a Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland grant during her studies! Now you can have a go at weaving your own piece of Carnegie Tartan at home!

22/03/2024

We still have some spaces for our Bobbin Babies sessions, which are on this Tuesday morning. We hope to see some of you there!

12/03/2024

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04/03/2024

Thank you for including Dunfermline and us in their "27 Best Day Trips from Glasgow"
https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-glasgow/

We've included an image taken by volunteer Sam Ross showing some of the tools of the trade the weavers of 19th century Dunfermline were using on their handlooms.

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21/02/2024

There are still some spaces available for next week's Bobbin Babies sessions. These are fun, relaxed sing song for wee ones and their grown ups to enjoy together.

16/02/2024

There is still a week left to apply to join out team!

We are hiring!

We are seeking two enthusiastic and creative individuals who have a passion for story telling and being part of a team.

To find out more, visit our website: https://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/vacancies

16/02/2024

Lovely atmospheric view down Moodie Street with the museum in the foreground. Wonder who the family visiting the cottage are?

A view from close to home this week as we take a look down the hill to Moodie Street. Here's a really nice undated image that includes so many lovely details - the old streetlights, the car, a taste of fashion and, if you look very closely, a view right down to the Forth Bridge.

15/02/2024

13/02/2024

New stock arriving thick and fast ahead of our reopening in less than a month. This gorgeous range from local artist is a perfect addition to our shop, especially the little “cottage” gift boxes!

08/02/2024

We are getting excited for reopening in March! We’ve been taking deliveries of lots of new stock for out , including these wonderful prints and cards of Andrew Carnegie, by , which reproduce an original print by Carlo de Fornaro from 1902

01/02/2024

We are hiring!

We are seeking two enthusiastic and creative individuals who have a passion for story telling and being part of a team.

To find out more, visit our website: https://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/vacancies

11/01/2024

Are you thinking about starting your own business? Do you want to progress your career?

Kicking off this month, we’ll be holding monthly network meetings with inspiring women leaders. The first one is on Monday 29 January, 6pm at Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum.
Guest speaker - Lee Walls from Firewalk Scotland.

Come along and hear from women leaders, learn how they overcame barriers, took risks, became resilient and ultimately successful. The network meetings are free to attend and open to all in the Dunfermline area interested in starting their own business or progressing their career. To attend book now at https://bit.ly/48ODnoT

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you to for this stunning picture of the birthplace!

15/12/2023

13/12/2023

Already it is time for the museum to close our doors for the winter season. We shall still be hosting events (get your tickets for the Winter Festival events later this week). https://www.tuttievents.com/

Schools, groups and researchers can all still access our resources, give us a call with your requests.

In the winter we do some deep cleaning of the building, check the displayed objects, move some things around and general maintenance, we don't eat mince pies all day!

We recently received this incredible film donated to us by volunteer Tan Lay.

We are hugely grateful for all the volunteers who support our work, some in ways people see, others are soldiering away doing tasks that are very important to the museum but might not be seen immediately.

We wish all our visitors, friends, volunteers and partners a Merry Christmas and prosperous new year.

04/12/2023

Season's Greetings from Moodie Street, Dunfermline. Come over for a few wee treats at ours before the end of 2023.
- https://mailchi.mp/ea851170b97d/november-newsletter-16134409

23/11/2023

“If you want to get rich, think of saving as earning.” ~ Andrew Carnegie

Further reductions in our end of season sale! Pop along to bag a bargain before we close for the season on 10 December.

21/11/2023

We are so excited to be stocking these incredible Christmas decorations by featuring the birthplace alongside some other Dunfermline landmarks.

08/11/2023

We are planning the return of our Carnegie Lecture Series in the New Year. Until then our friends at Duloch Library have a new series of Dunfermline related lectures.

Starting this Thursday 9th November with the man himself.

https://www.onfife.com/event/who-was-andrew-carnegie-oe92/

03/11/2023

Christmas is coming at the museum!

02/11/2023

We are getting all geared up for our end of season sale as well as stocking up on some new gifts, books and games. Be sure to pop along from 10 November to snap up some bargains for Christmas

28/10/2023

CHESS CHALLENGE TODAY CANCELLED
Due to staff illness we are very sorry to cancel today's event. Final meet-up for 2023 is 25th November.
It is also Andrew Carnegie's birthday, so there may be cake!