Dunfermline Central ward forms the historic core of the city, centred on the High Street and the ruins of Dunfermline Abbey. The area is characterised by a mix of commercial properties, civic buildings, and residential streets that extend from the town centre. The Glen Bridge spans a deep wooded gorge, creating a sharp natural boundary and separating this urban centre from western neighbourhoods.
The ward includes the public park of Pittencrieff, known locally as the Glen, which surrounds the historic Pittencrieff House. This large green space with its perimeter paths is integrated directly into the town's fabric, adjacent to the abbey and city hall. Residential areas consist primarily of Victorian and Edwardian tenements and terraced housing, with layout influenced by the railway line that runs through its southern section.
