Congregational Profile for Holy Trinity Church, Dunfermline
Congregational Profile for Holy Trinity Church, Dunfermline Canonical District Holy Trinity Church serves the City of Dunfermline and the landward area of Fife to the west of the M90 motorway. The population of Dunfermline is growing fast and by 2010 the estimate was about 48,200 compared to the 2001 census figure of 39,200. The recent growth is primarily attributed to the Eastern expansion of the city which has added 4000 new homes and 3 new primary schools. A further 2000 homes are planned. In addition there are proposals for a similar Western Expansion, including further primary and secondary schools, which is expected to take place over the next 10 years or so. The landward areas are made up of smaller communities such as Saline, Newmills, High Valleyfield, Crossford, Cairneyhill, Limekilns, etc. account for about another 20,000. Local Business Parks have attracted major companies as BSkyB Subscription Service, the Bank of Scotland Card Services (Visa) Centre, and the new Amazon distribution centre. Babcock Marine, which is currently building the UK's new aircraft carrier at Rosyth, is another major employer. However, many residents in the district work in Edinburgh, Glasgow and other towns of central Scotland taking advantage 1 of the excellent transport links. Edinburgh airport is less than a half hour drive and there is a frequent rail service into the capital. A new Forth Road Bridge - The Queensferry Crossing - is under construction and due to open in 2016. Dunfermline is proud to be the birthplace of Andrew Carnegie, the son of a weaver who became Steel King of America and father of modern philanthropy.
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