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During the Scottish Reformation, the abbey church was sacked in March 1560.

Some parts of the abbey infrastructure still remain, principally the vast refectory and rooms over the gatehouse which was part of the former city wall.

The nave was also spared and it was repaired in 1570 by Robert Drummond of Carnock.

It served as the parish church till the 19th century, and now forms the vestibule of a new church.

This edifice, in the Perpendicular style, opened for public worship in 1821, occupies the site of the ancient chancel and transepts, though differing in style and proportions from the original structure.

Also of the monastery there still remains the south wall of the refectory, with a fine window.

Next to the abbey is the ruin of Dunfermline Palace, also part of the original abbey complex and connected to it via the gatehouse.