Fife's Coastal Villages
The Fife coast is famous for its picturesque fishing villages. To the east of Largo bay, discover the delightful villages of Earlsferry, Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther and Crail.
MOREThe Fife coast is famous for its picturesque fishing villages. To the east of Largo bay, discover the delightful villages of Earlsferry, Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther and Crail.
MORELargo bay extends from Buckhaven and Methil in the west round to Kincraig Point in the east and overlooks the Firth of Forth. The bay features miles of golden, sandy beaches and is also the home of our sister caravan and holiday park at Leven Beach.
MORETake a relaxing boat trip on the Forth Belle and enjoy unrivalled views of the Firth of Forth and the famous Forth Road and Railway bridges! Daily boat trips to Inchcolm Island departing from South Queensferry. Evening dance cruises with live music. On board café/bar and buffet catering.
MORETake a walk through one of the world’s longest undersea viewing tunnels and watch many types of sea creatures including sharks swim above your head!
MOREPerched atop an extinct volcano, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site.
MOREFounded in 1867, Leven Thistle is famous throughout Scotland both for the quality of the golfers it has produced and the warm welcome that is extended to visiting golfers.
MOREEscape by boat to this remarkable island, home to one of the most complete medieval abbeys in Scotland. It was supposedly founded by King Alexander I after he was stranded here in 1123. Reach the island on Forth Boat Tours' Forth Belle.
MOREThis 18-hole golf course overlooks the historic holiday town of Burntisland and has magnificent views over the Firth of Forth. Burntisland Golf House Club is officially recognised as the 10th oldest club in the world. Visitors, group and corporate bookings welcome.
MOREVisit the Isle of May on the “May Princess”, and see the remains of a 12th Century monastery, and the oldest lighthouse in Scotland. On your walk you will see incredible wildlife including puffins, guillemots, razorbills, cormorants, eiderducks and many more.
MOREHidden beneath an innocent farmhouse lies Scotland’s best kept secret for over 40 years, a tunnel leading to Scotland’s Secret Bunker. Had there been a nuclear war, this is where Scotland would have been governed. Discover the twilight world of the cold war, and discover how they would have survived, and you wouldn’t!
MORESt. Andrews is the home of golf, the sport having been played here for some 600 years. The Old Course is arguably the most famous golf course in the world, and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club is still the ruling body for the rules of golf. St. Andrews is also home to the third oldest university in Britain and you'll find much to explore within the town itself.
MOREExperience a day in the life of the Stuart monarchs at Falkland Palace, their country residence for 200 years – and a favourite place of Mary, Queen of Scots. Set in the heart of Falkland conservation village, and surrounded by extensive gardens, this partly restored Renaissance palace is the perfect place to while away an afternoon.
MOREThe Fife Coastal Path stretches for 150 kms from North Queensferry in the south to the Tay Bridge in the north. Each corner holds another secret for you to discover. With historic castles, quaint fishing villages, award-winning beaches, rugged cliffs and wildlife reserves, walking the Fife Coastal Path is an experience not to be missed!
MOREThe Home of Golf. The 7 St Andrews Links courses - Old Course, New Course, Jubilee Course, Eden Course, Strathtyrum Course, Balgove Course, Castle Course - are open to the public and everyone can follow in the footsteps of the legends of the game, from Old Tom Morris to Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
MOREThe Dive Bunker is a long established PADI Dive School & Dive Shop based at Burntisland in Fife, within easy access of Burntisland harbour and the local slipway. Dive Bunker offers a broad range of services including discover scuba experiences, diver training and guided dives on the coasts of Scotland.
MOREAt Lochore Meadows Equestrian Centre you can take a horse riding lesson in the indoor riding arena or outdoors in the jumping paddock. You can also go for a quiet trek in the Lochore Meadows Country Park or enjoy an off road hack around our beautiful countryside.
MOREThe Royal Burgh of Culross is a unique survival, a town that time has passed by. It is the most complete example in Scotland today of a Burgh of the 17th and 18th centuries. The old buildings and cobbled streets create a fascinating time warp for visitors.
MOREWhy not experience parkland golf at its best on this stunning 18-hole course? One of Fife's hidden gems, it was designed by Tom Morris in 1904, and offers enviable views over the Firth of Forth and the surrounding Fife countryside.
MOREElie Watersports is a well-equipped centre offering a wide range of activities including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and waterskiing. The sandy curve of Elie Bay offers wonderfully sheltered water for beginners, and the open sea beyond the bay provides a challenge to the more experienced.
MOREScotland's biggest and busiest agricultural show is held annually in June at the Royal Highland Show Ground (right next door to Edinburgh Airport). This 4-day event includes: livestock parades, equestrian and showjumping events, shearing competitions, a giant indoor food hall, children's activities and much, much more!
MOREDunfermline is the historic capital of Scotland and one of the largest towns in Fife. Its historic abbey was founded by Malcolm III of Scotland in the 11th cent. The palace was a favourite seat of Scottish kings and was the birthplace of Charles I of England. Dunfermline is the birthplace of the industrialist Andrew Carnegie, and is the headquarters of the Carnegie Trusts.
MORECluny Clays is one of the fantastic attractions set in the rolling Fife countryside. It has top-of-the-range facilities for numerous activities and sports, such as golf, shooting, segways and an adventure park.
MOREThe Flyers play their home games out of Fife Ice Arena in Kirkcaldy. The season runs from September to March with match night tickets on sale at the Arena Box Office and online, so booking your tickets couldn’t be easier!
MOREIn a spectacular location opposite the harbour in the fishing village of Anstruther, the museum tells the story of the Scottish fishing industry, its boats, harbours and communities.
MOREThe 18-hole course presents a continual challenge, and it is a fine test of traditional links golf, which, in the view of many members, is how golf should be played! Visiting golfers and parties are welcome.
MOREEvery August, the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe transform one of the world's most beautiful cities, with 3 exhilarating weeks of the finest creators and performers in the world, and something for everyone.
MOREOpen to the public on Sundays,the museum is at the forefront of historic bus restoration and operation in Scotland and houses about 190 vehicles, including around 160 buses, in varying levels of condition.
MOREKirkcaldy has the longest street fair in Europe with over 200 fairground rides and attractions, held each Easter on the town esplanade. Kirkcaldy is one of Scotland's most ancient burghs, with a history stretching back to the 11th century. It became an industrial centre in the 19th century and was the first town to use the power loom, which revolutionised the weaving industry. In later years it became the world's linoleum capital!
MOREThe world-famous Victorian Forth Railway Bridge was the world’s first major steel bridge and ranks as one of the great feats of civilization. Construction began in 1883 and completed on 4 March 1890. Side-by-side with its more modern companion, the Forth Road suspension bridge, and the third Forth crossing (currently under construction) these awe-inspiring monuments to three centuries of engineering can be seen from either North or South Queensferry.
MOREA remarkably attractive village centre which backs onto the sea, and a very unusual rivermouth harbour. The narrow Main Street winds its way along the shoreline, the houses on its seaward side backing almost directly onto the beach. Lower Largo was the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, whose adventures inspired Daniel Defoe's book, Robinson Crusoe. A bronze statue of Selkirk stands on the site of the cottage in which he was born.
MOREAbbot House, with its pink walls, is the oldest house in Dunfermline, dating from 1450. Experience this historic building first-hand, see the 16th-century fresco and working brew house or lunch in the barrel-vaulted café on local produce.
MOREBuilt against the stunning backdrop of a sheer quarry rock face amongst the rolling hills of Ratho, this truly awe-inspiring indoor climbing centre is one of the finest in Europe. Instructor-led courses for beginners, equipment hire, café and shop. Try climbing, bouldering or abseiling and find your head for heights!
MOREThe castle dates from as early as the 14th century and has magnificent plaster ceilings, painted panelling and fine furniture. The grounds and garden could easily be a day out in themselves, with acres of woodland walks, a bird hide and an abundance of nature.
MOREIce skating sessions are available at Fife Ice Arena in Kirkcaldy, or try their Ice Discos on Friday nights - one of the most popular sessions of the week!
MOREMonthly farmers' markets in St Andrews, Dunfermline, Cupar and Kirkcaldy offer fine food, drink and local produce.
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