Museums
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Visitor Information - Fife
History and Heritage
Castles
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Museums
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Visitor Attractions Visitor Information - FifeHistory and Heritage |
Castles
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Out and About: |
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Being in the east of the country, the Kingdom of Fife is generally drier and warmer than many other parts. As well as having treasures all of its own, good road and rail links links make it an ideal base for exploring other areas such as Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh; all of which are within easy reach. Tourist attractions include a number of coastal villages such as Aberdour, Crail, Elie and Anstruther among others. St Andrews, of course, has its own character and charm. The North Sea Cycle Route passes through the region and the newly developed Fife Coastal Path is popular with both locals and visitors.
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Historic Buildings and Castles: |
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Dunfermline Abbey is the remains of a great Benedictine abbey founded by Queen Margaret in the 11th century. |
St Andrews Castle There has been a fortification of some sort at this site since the late 1100's. St. Andrews castle has been through many changes in ownership, alternating between the English and the Scots. After the siege of 1337, the Scots destroyed the castle so that the English would find it unusable. |
St Monans Windmill A glimpse of Fife's industrial heritage, this was part of the St Monans saltpans complex. Free admission. |
Near Pittenweem. The castle dates from the 14th century and has been restored in relatively recent times. Also of interest is the walled garden in the castle grounds. |
Museums and Galleries: |
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Crail Museum The museum and heritage centre give a glimpse of life in the old Royal Burgh. Admission is free. |
Anstruther harbour. Fishing is clearly a significant industry in the area and this museum in Anstruther provides a history from early times to the present day. |
Where else but St Andrews? Traces the history of the game in the UK and abroad. |
Laing Museum Main Street, Newburgh on the River Tay. Newburgh's history from medieval times to maritime and industrial town. Free admission. |
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St Andrews. A varied programme of arts and crafts exhibitions. Admission free - open all year except between Christmas & New Year |
Focusing on the heritage of Methil and surrounding area. |
Dunfermline. The cottage where he was born and the museum tell the story of one of Dunfermline's famous sons. |
Dunfermline. In its time it has been an Abbot's home, a laird's mansion, an iron foundry and an art school. It has been steeped in history as wave after wave of events washed over it. |
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St Andrews. We exhibit contemporary and abstract art from Scottish Artists and artists from all over the world. We also exhibit hand made jewellery, ceramics, glass, metal art, handmade clocks and handmade mirrors to name a few. |
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Parks and Gardens: |
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Scottish Deer Centre The Scottish Deer Centre in Rankeilour Park, by Cupar, has a variety of deer species and is also home to a collection of birds of prey. There are woodland trails, treetop walkways, covered shelter areas for the family picnic and children's play areas. |
Near Kingsbarns. The house is not open to the public but the gardens are and there are woodland walks following the stream down to the sea. |
Lochore Meadows Lochore Meadows Country Park is in Crosshill, near Lochgelly. Admission to the park is free. Activities include fishing, golf, sailing and horse riding. There are also walks and there's a cafe. |
Cannongate, St Andrews. Now set in 18 acres, the garden was originally on a much more modest scale and was founded by the University of St. Andrews in 1889. Open all year. |
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Deep Sea World North Queensferry, below the Forth rail bridge. Said to have Europe's largest collection of sand tiger sharks. Many other exhibits, rock pools and so on. |
In the event of nuclear war, this is where government was supposed to retreat. A labyrinthine centre built 100ft underground and encased in reinforced concrete. |
The Scores, St Andrews. Another underwater experience. Open all year. |
Fife Animal Park
Collesie, near Cupar |
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Silver Sands This is a deservedly popular area near Aberdour with parkland and a beach in a fine bay. The Fife Coastal Path and the Millenium Cycle Route both pass through. |
St Andrews Preservation Trust and Gardens
A sixteenth century house with displays and artefacts illustrating the heritage of the town. |
Charlestown, near Rosyth. Workshops dedicated to preserving the traditional building crafts working with stone and lime. |
This heritage village is really a must-see for visitors to the area. |
Sport & Leisure: |
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Horse Riding Barbarafield Riding Centre at Craigrothie, near Cupar, in the Howe of Fife offers qualified instruction and lessons. |
Waterskiing
Waterskiscotland, Scotland's National training Centre for water-skiing and wakeboarding based at Townhill Country Park, near Dunfermline, offers full equipment hire and coaching for all levels. Beginners very welcome. |
Country Sports Newton Farm, near Wormit on the Firth of Tay. Fly fishing, clay shooting, off-road driving and quad biking, all in superb hilltop setting. |
Watersports
Elie Watersports is situated in the popular holiday resort of Elie in Fife. The sandy curve of Elie Bay encloses a wonderful expanse of sheltered water, making it the finest setting for beginners on Scotland's East Coast. Beyond the bay, the open sea offers a challenge to the more proficient participant. |
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Fishing Loch Fitty Trout and Coarse Fishery. Open Mar-Dec. Natural Scottish loch with hard fighting fish. |
Multi-Activity East Neuk Outdoors offers courses in a range of activities, including kayaking, abseiling, archery and canoeing. |
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Tours: |
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Cycle the Fife Millenium Cycle Ways with us on a self-led or group tour. Short breaks and cycle hire. |
Twenty years experience of successful golf organisation. |
Small group personalised tours and airport transfers. |
Scotland Tours Co and 1st Events Ltd: creating great vacations in Scotland for groups and individuals - golf, touring, Celtic, city breaks and festivals. |
Car Hire: |
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Travel in style: full and half day tours, airport and hotel transfers, wedding transport and golf tours. |
Taste of Scotland (Bespoke Tours): luxury chauffeur-driven cars for any occasion. |
Golf travel, airport transfers, chauffeur driven tours. |
Kirkaldy. |
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