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visitscotland.com Contents 2 The Kingdom of Fife at a glance 4 A perfect playground 6 Great 8 Intriguing heritage 10 Outdoor adventures 12 Natural larder 14 Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 The Kingdom of Fife is a great place to 16 Eventful Fife visit, enjoy and explore. We’ve got a 18 Travel tips wonderful coastline with award winning 20 Practical information beaches, lovely rolling countryside, and 24 Places to visit pretty villages and bustling . You’ll find 41 Leisure activities plenty of attractions to visit and things to do 45 Shopping whatever your interests. Explore Fife’s rich 47 Food & drink past at our historic sites and learn about our 55 Tours royal connections with the ‘In the Footsteps of Kings’ app, watch out for wildlife on the Welcome to… 58 coast or in the countryside, learn about our the kingdom 59 Events & festivals heritage at one of the fantastic museums 59 Family fun (we’ve got everything from golf to fishing!), of fife 60 Accommodation bring your golf clubs and play world famous 68 Regional map courses, discover the vibrant arts and culture You’ll never forget the Kingdom of Fife. Explore this enchanting region and you’ll take back memories of gorgeous coastal villages, scene including some amazing artists, ancient , a royal palace and historic abbeys, as well as makers and musicians, visit iconic film and relaxing times enjoying delicious food and drink. Tee off in the TV locations, or try something different like spiritual home of golf, dig your toes into the sand on swimming with sharks or creating your own award-winning beaches and soak up historic tales. There’s also a great line up of arts, music gin. There’s a great variety of accommodation and outdoor festivals and events throughout Cover: Abbey and a delicious selection of food and drink the year to keep you entertained. Above image: including locally made products too. You’ll find a fascinating range of attractions Credits: © VisitScotland. and fun outdoor activities in a region that is Kenny Lam, Stuart Brunton, family-friendly and full of adventure. Damian Shields, / Damian Shields, Fife Council/ Airborne Lens, Fife Council/ Ryan Edy, Peter Dibdin,

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Quality Assurance awards are correct as at January 2020. 2 the kingdom of fife OU KN highlights Y O If you’re a golfer you’ll appreciate The of St Andrews is home to D W ' Galleries – admire I ? the quality of Golf the sport of golf, and to Scotland’s D Falkland, Course, an Open Championship oldest university. works by Fife-born artist , Dysart Final Qualifying course. , the Scottish and Tucked away on the outskirts of Colourists and much more. have all starred See how many species you can town is the beautiful The Galleries will host a in the TV show spot on the nature trails in Leven at St Andrews Botanic Garden. Don’t major retrospective of w Outlander. e w if Letham Glen and Silverburn Park. forget to explore the nearby , w f Vettriano’s early works 4 . / vis om Stop for a bite to eat at the Cottage cathedral and the family-friendly September - 15 November itscotland.c Window Café, and you can even gem, Craigtoun Country Park. 2020. stay the night in the park’s newly 2020 will see the reopening of the opened campsite. extended Wardlaw Museum at the ' – you’ll university. never forget walking this 117- mile (188-km) route along They dot the coast like pearls on a North Fife, and the glorious beaches and through chain – the fishing villages of Crail, Howe of Fife charming fishing villages. , , Wind back the clock in the medieval ' – taste and Elie are just a few of the gems of Cupar. This is a town for yourself why this award- waiting for you to discover them. steeped in history and set amongst winning establishment is They lie in the famous East Neuk of a patchwork of fields, rolling often judged one of the best Fife, the region’s beautiful eastern hills, woodlands and farming fish and chip shops in the UK. corner. communities. ' Enjoy Dunfermline Carnegie the kingdom of fife Head on over to the award-winning Meet ancestors of today’s Fifers at Library & Galleries, featuring Scottish Fisheries Museum in the Fife Folk Museum in the village a museum and gallery Anstruther, then explore the of Ceres and discover collections of spaces. Grab a bite to eat , Kirkcaldy at a glance charming local galleries in agricultural tools, pottery, paintings, in its mezzanine café which Pittenweem. Or while away a day in toys and much more. Enjoy a coffee has stunning views over Visit the Kingdom of Fife and discover an exciting variety of family attractions, outdoor pursuits Crail, with its ancient parish church, in the Weigh House Tearoom. the landscaped garden to fascinating shops and Crail Pottery, and a rich history based on Royal , palaces and castles. Marvel at the breathtaking views Imagine life as the owner of Hill of and where you can pick up beautiful Tarvit Mansionhouse & Gardens, Dunfermline’s Heritage around every corner from the rolling hills of the countryside to the pretty fishing villages and handmade ceramics. historic towns along the coast. one of Scotland’s finest Edwardian Quarter. You now have top secret security mansion houses. Its splendid Dunfermline and West Fife Buckle up that seatbelt and try On a green slope overlooking clearance to descend into collection of antiques, furniture, The soaring vault of Dunfermline karting at Knockhill Racing Circuit, Loch you’ll find the UK’s Scotland’s Secret Bunker, the Chinese porcelain and superb Don’t miss... Abbey is a fitting resting place Scotland’s National Motorsport first Earthship, a solar-powered 24,000 sq ft command centre paintings would be all yours... ' Step back in time as you pace where Scotland would have been for the bones of King Robert . educational and research centre Join the Queen as a fan of Griselda the cobbled streets of the made entirely from natural and governed in the event of nuclear Bruce. The abbey was founded Get up close to sand tiger sharks, Hill Pottery Ltd® in the village of of Culross. You recycled materials. war. It was Scotland’s best-kept in 1072 and it’s impossible not to conger eels, stingrays and more Ceres, and start your collection of can see history writ large in secret for over 40 years, and admire its stunning Romanesque at Deep Sea World in North Pop into the Harbourmaster’s their lovely hand-painted Wemyss the town’s elegant, ancient lies hidden 150 m beneath the architecture. Queensferry, Scotland’s national House in Dysart before you start Ware® pottery. buildings and stunning floorboards of a traditional-looking aquarium. your journey along the Fife Coastal palace. How did the son of a poor Fife farmhouse. Explore Tentsmuir Forest, a glorious handloom weaver become the Path. Here you can learn all about pine forest which borders white ' Hop on a boat trip to the Isle Kirkcaldy and Mid-Fife Pack a sandwich and meander richest man in the world and the the path, as well as the history of sand dunes and a magnificent of May and visit the hundreds For a lively programme of theatre, round the , with most generous philanthropist? Dysart as a key Scottish port, and beach. It’s the perfect spot for of puffins which nest there in dance and music, head to the Adam its tranquil and beautifully- Find out at the enjoy a bite to eat in the bistro. wildlife watching and a family the summer months. Birthplace Museum in Dunfermline. Theatre in Kirkcaldy. maintained gardens, new visitor Fancy an action-packed family day picnic. ' Kids will love the brilliant Then visit the Dunfermline Carnegie Kinghorn packs a lot of fun into a centre, café and gift shop. You out? Then visit Meadows St Andrews Aquarium where Library & Galleries which was the small place – here you can stroll can sample a dram at the nearby Come nose to nose with amazing Country Park, near . Pack you can press your nose to world’s first Carnegie public library along two lovely sandy beaches, Distillery, or take in wildlife at the Scottish Deer a tasty picnic and go for a wander the glass and get close to funded by the Scottish-American tee off on a challenging 18-hole golf a bite at Bowhouse, a local food Centre, near Cupar. You can also around the stunning loch or take a fascinating species such as businessman. course and enjoy coarse fishing and hub housing local producers and enjoy spectacular bird of prey bike ride along the park’s network sharks, seahorses, piranhas canoeing on a pretty loch. monthly markets. demonstrations or take a treetop of woodland trails. walk through Witches Wood. and seals. You can also meet meerkats and marmosets! VISITSCOTLAND.COM 4 the kingdom of fife OUT MO D R IN E F Discover medieval Fife when you follow the Fife Pilgrim Way, a new long-distance

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highlights ' Ever been to a snowdrop festival? It’s truly wonderful, and there’s one every spring at Cambo Estate, Kingsbarns. ' You may spot seals frolicking in the of Forth from the Fife Coastal Path. ' Known as a dragonfly hot spot, head to the Morton a perfect Lochs, part of Tentsmuir Naitonal Nature Reserve. ' Follow the Red Squirrel Trail playground Fife Pilgrim Way, in Devilla Forest, Kincardine.

Your everyday cares are about to dissolve... There’s nothing quite as uplifting to the spirit as a day Mansionhouse & Garden. Then go the beach. Adventure company out amid rolling hills, green forests and golden beaches – and you can find them all here in the squirrel spotting in the woodland Blown Away, in St Andrews offer Don’t miss... Kingdom of Fife. You’ll never run out of ways to enjoy this natural playground with walking trails, or climb the hill to enjoy fantastic all kinds of beach activities, from ' Remember your binoculars cycling routes and a magnificent coastal path, which runs for miles around the sparkling coastline. views. land yachting and stand up paddle on a walk around the boarding to kayaking and riding the Get your heart pumping with charming Kinghorn Loch – waves in a high speed Zapcat. Pack a picnic and spend an can book free beach wheelchair Roam the lovely trails in the an action-packed day down at there is lots of wildlife to spot. afternoon in one of Fife’s beautiful rentals. Regional Park and ' Take a short walk up Binn Hill parks, such as in discover geological marvels such as Saddle up and pedal out on more in for stunning Dunfermline, Victorian Beveridge the bizarrely shaped Bunnet Stane than 300 miles of cycle paths from panoramic coastal views Park in Kirkcaldy or Craigtoun and Carlin Maggie’s Stane. The coast to countryside on the Fife across the to Country Park near St Andrews. East and Hills are the Cycleways – a great way to explore & The . Let the sea breeze ruffle your hair on the region. Or try out the Fife Cycle highest points in Fife and you’ll find ' See how many species of a scenic walk along the Fife Coastal Park, an outdoor traffic free cycling you can’t help gazing for ages at the migrating birds you can spot Path. You can cruise the coastline facility, between Lochgelly and wonderful panoramic views. Stroll at the Muir Wildlife for 117 miles from Kincardine to Lochore, and the first of its kind through the nearby Falkland Estate, Reserve, by Crail. Newburgh with sandy beaches, in Scotland! and visit the Pillars of Hercules cafe attractive fishing villages and for some delicious organic food. ' At Falkland Estate, follow Here’s an idea for a mini-adventure curious wildlife for you to discover. the Maspie Den paths – take a boat trip in the summer A paradise for animals and humans through the forest to the Yad Dig out your crabbing net or a months from Anstruther out to the alike – that’s Tentsmuir National waterfall and the Tyndall bucket and spade and head to . This fascinating island Nature Reserve, near . Bruce Monument, which one of Fife’s stunning beaches was previously used by monks, Look out for seals on the long sandy offers glorious views of the for the day. Wander along miles Vikings and smugglers and is home beaches. Fife countryside and beyond. of golden sands at Elie Ruby Bay, to one of the oldest lighthouses in Pause and smell the fragrant If you want to explore Kingdom Pettycur Bay and at West Scotland. It’s also home to colonies aroma of the beautiful sunken further, try venturing into the Beach in St Andrews, where you of puffins and seals. rose garden at Lomond Hills Regional Park for more amazing views. VISITSCOTLAND.COM Canoeing, Lochore Meadows Country Park 6 the kingdom of fife discover more highlights courses ' Browse the exhibitions and wonderful visual displays ' Lundin Links – its fine links at the British Golf Museum fairways and beautiful greens in St Andrews. were redesigned by in 1909. ' Give your game a tune-up ' Forrester Park in Dunfermline from the swing doctors at – a magnificent 18-hole course the Golf set in ancient parkland. Academy. ' , Cupar – a charming ' The 9-hole Balgove Course heathland course set amongst in St Andrews is ideal for pine trees, silver birch and youngsters and beginners, heather. who will still be challenged by shallow bunkers, ' Anstruther – a hidden gem undulating greens and offering stunning views of wide fairways. Anstruther harbour, the and the Isle of May. ' Don’t miss Fife’s newest ' Kirkcaldy Golf Club – an course, Dunbarnie Links, attractive 18-hole parkland due to open in spring 2020. course. ' Play traditional golf with ' Scotscraig – a mix of hickory clubs at Kingarrock heathland and links, an at Hill of Tarvit, near Cupar. enjoyable, yet testing course ' Enjoy a round at Elie, the in . course James Braid learnt ' Leven – the Leven Golfing to play on. Society is the 11th oldest golf ' Aberdour has been voted club in the world. one of the best golfing great ' Balbirnie Park, Markinch – a experiences, and its sea fine example of the best in views are something traditional parkland design. special. golf Aberdour Golf Club

Enthusiastic novice? Seasoned professional? Or a happy hacker? Whatever your talents, you’ll be in golf heaven in Fife. You could tee off on a different course every Saturday for a year, from OU KN dangerously difficult links to charming inland courses. Y O D W I ? D The Old Course It’s thanks to St Andrews that the The Old and New courses in Crail. Set in a rugged corner of the in St Andrews was game as we know it exists today, St Andrews that we see today were coast, the course was laid out by the first and it’s here that you’ll find the created by ‘Old’ Tom Morris who is ‘Old’ Tom Morris. Test your skills to have 18 holes, jewel in the crown and spiritual celebrated for his pioneering work over the rocky bays and on the long and this is now the

w world standard. e home of the game, the Old Course. in course architecture. He was also par 3s with greens perched right w if w /f Famed worldwide, the Old Course a fantastic golfer, setting the Open on top of the vertical cliffs. The .v m isi .co is confirmed in the Guinness Book record as the oldest champion, par 4 fifth hole is one of the most tscotland of World Records as the oldest at the age of 46, in 1867. Children challenging, and is appropriately golf course in the world. It hosts and adults can have plenty of fun named, Hell’s Hole. every tackling the humps and bumps For a modern links challenge, try five years which will be back in St of the Himalayas putting course, , often voted Andrews to celebrate the 150th located next to the second tee of one of the world’s top 100 courses. Open in 2021. You can play on this the Old Course. legendary course yourself, but you For more ideas and themed golf Here’s a hidden gem of a golf must book in advance. trails, go to www.visitfifegolf.com course – the old Balcomie Links by

VISITSCOTLAND.COM VISITSCOTLAND.COM Ladybank Golf Club 8 the kingdom of fife highlights ' – this architectural gem has UNESCO World Heritage Site status and celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2020. For the best view head to – or hop on a train going across the bridge. ' Enjoy a family day out at the oldest free traditional in Scotland, held every year at the end of June in Ceres. ' Explore Backhouse Rossie Estate and see their National intriguing Heritage Daffodil Collection. There’s also woodland walks and a Victorian walled heritage garden to discover. ' Ravenscraig Castle, Kirkcaldy Do you love a good yarn? History drips from the very stones of our buildings and you can hear the peaceful palace gardens and the grounds of the castle for an entire was built to make enemies stories of ancestors wherever you go. Explore the many castles, palaces and museums scattered world’s oldest real tennis court, summer following the Battle of falter. You can see how in the fort’s towering facade, throughout the region and uncover the remarkable history of this unique corner of Scotland. which was built in 1539! Culloden in 1746! 3.5 m-thick walls and See Falkland Palace and other St Monans Windmill is a living commanding views of the Its nave is now grassy and open more about the town’s ancient Make a mini-pilgrimage of your own amazing historic sites across the reminder of Fife’s former booming Firth of Forth. to the elements, but it’s easy to history and heritage through down the 87 steps to St Margaret’s Kingdom come to life with ‘In salt industry. This late 18th-century imagine in all impressive exhibitions and displays. Cave, Dunfermline, where the the Footsteps of Kings’. This free salt mill was used to pump sea ' Admire St Andrews’ imposing its pomp as Scotland’s largest and canonised Queen Margaret of medieval city gate, the West Fishing has been the lifeblood of augmented reality mobile app water into special evaporation pans most magnificent church. Climb Scotland would go to pray over 900 Port. Built in 1589, the West the East Neuk for generations and lets you experience the area’s before they were heated. the 33 m high St Rule’s Tower, built years ago. Or walk the Fife Pilgrim rich history in a new way with fun Port is one of the last medieval you can learn more about how it Reputedly no stone castle in around 1130, for sweeping views of Way and become a modern day activities tailored to each location, city gates left in Scotland. shaped the local people’s lives at Scotland has been standing longer the town and coastline. pilgrim by following the ancient with many to discover across the ' The Artline group showcases the Scottish Fisheries Museum in than . Explore its pathways and visiting medieval region. Join Jess the Jester on a restored art and heritage While you’re in St Andrews make Anstruther. ancient corridors and stretch your sites along the route. sure you visit the castle. It was once fun journey through Fife on your buildings on the railway Need a moment of sanctuary in legs with a walk round its beautiful the official residence of Scotland’s Tour companies Discover next visit. Find out more at through Fife. this busy world? Find it in the walled garden and grounds. leading bishop and has a very Dunfermline Tours and Forth www.welcometofife.com/jess www.theartline.co.uk magnificent Dunfermline Abbey, the See for yourself why saints sought scary bottle dungeon. Explore the Pilgrim will happily share their Step back in time to the 16th and ' The award-winning Fife Folk final resting place of many Scottish out the peace of St ’s Cave in extended Wardlaw Museum at the knowledge of Fife’s key pilgrimage 17th centuries as you stroll around Museum, in Ceres, looks at kings and queens. The legendary Pittenweem as a haven. The cave , with new sites and Fife’s significant place in the beautiful Royal Burgh of Culross, the most important aspect of is one of the royals gave Pittenweem its name, ‘pit’ exhibition spaces. Scottish history. not far from Dunfermline. Walk along life in the Kingdom of Fife – sleeping here – minus his heart, being the Pictish word for ‘place’ pretty cobbled streets in this historic its people. Duck your head and step inside which is buried in Tucked into the Lomond foothills and ‘weem’ meaning ‘cave’. the 18th century Harbourmaster’s in the . The nearby and set in the heart of a medieval village and admire the beautiful The first ever mention of Scotch Artline, Aberdour House at Dysart, for a hands-on Abbot House is also an important village you’ll find the royal Falkland ochre-coloured Culross Palace. whisky was at , history lesson in the business arts site in the town’s Heritage Quarter, Palace and Garden. This gem was and Garden is Newburgh in 1494. Visit Lindores of salt and trading. and is due to reopen in 2020. used as a hunting lodge for several beautiful inside and out – you Abbey Distillery and learn all Scottish monarchs including can see fabulous paintings and Explore the Dunfermline Carnegie Take time to explore the abbey about the processes and history Mary Queen of Scots. Today you tapestries then stroll round the Library & Galleries, with a museum, complex including the ruins of a of whisky making on a distillery or can enjoy its French-influenced glorious gardens. Here’s a fantastic gallery spaces, cafe shop and palace built by King James VI in the apothecary tour. Renaissance architecture, reading rooms – all adjoining the 16th century that became a home fact – the 5th Earl of Kellie hid beautifully reconstructed rooms, world’s first . Learn for his queen, Anne of . in a burnt-out tree stump in the

VISITSCOTLAND.COM VISITSCOTLAND.COM 10 the kingdom of fife more activities ' Head to East Neuk Outdoors, at Park in Anstruther, to try archery, canoeing, abseiling, orienteering and mountain biking.

' Grab you walking boots and explore the paths and trails of Maspie Den, Falkland which boast fascinating features and pases through Falkland village along the way.

' Lundin Ladies Golf Course – the second hole on the course is home to the ancient Standing Stones of Lundie, which date back over 6,000 years.

' Starting at Culross and North Queensferry follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims on the Fife Pilgrim Way, a 70 mile path takes in spectacular outdoor views of the Highlands, the Coast, Forth and Tay Estuaries and the Lomond Hills. adventures The Bunnet Stane, near Gateside Don’t miss... Ready to play? Well, Fife is a truly exceptional outdoor playground, and it’s ready and waiting for Bring your bike or simply hire Expect rosy cheeks and smiles ' An exhilarating afternoon at you to spring into action. Fife is heaven for golfers, but the great game is by no means the only one here and enjoy the Kingdom on a family day out at Lochore Knockhill Racing Circuit, the sport available in this action-packed part of Scotland. of Fife Cycle Ways, a network of Meadows Country Park. You can over 300 miles (483 km) of cycle throw yourself into a wide range home of Scottish motorsport. Take a ride around the circuit A quick look at the map will show as the Divebunker based at who would have flocked to routes on sleepy old railway paths, of activities, from orienteering forest tracks and quiet country and hillwalking to mountain yourself or enjoy weekend you Fife has miles and miles of Burntisland. medieval Scotland and discover events. beautiful coastline, making it an important historical sites along lanes. Head to Pitmedden Forest, biking and kayaking, at the Leave the everyday world far ideal destination for sailing. Set the way. near , where you’ll Outdoor Recreation Centre or ' Take the wheel of a 4x4 at behind and explore Fife on foot sail from attractive coastal towns find miles of track that weave take a refreshing stroll or bike ride the Scottish Off Road Driving along 117 miles of the Fife Coastal Head to Cluny Activities near such as Anstruther, Newburgh, between trees and down slopes, through tranquil woodland trails, Centre near Auchtermuchty. Path. The path stretches from the Kirkcaldy for a range of family- Kinghorn, Tayport and and with options for both experienced many of which are wheelchair and Forth estuary in the south to the friendly activities that everyone you can choose between weekday, mountain bikers and beginners. mobility scooter accessible. ' Get on target for a great Tay estuary in the north and will can get involved in, including weekend, group and individual day out at the Scottish Clay guide you past picturesque fishing shooting sports, golf, footgolf and a Grab your kit and head to Townhill Why not try a spot of horse riding? sessions. Country Park, north of Dunfermline You’ll find riding centres at Cupar Shooting Centre near St towns and villages, award-winning children’s indoor and outdoor play Andrews. The Firth of Forth has been one beaches, unexpected wildlife and area. There is also a clubhouse with for a game of tennis, cricket, and Dunfermline. football or even croquet. This of Scotland’s most important some absolutely stunning views. a delicious menu of homebaking. Take your family for a walk or ' Fancy yourself as the next shipping areas for centuries and tranquil country park is also home Lewis ? Try your Take a journey through history on In the sandy curve of Elie Bay, you’ll cycle through the pine forest this has left some fascinating to Waterski & Wakeboard Scotland, driving hand at indoor karting the Fife Pilgrim Way, an exciting find Elie Watersports whose helpful trails in Tentsmuir Forest, then wreck dive sites. You can choose a custom-built site. With world- at Kartstart in Kirkcaldy. long distance route which winds instructors can have you whizzing idle the afternoon away building from many providers that offer class boats and state-of-the-art through the ancient Kingdom. over the waves on waterskis or a sandcastles on the beach. training and guided dives such facilities, beginners and experts Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims wakeboard. alike will have a brilliant time here.

VISITSCOTLAND.COM 12 the kingdom of fife foodie E OUR T BE S S A T delights… T ' At The Newport Restaurant A guarantee of enjoy amazing food, by the finest quality masterchef Jamie Scott and w t w Scottish food and s e stunning views across the w b . drink on offer r v u Tay to the V&A . is o its te co tas ' Head to The Cellar, in tland.com/ Anstruther to sample their menu, inspired by seasonal Scottish produce and locally foraged ingredients from Fife’s coastline and countryside. ' Fruit picking is a fun and tasty way to spend an afternoon. There are many farms you can pick your own fruit at, including Cairnie Fruit Farm near Cupar or Blacketyside Farm near Leven. ' Take a waterbuffalo farm tour at Boglily Buffalo Farm, near Kirkcaldy and then pop into their Bothy café for a natural tasty bite to eat. pop into... larder The Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews ' Room With a View – try out this great seafood restaurant We hope you’re hungry... In the plentiful Kingdom of Fife, you’ll find ample opportunity to sample Stock up on fresh local vegetables, Pick up a bottle of the Spencerfield in Aberdour, offering stunning the fabulous local food and drink at farmers’ markets, shops and eateries. With rich farmland and well hung beef and artisan jams Spirit Company’s wonderful artisan views of the Firth of Forth. blue waters, Fife is the perfect environment for yielding the most delicious natural produce, from and chutneys from the Pillars of whiskies; Sheep Dip, Pig’s Nose ' Ostlers Close, Cupar – sample mouth-watering berries to succulent meats and the freshest seafood. Hercules in Falkland, Balgove and The Feathery, or their famous Larder Farm Shop near St Andrews Edinburgh Gin, which comes in a traditional Scottish dishes with a modern twist. Our chefs can count on fantastic Pittenweem or Laura’s Chocolates Bowhouse, near St Monans, also or Ardross Farm Shop in Elie. variety of flavours. produce on their doorstep, which in . holds monthly markets and is At St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Pop the cap off a bottle or two of include two Michelin starred home to a great selection of local Squid and Apple Arancini at Pay a visit to Darnley’s Distillery, at Company, near Pittenweem, see rich, locally produced ale during restaurants, so it’s no wonder producers. The Newport Restaurant, Kingsbarns, for a tour to learn about the art of cheese-making and your visit. Try the St Andrews that restaurants here can offer Newport-on-Tay distilling and of course a delicious Head to Lindores Abbey Distillery sample a range of award-winning Brewing Company’s Neuk Ale, dark you delicious, seasonal meals gin tasting. You can even distil your for fine dining, a whisky tour, artisan cheeses made from milk mahogany in colour with rich coffee every day of the year. Visit own gin in their Gin School. whisky and champagne afternoon from the cows on the farm. and chocolate flavours. Eden Mill www.foodfromfife.co.uk for is a craft brewery and distillery teas or a light lunch and some Who doesn’t love an authentic Italian a fantastic choice of food trails Buy directly from producers at one creating beer, whisky and gin all by homebaking. ice cream? And few do it better than around the region. of four farmers’ markets held in hand and you can learn about the Kirkcaldy, St Andrews, Dunfermline Sample some of Fife’s fabulous Jannettas Gelateria in St Andrews. Are you a chocaholic? Get ready to history and process by joining a and Cupar. Choose from a freshly caught seafood. You can Ah, the ‘water of life’! Visit the indulge your wonderful weakness beer or whisky tour. wonderful array of freshly picked stand on the quayside and see the Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor by visiting the attractions on fruit and vegetables, locally reared local fishermen landing their catch in Centre, on the Cambo Estate outside Scotland’s Chocolate Trail. In Fife meats, artisan cheeses, home- Pittenweem, and try some fantastic Kingsbarns, and learn how whisky is you can visit the Cocoa Tree Café in baked goods and confectionery. on your travels. crafted in the visitor centre.

VISITSCOTLAND.COM 14 the kingdom of fife Don’t miss... ' Various spots along Fife’s stunning coast line have provided the perfect backdrop for film and TV locations over the years. Make a trip to West Sands in St Andrews, made famous for its role in the classic beach race scene in the film Chariots of Fire. St Monans has featured in The Railway Man starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, as well as in the most recent version of Whisky Galore. The villages of Elie and Pittenweem starred in The Winter Guest, which starred Emma Thompson and was directed by Alan Rickman. Year of COASTS AND Don’t miss a packed programme WATERS 2020 St Monan’s Windmill of events happening across Fife and the rest of the country. For more information visit Coasts and waters have shaped Fife’s history and this influence is still seen today, from the take a trip out on the water with beers you can try alongside their www.visitscotland.com/ycw2020 rainwater which makes local whisky to the abundance of wildlife around the coast and rivers. Forth Sea Safaris, based in North whisky. Lindores Abbey Distillery, There is also plenty of fun to be had, including lots of watersports or relaxing coastal walks along Queensferry. which sits opposite the now ruined Share your experiences using abbey of the same name, opened the Fife Coastal Path. Visit the Isle of May, a quick boat #ScotlandIsNow and #YCW2020 in 2017. ride from Anstruther, where you No visit to Fife is complete without Take in dramatic cliffs, miles of open canoeing with East Neuk can explore the island, which is exploring its charming coastal sandy beaches and picturesque Outdoors. a National Nature Reserve. In towns and villages, from Culross fishing villages along the Fife There are awesome adventures the summer months the island is to the East Neuk. Fife’s coast is Coastal Path. This long-distance with a difference to try too. filled with nesting puffins or try to home to unique attractions like walking route takes in brilliant Experience land yachting in spot the resident seals around its the Scottish Fisheries Museum spots such as Aberdour Castle, St Andrews with Blown Away coastline! You can get up close and and North Queensferry Harbour Abbey and Tentsmuir Experiences, or for an even more personal with a host of sea life and Light Tower – the world’s smallest Forest. Pick a section to explore white-knuckle ride, try their high- other creatures at the St Andrews working light tower which you can or try the full 117-mile route for powered racing boats, Zapcats. St Aquarium or at Deep Sea World. light yourself! an unrivalled walking experience. Andrews’ beaches are accessible to Home to the largest transparent Discover scenic spots like Lady’s There’s plenty of opportunities everyone too – try the West Beach tunnel in , its easy to spot Tower near Elie and St Monan’s to get on the water as well. Go wheelchairs, which can be rented the resident sharks – you can even Windmill, as well as stunning sailing, paddle sports and open for free. go diving with them! beaches, including three Blue water swimming in Loch Ore, The runs along the They say whisky is the water Flag beaches in Aberdour, while the surrounding 260 acres Fife coast, and three famous of life, and there are plenty of Burntisland and Elie. Go cycling which make up Lochore Meadows bridges connect the region to its opportunities to enjoy a dram in along the esplanade at Kirkcaldy’s Country Park are the perfect neighbours. Visit the Forth Bridge, Fife. Visit Kingsbarns Distillery and waterfront or visit Dysart Harbour, spot for walking and cycling. Try one of the most iconic images of discover their single malt on three which starred in season 2 of kayaking around the north Fife Scotland, which celebrates its 130th different types of distillery tour. Outlander. coast with Outdoor Explore or go anniversary in 2020. You can also Nearby, Eden Mill in St Andrews produces a selection of gins and

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Find out more at visitscotland.com/ycw2020 Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum The British Golf Museum Join the conversation #YCW2020 Moodie Street, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 7PL 1 2 0 4 9 Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AB 1 6 4 0 9 T: 01383 724302 [email protected] T: 01334 460046 [email protected] www.britishgolfmuseum.co.uk www.carnegiebirthplace.com Five star museum containing the largest collection of golf memorabilia in Discover how Andrew Carnegie, born a weaver’s son in Dunfermline, Europe. Hands on activities. Stunning displays. Have your photo taken emigrated to the USA, became the richest man in the world and one of KIRKCALDY D3 with the Claret Jug. A must-see experience for golfers and non-golfers CERES D2 the most generous philanthropists of all time! His legacy includes alike. Wemyss Ware Pottery landmarks such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Peace Palace, and Kirkbrae, Ceres, Fife KY15 5ND over 2,800 public libraries worldwide. T: 01334 828273 [email protected] www.wemyssware.co.uk Makers and retailers of Scotland's most famous hand painted pottery. Wemyss Ware • Fascinating exhibits • Interactive displays • Victorian kitchen garden has been made in Fife since 1882. Visit our • Gift shop • Shortlisted for 2019 Family Friendly Museum Award • 5-star Museum • Children’s activities • Toilets and baby changing shop and visitor centre in the lovely village of oooo Museum E ƒ v ∑ ∫ ooooo Museum E ƒ v k ∑ Ç ß Ceres. Open: Mar-Jun: Mon-Sat, 10-5pm, Sun, 1-4pm; Jul-Aug: Daily, 10- Open: All year. Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. oooo Tourist Shop , 5pm; Sept-Oct: Mon-Sat, 10-5pm, Sun, 1-4pm; Nov: Mon-Sat, Nov-Mar: Daily, 10am-4pm. Open: All year 10-4pm, Sun, 1-4pm. Last entry 30 minutes prior to closing. Admission: Adult £10, Senior aged 60 and over and Students £6 Children Monday to Saturday 2-4.30pm Admission: Free. Level access to exhibition hall only. aged 16 and under FREE

Library, Museum, Art Gallery, Abbotshall Rd, Kirkcaldy KY1 1YG 3 0 5 T: 01592 583206 www.onfife.com/venues/kirkcaldy-galleries Come and explore Kirkcaldy's cultural hub. Kirkcaldy Galleries offers visitors a library, museum, art gallery, local & family history room, café, By DUNFERMLINE C3 gift shop and children's areas - all under one roof! This historic museum ST ANDREWS E2 CRAIL F2 Scottish Vintage Bus Museum was first opened in 1925 as part of the town's War Memorial and re- M90 Commerce Park, Lathalmond, opened in 2013 following a £2.5 million refurbishment. Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road, St Andrews by Dunfermline, Fife KY12 0SJ KY16 9DP T: 01383 623380 www.svbm.org.uk T: 01334 659380 Britain’s largest museum of its kind and www.onfife.com/venues/st-andrews-museums a great day out for the family. Stunning Victorian mansion nestled in the • Café and children's areas • Disabled access • Local & family history grounds of Kinburn Park. A-Z the history of St room • Gift shop • Library and museum Andrews, changing exhibitions and children's

5 3 8 2 4 ooo Museum E k ∑ activities. ooo Visitor Attraction , ƒ k Open: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 10am-5pm; Thurs, 10am-7pm; Sat, ooo Museum E ƒ k Open: First Sunday in April to first Sunday in Oct. Sundays only, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12noon-4pm. Changing exhibitions: please Open: Apr-Sep, Mon-Sat, 10.30am-4pm. Closed public holiday Mon 12.30-5pm. check website for details. 6 May. Oct-Mar, Wed-Sat, 10.30am-4pm. Admission: Adult £5, Child/Concs £3, Family ticket £12. Please refer to Admission: Free. Admission: Free. Crail Pottery est. 1965

our website for our special weekend events, where admission 75 Nethergate, Crail, Fife KY10 3TX 2 1 0 charges will vary from those above. T: 01333 451212 [email protected] www.crailpottery.com Every piece hand thrown on the wheel, decorated, glazed and fired in our workshops. Diverse range of stoneware, terracotta planters, raku and LEVEN D3 ST ANDREWS E2 bright hand painted earthenware. See the workshops, browse in our VisitScotland Quality Assurance Fife Heritage Railway St Andrews Preservation Trust showroom and relax in the secluded yard. James Danton, 12 Laburnum Road KY8 Museum Quality you can trust 2HA 12 North Street, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9PW T: 01592 743498 [email protected] T: 01334 477629 [email protected] www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk www.standrewspreservationtrust.com Small, Fife Heritage Railway welcomes visitors to independent social history museum situated • Set around a beautiful courtyard in the heart of historic Crail • Every pot view our workshops and also to our monthly in a 17th century house in the town’s old made here in Crail by the Grieve family open days when a steam locomotive should be fisher quarter, a stone’s throw from both the

operating. 9 6 0 2 castle and cathedral. 55736 ooo Visitor Attraction oo Visitor Attraction E , k E ƒ ∑ Open: All year: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-5pm. THE SIGN OF QUALITY Open: Tues & Sat, 11am-4pm. Monthly open days advertised on our Open: Open Mar- Nov, opening hours vary. Admission: Free. website, with planned train rides scheduled. Please check our website for further details and events. Admission: Free entry to site. Train rides extra when available. Admission: Free. Donations most welcome. www.visitscotland.com/qa

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DUNFERMLINE C3 By LEUCHARS E1 ST ANDREWS (6 miles) & CRAIL (3 miles) F2 Places to visit Tentsmuir Forestry and Land Scotland, 1.5 miles east of the B945 (follow signs to Kinshaldy Beach) KY16 0DR Display adverts T: 0131 370 5100 [email protected] www.forestryandland.gov.scot Tentsmuir is a magical combination of forest trails between tall trees and open sand dunes. There’s rich wildlife, from coastal grassland dotted with wildflowers in spring and summer to great flocks of sea birds that

feed on shellfish. If you're lucky you may see red squirrels in the trees! 6 9 7 , ƒ Open: All year from 9am. Gates locked at different times during the year – please see website for details. Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries Admission: Car parking: £2 per vehicle, payable at electronic barrier. Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre 9 7 4 2 5 1-7 Abbot Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NL 1 0 2 4 6 9 Please have correct change available. Kingsbarns Distillery, East Newhall Farm, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife T: 01383 602365 www.onfife.com/dclg KY16 8QE Spectacular attraction for everyone to experience and enjoy, including: a T: 01333 451300 [email protected] museum over two floors, three contemporary exhibition galleries, www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com children's library, local history study and archives space as well as a METHIL D3 Situated on the Cambo Estate near the village of Kingsbarns, East Newhall mezzanine café run by Heaven Scent with stunning views over landscaped Methil Heritage Centre Farm has been carefully restored and converted into a small distillery and gardens to Dunfermline Abbey & Heritage Quarter. 272 , Methil KY8 3EQ visitor centre. Book a tour on our website, by phone or just turn up. We T: 01334 659339 fife.museums@onfife.com look forward to welcoming you to our distillery. www.onfife.com/venues/methil-heritage-centre Popular community museum with a permanent display about the Methil area and a • The world's first Carnegie Library • Café and shop • Family friendly programme of temporary exhibitions, tea room • Distillery tours • Whisky and souvenir shop • Café serving light programme of events and exhibitions and shop. Wheelchair accessible. refreshments • Exhibition • Parking ooooo Visitor Attraction E ƒ v k ∑ µ ooooo Visitor Attraction k ∑ Ç Open: All Year: Mon, 10am–5pm; Tues, 10am-5pm; Wed, 10am– oo Visitor Attraction E v k ∑ Open: All year, daily. Summer, 10am-6pm. Winter, 11am-4pm. 5pm; Thurs, 10am–7pm; Fri, 10am–5pm; Sat, 10am–4pm; Sun Closed 25/26 Dec and 1/2 Jan. Open: All year. Tues-Thurs, 11am-4.30pm; Sat, 1-4.30pm. Out of ONLY 40 MINUTES FROM EDINBURGH! 12noon-4pm. hours access by arrangement. Closed Christmas, New Year Admission: Kingsbarns Tour 1 hour £10: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, Admission: Free. Entry fees may apply to certain events and exhibitions. and public holidays. 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, (4.30pm in summer). Dream To For full details check out the website. Admission: Free. Dram Tours 2.5 hours: 2pm. Under 18s free with adult. ANDREW CARNEGIE BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM GLENROTHES D3 ST ANDREWS (3 miles) E2 great things have small beginnings! Places to visit Discover the story of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) - a weaver’s son who emigrated to the of America Wildlife, nature and where he became the richest man in the world! Find out why Carnegie decided to give all his wealth away to help build libraries, natural attractions universities and peace and science centres around the globe.

ENTR OPEN: Daily, 1 March - 30 November Y (Last entry is 30 minutes before closing) FREE! Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum Moodie Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7PL Glenrothes & Area Heritage Centre Craigtoun Country Park TEL: 01383 724 302 6-8 Marchmont Gate, , Glenrothes KY7 5NB Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews KY16 8NX WEB: www.carnegiebirthplace.com T: 01592 757215 [email protected] T: 01334 472013 [email protected] Glenrothes & Area Heritage covers the history of Glenrothes, Fife's www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk Administrational Capital, one of the most successful post-war New Towns. Set in 47 acres of well-maintained grounds, this is an ideal location for a family day out. Off season, visitors can make use of free facilities such as By KINCARDINE B3 Learn of the social and cultural history of nearby Markinch, Leslie, the adventure playground, trampolines, zip wire, trim trail, fairy glen and Devilla Forest BE IN THE KNOW Thornton and Kinglassie with their rich mining, spinning, weaving and fully inclusive play area. Our seasonal paid attractions run Easter - Forestry and Land Scotland, by Kincardine FK10 4AT paper-making industries. October. We also have a picnic hut which is available to hire. T: 0131 370 5674 [email protected] KNOW Our accredited Information Partners scotland www.forestryandland.gov.scot The only Scottish venue to learn the history of the dynastic Leslie/ The Scots Pine trees of Devilla are a perfect habitat for red squirrels. are based throughout Scotland and family and of Noele, Countess of Rothes, who lived in nearby 'Palace of After trying to spot them along the Red Squirrel Trail, continue to explore Leslie' and was a survivor of the Titanic disaster. • On-Site cafe • Miniature railway • Tractor rides • Boating • Crazy golf can offer tailored advice to help you the wider forest and its four lochs, which are home to dragonflies and • Putting • Bouncy castles • Pedal cars make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider otters. tips about the must see attractions in the local area. ooo Visitor Attraction oooo Visitor Attraction E , ƒ k 6 9 7 Open: Feb-Dec: Tue-Sat, 11am-3:30pm. Open: All year. Café: Daily, 25 Mar - 25 Oct, Wed - Sun out-with. , Look out for the sign or find us at Admission: Free Seasonal paid attractions: Daily, during Easter & October Open: All year holidays and 30 May - 23 Aug, weekends only out-with. Admission: Free visitscotland.com/iknow Admission: Free entrance & parking. Individual ride tickets: £1.70 each or 11 for £17. Day Passes: £8.50-£30. Season Tickets: £32-£94. See website for full details.

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Cashmere at Lochleven is the place to find that perfect Discover events and cashmere sweater or accessory along with other quality branded clothing and gifts. Visitors can browse a wide range of men’s, ladies’ and children’s clothing and accessories, with exhibitions at ONFife! their cashmere range changing on a regular basis. There’s also free parking and a coffee shop that sells a variety of bakes, coffee, tea and other refreshments. We also offer free parking and disabled access.

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Contact Cashmere at Lochleven, Kinross KY13 8DH 01577 867570 www.onfife.com [email protected] www.cashmereatlochleven.com

Rock and scree hillsides, ponds, woodland and herbaceous borders.

Botanical and geographic displays, and extensive glasshouses hold alpines, desert plants and exotics.

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HOUSE I GARDENS I MAZE I SHOP & EAT I STAY

The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings

CASHMERE HERITAGE CENTRE, CLOTHING, COFFEE SHOP AND FREE GUIDED MILL TOURS OPEN 7 DAYS JOHNSTONSOFELGIN.COM Shop only: Shop only: NEWMILL EASTFIELD MILLS 11 MULTREES WALK 4 PILMOUR LINKS ELGIN MANSFIELD ROAD EDINBURGH ST. ANDREWS IV30 4AF HAWICK TD9 8AA EH1 3DQ KY16 9JG t: 01738 552300 e: [email protected] www.scone-palace.co.uk

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The best little zoo in Scotland!

Soft play | Eco-friendly café fifezoo.co.uk

A great family day out!

EMBARK ON A HISTORIC ADVENTURE

Aberdour Castle

St Andrews Castle & Cathedral

Step into history and discover iconic attractions with our Explorer Passes. Available at historicenvironment.scot/explorer or any of our sites.

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Web: www.theweecouper.co.uk email: karen@ theweecouper.co.uk 25 SHORE STREET ANSTRUTHER FIFE TEL: 01333 279551 FIND US ON GOOGLE MAPS

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St Andrews 5PM VEGETARIAN CAFÉ AYS FRESH FLOWERS & PLANTS Cambo Gardens & The Stables Visitor Centre DOG FRIENDLY 01333 451040 | www.cambogardens.org.uk TURD Kingsbarns NATURE PLAY AREA Registered charity No: SC028131 SA Cambo Estate

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Free entry | 7 days a week Wardlaw Exhibitions | Events Free entry | 7 days a week Shopping | Sea views MuseumWardlaw Exhibitions | Events Museum Shopping | Sea views Home to Expanding Golf’s History ExpandingHorizons Horizons Museum • Shop • Café

The award winning British Golf Museum uses a mixture of highly visual displays and exciting interactives to explore over 500 years of golfing history.

For more information call 01334 460046 or visit www.britishgolfmuseum.co.uk

www.st-andrews.ac.uk/museums T: +44 (0)1334 461660 www.st-andrews.ac.uk/museums @MuseumsUniStAT: +44 (0)|1334 461660 THE BRITISH GOLF MUSEUM, BRUCE EMBANKMENT, ST ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9AB. The University of St Andrews is@ a MuseumsUniStAcharity registered in Scotland,| No: SC013532 The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Trust. A Scottish Charity SCO 07857 The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC013532

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WEST OF DENNY A4 Carron Valley Forestry and Land Scotland, WEST OF DENNY FK6 5JL T: 0131 370 5674 [email protected] www.forestryandland.gov.scot Get a taste of the Highlands in this rolling forest on the shores of the Carron Valley reservoir. Enjoy an easy waterside stroll or family cycle ride, a blast through the forest by mountain bike or tackle the distinctive peak of the Meikle Bin for panoramic views over central Scotland.

, ƒ Open: Car park: Summer, 7.30am-9.00pm; Winter, 7.30am to 6.00pm. Admission: Free. Parking charges apply. Stay active on holiday with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust Leisure activities With 14 leisure facilities across Fife providing a wide range of indoor and Golf outdoor activities, you’ll never run out of ideas for a fun day out that keeps you and your family active on holiday!

Visit one of our centres or go online to find out more at: fifeleisure.org.uk @FifeLeisure Scottish Charity No.S C039464 | Company Registration No.SC336004

ABERDOUR C4 Leisure activities Aberdour Golf Club Seaside Place, Aberdour, Fife KY3 0TX Come and meet a world full Activities – outdoor T: 01383 860256 [email protected] www.aberdourgolfclub.co.uk A stunning 18 hole coastal course which runs alongside the River Forth with views across to Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills. Challenging , alalll in one place! course with two signature par 3's to start with. Suitable for all levels of of aanimnimaalsls golfer. 1 0 8 There are over 10 talks, ∑ k feeds and interactive Open: All year; Daily, 10am-10pm. Closed 25 Dec, 1-2 Jan. sessions EVERY single Admission: Mon-Fri: £35; Sat-Sun: £45. Parties enjoy discounts. Contact day. From our family the club office to arrange. of Harbour Seals, to the      Piranhas in the and Sand Tiger Sharks in our main tank, we ANSTRUTHER E3 Only 20 minutes are home to thousands of creatures! centre from the City Centre! You can explore all of our world’s East Neuk Outdoors We’re only a short walk oceans, right in one place. Cellardyke Park, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AX T: 01333 310370 [email protected] from North Queensferry Let us inspire you to discover more of Scotland. Come along and become a Deep www.eastneukoutdoors.co.uk Train Station, jump on the Sea ExplExploreorerr,, joinjoin in the fun,fun, learlearnninging A range of outdoor activities for individuals, Come and talk to our knowledgeable and friendly train from the city centre all aboabouutt our beautiful anianimmals,als, theitheirr families & groups including 'come & try' information experts. You never know, we might just let to enjoy the views of the habitats, and whawhatt we cancan dodo to sessions, half-day, day or multi-day. Team you in on a few local secrets. Forth Bridges Building Days. protect them and our oceans! 2 4 1 8 Find out where we are and when we’re open at E , ƒ v visitscotland.com/icentre. Open: Apr-Sep: Daily, 10am-4.30pm. Selected evenings from May- www.deepseaworld.com Aug. Please check our website or give us call/email for prices Find us under the Forth Rail Bridge in North Queensferry, Fife KY11 1JR | t. 01383 411880 & more details. You can also find us on Facebook. Admission: From £10pp per activity session - Kayaking, Open Canoeing, Archery, Snorkelling, Raft Building, Fire Making & Bushcraft.

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BURNTISLAND C4 CUPAR D2 ST ANDREWS E2 Links Golf St Andrews 7 Pilmour Links, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9JG Country Park T: 01334 478639 F: 01334 474086 [email protected] Welcome to Lochore www.linksgolfstandrews.com Creating Memorable Golf Tours since 1985. Meadows Country Park Providing customised Tours and Cafe. Situated in the including St Andrews Old Course tee times heart of Fife, Lochore

and Packages to The Open. 3 5 7 8 Meadows Country Park Motorhomes has over 1,200 acres to explore! It’s a great place Open: All year. are welcome Admission: All of our golf tours are fully customised.We are a St Andrews to visit with a wide range Burntisland Golf House Club Elmwood Golf Course & Driving Range Links Authorised Provider of Old Course tee times and an www.lochoremeadows.org.uk of leisure and recreational

David McPherson, Dodhead, Burntisland, Fife KY3 9LQ Elmwood Golf Stratheden, by Cupar, Fife KY15 5RS 2 4 8 6 1 Authorised Provider of tickets & packages to The Open in [email protected] activities that cater for T: 01592 874093 T: 01592 872116 [email protected] T: 01334 658780 T: 01334 658782 [email protected] 2020 at Royal St George's and 2021 in St Andrews. Tel. 01592 583343 all the family. www.burntislandgolfhouseclub.co.uk www.elmwoodgolf.co.uk Home to the 10th oldest club in the world, this 18 hole course has 18-hole golf course, floodlit driving range, short game practice area, changing rooms, showers, catering, a practice area, a practice putting coaching/ golf lessons available. Licensed bar and renowned restaurant green and a fully stocked professional's shop. with great views of Tarvit Hills. Visitors and golf societies welcome on our Leisure activities environmentally friendly course. Display adverts • Very reasonable package prices for golf and catering. • Group discounts • Willie Park design and one of the must plays on the James Braid list The Outdoor Education following his alterations • Winter memberships available. Other • Open all year round • Licensed restaurant • Floodlit driving range • Golf Centre is situated on the memberships available from £175. lessons • Short game area lochside within Lochore k ∑ E , k ∑ Meadows Country Park. You can take part in courses Open: Always open. Members have preference till 9.30am each Open: All year on full greens (weather permitting). Elmwood is the morning and 1.30pm on a Sat. perfect setting for golf and suitable for golfers of varying or hire equipment for Mountainbiking, Paddlesports, Admission: Everyone welcome. handicaps. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Mountainsports, Sailing, Canyoning and Coasteering. golfer. Admission: Fees: £30 weekdays, £35 weekends. Check website for [email protected] | 01592 583388 daily/seasonal offers. https://outdooreducation.fife.scot

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St Andrews Land Train Tours A warm welcome awaits you!

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• 18 hole championship links golf course • Traditional links layout • Modern clubhouse, partly in 600-year-old baronial home • Online booking available @ www.leven-links.com

Open: All year. Open: Please see website for details. Visitors always welcome. Green Admission: Day ticket £60, round ticket £45. fees from £65 per round. For further information please visit www.lmlandtrains.co.uk or (@LocalMotionLT) Tickets from guard on Train or in advance at Visit Scotland iCentre, 70 Market Street, St Andrews or Trip Advisor

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East Neuk Outdoors is a family-run outdoor activity centre on Fife’s scenic east coast in Cellardyke by Anstruther. We offer a range of outdoor activities for individuals, families and groups including 'come and try' sessions, half-day, full-day or multi-day options. Kayaking, Canoeing, Archery, Snorkelling, Paddle Boards, Axe Throwing, Bushcraft and Firemaking

01333 310370 • www.eastneukoutdoors.co.uk • www.facebook.com/eastneukoutdoors

ST ANDREWS E2 Shopping J & G Innes Ltd 107 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9QW Shops T: 01334 472174 [email protected] www.jg-innes.co.uk Stationers, art supplies, bookshop, gift shop and an exhibition/gallery on the first floor which is available to hire.

E , Open: All year: Mon-Sat, 8.45am-5.15pm; Sun, 12.30-4.30pm.

FORFAR, ANGUS Gammies Country Clothing Station Yard, Carseview Road, Forfar, Angus DD8 3BT T: 01307 466416 M: 0743 679 3717 [email protected] IN 2020, SCOTLAND www.gammiescountryclothing.co.uk Gammies country clothing offers an extensive CELEBRATES THE YEAR range of leading country brands for ladies and OF COASTS AND WATERS gents.

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Est. 1978 HEAVEN Rejects Dept Store has operated as a family run store Aikman's Bar & Bistro since it opened in 1978. Barbara Ritchie, 32 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX T: 01334 477425 www.aikmans.co.uk Aikman's is a family-run business welcoming visitors, locals and students since 1985. GLENROTHES D3 We specialise in European beers featuring 4 on draught and more than 40 bottled beers. Listed in CAMRA "Good Beer Guide"more than 25 times since 1987. Known as "The Home of Live Music in St. Andrews" with at least one night of music every week. Food served till late. Early childrens' licence early evening. Wi-fi. Dog Friendly.

, ∑ Open: Mon- Sat 11am-1am Our store has grown tenfold since Sun 12.30pm-1am then and stocks a wide range of everything for the home from budget The Fettykil Fox in Glenrothes Leslie, Glenrothes, Fife KY6 3EP lines to designer merchandise. T: 01592 749613 [email protected] vintageinn.co.uk/thefettykilfoxglenrothes A country pub near you oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring ST ANDREWS E2 the hearty, seasonal pub food on our menu.

• With easy access to Edinburgh, and the South The Fettykil Fox is ideally placed for business and leisure. • Just 6 miles from , ∑ Open: Mon-Sun, 12noon-11pm.

The Criterion Steve & Hazel Latto, 99 South Street, KY16 9QW T: 01334 474543 [email protected] www.criterionstandrews.co.uk We are a multi award winning family run traditional bar established in KIRKCALDY D3 1874, we are open and licensed from 10am every day of the week in the Society Club heart of St Andrews. We serve a huge range of local products including 6 cask ales, 160+ malt whiskies, 80+ gins, 30 rums plus much more. Our 13 Charlotte St, Kirkcaldy KY1 1RN traditional pub menu is served from 10am and our World famous Cri Pie is T: 01592 265246 served from 10am to Midnight, we source as many ingredients as possible [email protected] from the local area and our main suppliers are all from St Andrews. • CURTAIN & UPHOLSTERY • FABRICS • WALLCOVERINGS • READY MADE CURTAINS • LIGHTING • CHINA & GIFTS Student Night on Thursdays ‘Infinity Thursdays’ • Open and Licensed from 10am every day • Dog friendly • Home of the (Chart, House, Old Skool pop, Throwback • KITCHENWARE • COOKSHOP • GALLERY • RUGS & CUSHIONS • BEDDING • BATHSHOP • WEDDING FLORISTRY HIRE famous Cri Pie • Live music every Thursday • Televised sport • Multi Tracks) £3 entry, selected drinks £2 & £2 shots. award winning • Traditional Scottish pub • DRESS FABRICS & CRAFTS • GARDEN CENTRE • INTERIOR DESIGN MEASURE & FIT SERVICE Cocktail Master classes starting at £14.95. Function rooms to suit with buffet options. E , ƒ k ∑ Rejects Department Store • 123 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 2BS Open: Mon-Wed, 10am-midnight. Thurs-Sat, 10am-1am. Sun, 10am- Open: Opening times: Thursday 10pm-2am, Friday 10pm-3am, midnight. 01592 655 955 • [email protected] • www.rejectsonline.com Saturday 10pm-3am Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am-5.30pm & Sunday, 11am-5pm • FREE PARKING

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ST ANDREWS E2 TAYPORT E1 Food & drink Harbour Café Tayport VisitScotland Quality Assurance 10 Broad Street, Tayport DD6 9AJ T: 01382 553757 Restaurants Quality you can trust [email protected] www.facebook.com/HarbourCafeTayport The Harbour Café is a community enterprise run for the benefit of Tayport. It is on the Fife Coastal Path and The Fife Millennium Cycle

Route. 8 6 3 4 2 ∑ k ƒ E THE SIGN Open: Daily: Mon, Wed, Thurs & Sat, 10am-4pm; Tues & Fri, 9am- OF QUALITY 4pm. Sun, 11am-4pm. The Saint Laura Smith, 170 South Street KY16 9EG T: 01334 473186 [email protected] www.the-saint-bar.co.uk www.visitscotland.com/qa Formerly St Andrews institution The West Port, the Saint has received an extensive renovation creating cosy, modern lounge areas and a refreshed, extensive garden area so you can enjoy whatever the Scottish weather ANSTRUTHER E3 CUPAR D2 throws your way. Whether you are a visitor or local and in sunshine or Food & drink rain, The Saint is the ideal spot to while away a sunny afternoon, tuck into some locally sourced, quality bar dining or have a wee dram courtesy of our knowledgeable, passionate bar team. Delicatessens/farm shops &

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42-44 Shore Street, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AQ 25 Bonnygate, Cupar KY15 4BU 4 8 7 T: 01333 310518 info@anstrutherfishbar.co.uk T: 01334 655574 [email protected] www.ostlersclose.co.uk www.anstrutherfishbar.co.uk Small intimate restaurant run by Jimmy and Amanda Graham for 39 years. UK 'Fish & Chip Shop of the Year' winner, the famous award-winning The best of seasonal local produce is sourced from Scotland's natural FALKLAND, by CUPAR D2 Anstruther Fish Bar delivers the ultimate experience, from net to plate. larder to create modern Scottish menus, supplemented with produce from Food & drink Family owned & managed for over 16 yrs, you can be assured the freshest their own garden and foraged wild mushrooms. quality, sustainable Scottish seafood, all purchased daily from local boats. • Scotland's Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year Award WINNER 2019/20 Cafés/tearooms/ • Scotland's 'Best Fish & Chips' Award WINNER 2019/20 (The Food Awards Scotland) • Plastic Free Champion Award 2019 • UK Good Food coffee shops Awards FINALIST 2019/20 • Visit Scotland 'Taste Our Best' Award 2019/20 • A UK Fish & Chip Shop of the Year WINNER (Seafish) • UK • Find us on Facebook • Features well in all major food guides • Just a Good Food Guide RECOMMENDED short drive from St Andrews E Ç E Ç Open: All year. Apr-Sep: Daily. Takeaway, 11.30am-10pm; Open: All year: Dinner served Wed - Sat evenings. Restaurant, 11.30am-9.30pm. Sep-Mar: Daily. Takeaway, Admission: Reservations recommended. 11.30am-9.30pm; Restaurant, 11.30am-9pm. Closed 25-26 Pillars of Hercules Dec and 1-2 Jan.

Organic Farm Shop & Café, Falkland, Cupar, Fife KY15 7AD 8 0 4 T: 01337 857749 [email protected] http://www.pillars.co.uk Come and enjoy freshly prepared food in our vegetarian café which uses only organic produce, much of which comes straight from our own farm. DUNFERMLINE C2 Our farm shop stocks a great selection of organic wholefoods & fresh farm FALKLAND D2 Heaven Scent Café at Dunfermline produce. BE IN THE KNOW The Bruce Inn Carnegie Library & Galleries KNOW High Street KY15 7BZ 1-7 Abbot Street KY12 7NL Our accredited Information Partners scotland T: 01337 857226 T: 03451 555555 T: ext 492775 are based throughout Scotland and [email protected] [email protected] thebrucefalkland.co.uk heavenscentcoffeeshop.co.uk/coffee-shops can offer tailored advice to help you A 17th century building sat in the heart of the • Fresh, local and organic • Home-baked bread • Freshly prepared food Contemporary café, light meals, barista coffee, historic village of Falkland. A family friendly • Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider delicious home baking & afternoon teas in the Bar/Restaurant with comfortable guest rooms tips about the must see attractions in the local area. stunning DCL&G. Great views from balcony. 92544 E , k ∑ Ç available all year. Great food 7 days a week. E k ∑ Open: All year. Shop: Daily, 9am-6pm. Café: 9am-5pm. E , ƒ k ∑ Look out for the sign or find us at Open: Mon-Wed; 10am-5pm, Thurs; 10am-7pm, Fri; 10am-5pm, Sat; Open: Mon-Thurs, 12noon-10pm. Fri-Sat, 12noon-11pm. Sun, 12:30- 10am-4pm, Sun 12noon-4pm. visitscotland.com/iknow 10pm. Admission: Enter through Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries. Admission: Please contact us for details and reservations, you'll be made to feel welcome the moment you arrive.

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110 Market Street, St Andrews KY16 9PB 2 7 0 4 2 Playfair Terrace, North Street, St Andrews KY16 9HX 1 2 5 8 T: 01334 466973 [email protected] T: 01334 472970 [email protected] www.forgansstandrews.co.uk www.playfairsrestaurant.co.uk Great tasting Scottish produce is at the heart of the 's menu, with a Delicious range of Scottish steaks, seafood and other inventive dishes food offer that delivers a modern take on comforting Scottish cuisine. Here using fresh, seasonal, local produce. Menus are designed by Head Chef you can enjoy a host of events from a weekly ceilidh (every Friday & Duncan McLachlan to celebrate the best of what Scotland has to offer. For Reservations/Takeaway: Saturday night from 10pm), to duck shepherds pie night and even the odd Wide selection of beers and whiskies, and a wine list to compliment the 5 College Street, St Andrews, kiddie cinema! With fun for all the family it is a St Andrews must! dishes. An Authentic Indian & Fife KY16 9AA • Ceilidh Friday/Sat 10pm • Live Music Thurs 9pm • Private dining Seafood Restaurant Fully Licensed Tel: 01334 476666 • Family friendly • Weddings • Kids events • Scottish cuisine • Kiddie • Awarded a prestigious AA RosetDte eWalkersvery ye ar since 2015 C• V iCyclistssitScot land Events 'Taste Our Best' Restaurant ∂ Anglers Bikers E ƒ k ∑ ooo Hotel D WalkersClassic Cars C √Cyclists DGolfers kWalkers ∑ Ç C Cyclists 3 Course Early Evening Meal £10.95, 5-7pm Open: All year. Mon-Thurs, 11am-12midnight; Fri, 11am-2am; Sat, Open: All year except sea∂son AnglerscloVisitingsure o vgolferser Ch ristmas anBikersd∂ NChildrene wAnglers Yea r. Bikers 10am-2am; Sun, 10am-12midnight. Apr-Sep: Daily, 12nooΩnClassic-1 0Fieldpm Cars. SportsOc t-M ar: wee√kd ≈aGolfersys fGroupsroClassicm 5 pm Cars; √ Golfers Takeaway menu available Admission: FREE weekends from 12noon. VisitingAncestral golfers Tourism Children PetsVisiting golfers Children Order [email protected] Ω FieldExperiencing Sports Gaelic ≈ GroupsΩ Field Sports ≈ Groups Ancestral Tourism Pets Ancestral Tourism Pets Free Home Delivery on orders over £24.95 Experiencing Gaelic Experiencing Gaelic Save Dinner 5pm-12am 15% Our opening time ST ANDREWS E2 By ST ANDREWS E2 with code VS19 3:30pm - 11pm 7days The Grange Inn Early evening meal £10:95 from 3:30pm-7pm (except Saturday) Grange Road, St Andrews, Fife KY16 8LJ T: 01334 472670 [email protected] “GOOD FOOD AND GOOD SERVICE IN www.thegrangeinn.com The Grange Inn is a 2 AA rosette and Michelin COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS” recommended modern Scottish restaurant set (Eating Out in Fife 2014/15) in a converted 17th Century farmhouse This Restaurant is own & run by St Andrews University Student And overlooking St Andrews. order online @ Maisha restaurant.co.uk

Open: Tuesday - Saturday: Lunch, 12pm - 2 pm (reservation times) Dinner, 6pm - 9 pm (reservation times). Closed Sunday and Monday The Peat Inn Fax: 01334 475380 • Email: [email protected] The Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms, near St. Andrews, Fife KY15 5LH 7 4 8 3 T: 01334 840206 [email protected] www.thepeatinn.co.uk www.maisharestaurant.co.uk Dating from the 1700's, the award winning restaurant with rooms offers eight luxury suites, discreet attentive service and one of Scotland's top dining rooms.*One Michelin Star * Three AA Rosettes * Placed 23rd in the Good Food Guide Top 50 Restaurants* Look out for the Taste Our Best logo, a sign that great quality IN 2020, SCOTLAND Scottish food and drink is on the menu. CELEBRATES THE YEAR • One Michelin Star • Three AA Rosettes OF COASTS AND WATERS ooooo Gold Restaurant with Rooms E ∑ To find out more go to Open: All year. Tues-Sat for Lunch 12.30-2pm and Dinner 6.30-9pm. visitscotland.com/tasteourbest Closed Christmas & 1st week in January. Admission: Rooms, tables and gift vouchers can be booked online. Find out more at visitscotland.com/ycw2020 Join the conversation #YCW2020

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Scotland’s FiFishsh & Chip Takeaway of the Year 2019 WINNER From this perfect location on the “No trip to Fife is complete without harbour front, choose from a selection a visit to the award winning of fresh, local seafood - all purchased Anstruther Fish Bar” - The Daily Mail Mon- Sun 11am - 4pm directly from the boats by the owners Sit in or take-away - Open 7 days themselves, then cooked to order. 11:30am - 10:00pm

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ST ANDREWS E2 Tours Eat Walk St Andrews Food Walking Tour 23 Ivy Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 1PJ T: 0774 086 9359 T: 0774 086 9359 Tours [email protected] www.eatwalkstandrews.co.uk A food walking tour of St Andrews. Enjoy five locally sourced food & three drink tastings while learning about the history of St Andrews. 99056

Open: All year, 1-4pm and 5-8.30pm. By the end of the tour you will have tasted a variety of local produce: Seafood, cheeses, sweet treats, beer, whiskies even haggis neeps & tatties. Four generations of one family making ice Admission: Tours must be pre-booked on website or by email. From £65 cream in St Andrews for over 100 years per person. Max of 8 on regular tours. Private tours available. OPEN SCOTLAND-WIDE ST ANDREWS D2 (at the Cathedral end of South Street) gelato, Scotland Tours Co Shena Porteous Tour Guide ‘til late 30 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 7NT Kildene, Westfield Road, Cupar KY15 5DS T: 01383 727999 [email protected] T: 0776 541 7537 [email protected] sorbet, ice cream gateaux, sundaes, www.scotland-tours.com www.standrewsbespoketours.co.uk We arrange bespoke tours, golf tours, and Looking for a quality tour with a professionally corporate events throughout Scotland for small trained guide? Shena Porteous is a Blue Badge milkshakes, sodas, hot drinks, cakes and and large groups. "Your Scottish experience member of the STGA starts here". Authorised Provider of Old open sandwiches Course tee-times with St Andrews Links Trust. 5 3 4 Open: All year. Open: All year. Bespoke driving tours of the East Neuk, Dundee, 31 South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9QR T. 01334 473285 Admission: Prices on application. Glamis Castle, Falkland & Scone Palace etc. for up to 8 Packages (excluding tickets) to The Open in St Andrews 2021 people. Walking tours of St Andrews, Crail and Pittenweem www.jannettas.co.uk available now. Book early. for individuals and groups.

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The May Princess sails from Anstruther to the beautiful Isle of May almost every day from April to September. The island is home to an incredible array of wildlife including Isle of May Boat Trips puffins, guillemots, razorbills, shags, seals, porpoise, dolphins and the odd whale - you just have to be lucky! It can also lay claim to having Scotland’s oldest Bird Observatory, the remains of a 12th century monastery and the oldest light house in Scotland dating back to 1636. The trip lasts around 4.5 to 5 hours, with 2.5 to 3 hours ashore and a slow trip around the island to allow visitors to enjoy the spectacular scenery and wonderful wildlife from the sea. Enjoy the commentary and assistance from our experienced Skipper and crew, who will do their best to make your day out a most memorable one. We offer exceptional wildlife and nature boat tours to and around the Isle of May, giving engaging and memorable days out for all ages. ItWeis “offFantasticer excep” checktional outwildourlife reviews.and naturThee boaIslet toofurMays to andis anarabsoluteound thetreasureIsle of Maandy, giviremainsng theopenbest exforpervisitorsiencefrompossiblethe fostartr peopleof Apriloftillalltheages. 07957 585200 endTheofIsleSeptemberof May is.anHomeabsolutto Scotland’e treasurseoldestand remainsBird observatoryopen for visi, Scotland’tors froms theoldeststartLighthouseof April tillandthepossiblyend of SepScotland’tembers. oldestIt is notstoneonly stebuilteped church.in histoItryis, withnot onlyremainssteepedof 6thin andhistory12thbutcenalsoturhomey monasto anterieincredibles and ligharraythousesof wildlife,still intaincludingct, but alsoup hometo 250,000to anseabirds,incredible46,000array ofbreedingwildlife, Middle Pier, Anstruther, KY10 3AB pairsincludingof puffinsup toand250,000over 300seabgreyirds andseals.overPorpoise,200 greyDolphinseals. Poandrpoithese,oddDolphwhalein andcanthealsooddbewhalseen;e cayoun alsojustbehaveseen;toyobeulucky!just have to be lucky! PleaseIf the islandcontactis notus foryourshorterthingtripspleaseandaskexclusiveabout ourprivateshortcharters.er trips. For sailing times and prices please go to www.isleofmayboattrips.co.uk [email protected] 0747307473631671631671• info@isleof• [email protected].•uwwwk • www.isleofmayb.isleofmaoattrips.coyboattrip.uks.co.uk www.anstrutherpleasurecruises.co.uk

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CERES D2 CUPAR D2 Ceres Highland Games (Est 1314) Morag & McBrearty, 24 Haughfield Terrace, Kettlebridge KY15 7QW T: 01337 830231 M: 0736 849 2826 [email protected] Highland games and market stalls, food stalls, BBQ, fun fair. Pipe band, Highland dancing, Scottish backhold wrestling, Adult and youth track events. E , ƒ k Open: Saturday 27th June 2020. Local events from 12.30pm, pipe band procession 12.45pm. Games open 1pm. Admission: Free. Car parking (£5 per car). Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze

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bedroom apartment, along with the comfort of hotel services. www.69cromwellroad.co.uk 71891 1-19 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH ò # ñ 1 ^ G H 3 p a S k m V ∑ Ç Open: All year T: 0141 553 4288 F: 0141 553 4289 [email protected] EXAMPLE www.glasgow.frasershospitality.com 26779 CRAIL 1Hm∑ñûxkjlu# Open: All year + ©DÇø The Golf Hotel Dbl/Twn (10) £100 - £100 prpn A quality hotel, bar and restaurant in a 16th century grade listing These indicate schemes the Ensuite (5) building, perfect for a relaxing weekend or golfing holiday. Situated Private (5) Facilities symbols &©Çƒ+establishmentD may be a member of, and in picturesque Crail, fantastic facilities & great food, visit us to wind See explanation below and check all at time of booking. signposts• whether they have accessible down or for a weekend getaway. For golfers, Crail has 2 links courses Not verified by VisitScotland. ∑μ∂πº√DCÇ & is perfectly situated for a trip to 'the home of golf', St Andrews. facilities and if they offer short breaks. Golf Hotel, 4 High Street South, Crail, Anstruther KY10 3TD Accommodation options and costs See pages 21 & 23. T: 01333 450206 [email protected] thegolfhotelcrail.com Number in brackets refers to number of rooms/units of that type. Accessible ò É ö # ñ 1 X { G H û q Y Ä , p a R ! k m b ∑ ü Open: 12noon - 12midnight Sgl – Single DB&B – Dinner, Bed & pu – per unit Symbol denotes that this establishment offers access, please check with Dbl – Double Breakfast ps – per suite By CUPAR oooo Self Catering D2 establishment prior to booking. Twn – Twin B&B – Bed & Breakfast so – single occupancy Athan Cottage £300 - £370 pw Fam – Family pppn – per person per night RO – room only (breakfast not Further information A very well-equipped cottage with enclosed south-facing garden in a Bedrooms (2) quiet rural location near St. Andrews (8miles). The nearest village is prpn – per room per night included) Ensuite/priv facs – For further information either visit Sleeps (4) Ste – Suite Ceres (1.25miles) & Cupar is 3miles. Accommodation is comprised of pw – per week please check prior to booking www.visitscotland.com or contact the accommodation provider directly. one double & one twin room with en suite toilet , wash hand basin, a large lounge and dining kitchen. Secure off road parking. Mrs Oliphant, Shillinghill, Old Mill Road, Craigrothie, Fife KY15 5PZ

Facility symbols – please note that you should always check that a particular facility or service is available at the time of booking T: 01334 828361 [email protected] 54553 1 Ensuite x Telephone # Credit/debit J Property on d Dishwasher ã Electrical L ö ñ 0 f G . H [ ) , p m T t W w ü Open: All year bath and/or in bedrooms/ cards accepted working farm/ hook-up points shower for all self catering croft f Freezer available bedrooms unit . Ground floor DOUNE B&B and Self Catering D3 bedrooms , Pets accepted h Domestic help í Privately- 2 Ensuite bath kTea/coffee available by arrangement owned Creity Hall B&B and Self Catering Dbl (2) from £90 prpn and/or shower making y Payphone caravans Victorian Hall on outskirts of historic Doune village, 10min walk to Twn (1) from £90 prpn u ù Gaelic language available Doune Castle & Deanston Distillery. 3 luxury ensuite rooms, all king for some facilities in Passenger lift ë Private (3) bedrooms bedrooms spoken Caravan or superking. Private guest lounge & library. Full Irish or continental ^ Four-poster ) Non-smoking holiday homes v Hearing loop establishment breakfast included. Self catering chalet also available for up to 4. 3 Private R Restaurant beds available Karen Anderson, Creity Hall, Road, Doune FK16 6AD bath and/or E Assistance dogs I Not all T: 01786 841848 T: 0780 106 5277 [email protected] shower for all X Evening meal É Building ç Chemical toilet of historic/ ü properties/ disposal facility www.creityhall.net bedrooms available Short breaks caravans have literary/ E ò # ú 1 G H l p a S m ∑ Open: Mar-Nov. Check in from 4pm. 4 V Vegetarian available all facilities å Chemical toilet Private bath architectural disposal for and/or shower diets provided interest 0 Ensuite bath for some ô Eating out motor homes S Special diets G Garden and/or shower facilities within By DUNDEE (5 miles) oooo Gold Bed and Breakfast E1 bedrooms provided room(s) in K Shop within two miles or two miles/ Duntrune House B&B Dbl (1) from £50 pppn W Washbasins Y Open hearth self catering meal service in bedrooms/ Ä Packed lunches fire unit mobile food Superior accommodation and Scottish hospitality in listed 1820s Twn (1) from £45 pppn by arrangement available shop calls historic country family home. Superb views and grounds in quiet, Fam (1) £45 - £50 pppn rooms ` Regular live L Bed linen Å Drying facilities Ü Shop on site rural location near coast between Carnoustie and St Andrews. Min 2 Ensuite (3) H Hairdryer in r Room service entertainment provided nights. S/S £15 bedrooms j on request – F Family rooms Q Gas cylinders for Olwyn Jack, Main Wing, Duntrune House, Duntrune, Dundee DD4 0PJ { Full alcohol Leisure free or for hire mTelevision drinks licence/ facilities available exchange refill T: 01382 350239 [email protected]

www.duntrunehouse.co.uk 23864 available licensed bar 8 T Towels � Twin/double s Shower Indoor provided on n No television } Restricted swimming pool rooms available available ò É # 1 G . H Y P p a S k m V ∑ µ Ç © Open: Mar-Oct request – free ° ! Satellite/cable alcohol drinks 9 Outdoor or for hire Alpine sleeping ~ Bath available licence swimming pool platform TV M Additional ] Café/restaurant DUNFERMLINE ooo Guest House C3  Broadband a Lounge : Games room charge for ä Pitches for N Takeaway Clarke Cottage Guest House Dbl (4) £68 - £80 prpn power/fuel/ touring A Victorian property, tastefully extended providing adjoining guest � WiFi b TV lounge AChildrens’ play heating food available Twn (5) £68 - £80 prpn area caravans facility. All rooms en-suite (shower, toilet & washbasin). Free Wi-Fi ñ DVD player § Cycle hire Ensuite (9) e Smoking rooms g Laundry â Tents welcome available throughout. We're passionate about providing guests with available available p Private parking facilities on site nearby local produce & source all our meat & eggs from local farmers. ö CD player êMotorhomes � Colin or Suzanne, 139 Road, Dunfermline, Fife. KY11 4LA P Porterage q Limited parking w Washing Groups available machine welcome welcome T: 01383 735935 M: 0753 563 6755 [email protected] úDisabled � www.clarkecottageguesthouse.co.uk û iPod docking l Laundry service t Tumble dryer Car parking station parking on site adjacent to ò ö A # ú ñ . H û l 3 p a S k m b V W ∑ ü Open: 8.30am-7.30pm [ Microwave caravans or tents VISITSCOTLAND.COM VISITSCOTLAND.COM 62 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION 63

DUNFERMLINE Hotel C3 PITTENWEEM oo Self Catering E3 Davaar House Hotel Kilheugh Cottage £280.00 - £320.00 pw A warm welcome awaits our guests, we are 30 minutes from Comfortable 400+ year old fisherman’s cottage overlooking Cottage (1) Edinburgh. Central for holidays, business, golf, comfortable rooms, Pittenweem harbour. Harbour, beach, shops, bus routes and Fife Bedrooms (1) freshly cooked food, free parking and free WiFi. coastal path are a few minutes walk away. Sleeps (2)

Mrs Doreen Jarvis, 126 Grieve Street, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 8DW Mrs H MacGillivray, 4 Meadowbank Avenue, Strathaven, T: 01383 721886 F: 01383 623633 [email protected] ML10 6JS www.davaar-house-hotel.com T: 01357 520463 [email protected] # X H l Ä p a } r S k x m V ∑ ü Open: All year L É ö ñ . H [ ) , m T ü Open: April-Oct

EDENSIDE Guest House E2 ST ANDREWS oooo Guest House E2 Edenside House Dbl (8) £50 - £100 prpn Cleveden House by The Dbl (3) £90 - £150 prpn Idyllic location, superbly situated on the Eden estuary. Twn (16) £50 - £100 prpn Situated in the heart of St Andrews, our beautifully maintained Dbl/Twn (3) £90 - £150 prpn Ensuite (12) Victorian guest house comprises of 6 en-suite bedrooms, ideally Ensuite (6) Private (12) situated only a short walk to the University, shops, restaurants, bars and of course The St Andrews Old course. St Andrews KY16 9QS 3 Murray Place, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AP T: 01334 838108 M: 07555 474 997 [email protected] T: 01334 474212 [email protected]

www.edensidehouse.com www.clevedenhouse.co.uk 19618 É # 1 G . H p k m ∑ ü Open: All year ò # 1 H l Ä a ! S k m b V ∑ ü Open: Feb - Dec

ELIE oooo Holiday Park E3 ST ANDREWS oooo Guest House E2 Elie Holiday Park at Shell Bay Yorkston Guest House Multi-award-winning park with Castaway holiday homes nestled An elegant Victorian townhouse situated in the west end, a few behind a beach or close to the forest, plus a lodge with hot tub. Bar, minutes walk to town centre. Guests are assured of a warm welcome, restaurant, café and live entertainment. spacious bedrooms, a guest lounge and a delicious breakfast.

Mrs Catrina Gilmour, 68-70 Argyle Street, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9BU Elie Holiday Park, Shell Bay, Elie, Fife KY9 1HB T: 01334 472019 [email protected]

T: 01333 330283 [email protected] www.abbeyford.com 87385 www.yorkstonguesthouse.co.uk 64810 ] ë ç å A # § ú : g { ê I , ä ` Ü N â ã T ü Open: 20 Mar-2 Nov # 2 H l 4 a k m V W ∑ Ç Open: Mar-Nov

LOWER LARGO, LEVEN Hotel E3 ST ANDREWS ooo Holiday Park E2 Crusoe Hotel St Andrews Holiday Park at Kinkell Braes Overlooking Largo Bay, the hotel boasts traditional interiors and Award-winning park with stylish lodges (with hot tubs) and holiday quick access to Fife's attractions. Guests can stroll along stretches of homes (many with sea views across East Sands Beach). Bar, sandy beaches, take advantage of the nearby golf courses or visit restaurant, sun terrace and live entertainment. quaint fishing villages.

Mrs Lesley Dykes, 2 Main Street, , Leven, Fife KY8 6BT St Andrews Holiday Park, Kinkell Braes, Fife KY16 8PX

T: 01333 320759 [email protected] www.crusoehotel.co.uk T: 01334 474250 [email protected] www.abbeyford.com 87321 { , p R ∑ Open: All year ] … ë ç A # : g { [ ê I , ä ` K s ã T ∑ ü Open: 20 Mar-30 Nov

LUNDIN LINKS oooo Hotel D3 ST ANDREWS ooo Hotel E2 Old Manor Hotel Ardgowan Hotel A fantastic location with panoramic views overlooking Largo Bay & Scottish, family-run hotel, located just 200 yards from the Old Course the Forth. Let us pamper you with exquisite seasonal menus & and a 5-minute walk from the town centre and university. The hotel attentive service. The prime destination to stay when visiting the East has 36 en-suite rooms and well-known, AA Rosette rated Playfair's Neuk. Restaurant. 55 Leven Road, Lundin Links KY8 6AJ 2 Playfair Terrace, North Street, St Andrews KY16 9HX T: 01333 320368 [email protected] T: 01334 472970 [email protected]

www.oldmanorhotel.co.uk 89730 www.ardgowanhotel.co.uk 12581 # ú 1 ^ { G . H l Ä , p a R r k x m V ∑ ª √ D C z Ç Open: All year E É # 1 X { H l Ä , a R r S k x m V ∑ √ D C Ç ü Open: All year (closed Xmas & NY)

NEWPORT-ON-TAY ooooo Self Catering E1 ST ANDREWS ooo Hotel E2 Sandford Country Cottages £130 - £350 pn BEST WESTERN Scores Hotel 6 luxury, 5 star properties close to St Andrews & Dundee. Ideal for Bedrooms (14) Closest hotel to the 1st tee of the Old Course & The Royal & Ancient families, couples, family gatherings, wedding parties. All bedrooms Sleeps (28) Clubhouse. A 5 min walk will take you to many of the attractions inc. en-suite, comfy living rooms. A peaceful country retreat minutes from the Castle & Cathedral ruins, 600yr old University & the historic town. the V&A Museum, Dundee & the attractions in St Andrews. Evelyn Hardie, , Newport-on-Tay DD6 8RG 76 The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9BB T: 01382 540000 M: 07977 491429 T: 01334 472451 F: 01334 473947 [email protected]

[email protected] sandfordcountrycottages.co.uk 97231 www.bw-scoreshotel.co.uk 60312 E L É # ú d ñ 0 1 f G . H û g [ ) Y , p m T t w ∑ π ª º √ D C z ü Open: All year # 1 { H l u p R r k x m b V ∑ √ Open: All year

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ST ANDREWS ooooo Hotel E2 By ST ANDREWS oooo Bed and Breakfast E2 Fairmont St Andrews Dbl (134) £189 - £999 prpn Spinkstown Farmhouse Slg (1) £48.00 - £50.00 prpn This 520 acre five star resort encapsulates luxury, elegance and truly Twn (77) £189 - £999 prpn Countryside peace & tranquility with convenience of a short drive to Dbl (2) £80.00 - £80.00 prpn breathtaking surroundings in the ‘Home of Golf’. A truly unique and Fam (2) £390 - £1500 prpn St Andrews. Relaxing lounge, delicious breakfast, safe parking. Twn (1) £80.00 - £80.00 prpn special venue that makes your visit one to remember, with lavish and Ensuite (213) Opposite Kinkell Byre & Fairmont Hotel. Castle & Kingsbarnes golf Ensuite (4) stunning surroundings, peaceful setting with stunning cliff top views. courses nearby. Crail Road, St Andrews, Fife KY16 8PN Anne Duncan, Spinkstown Farmhouse, St Andrews, Fife KY16 8PN T: 01334 837000 F: 01334 837099 [email protected] T: 01334 473475 M: 0797 225 7327 [email protected]

www.fairmont.com/standrews or www.standrewsbay.com 55697 www.spinkstown.com 55491 É # 1 { H 8 l j u , p a R r ! k x m V ∑ Ç © Open: All year # ñ 1 G H Y p J a ! S k m b V ∑ Open: All year

ST ANDREWS ooo Hotel E2 By ST ANDREWS ooo Hotel E1 Hazelbank Slg (2) £99 - £149 prpn Drumoig Golf Hotel Elegant family run Victorian town house hotel, stunning views over St Dbl (8) £139 - £239 prpn Conveniently situated between the home of golf, St Andrews and the Andrews Bay. 10 comfortable rooms all with bath & shower. Free Twn (8) £139 - £239 prpn Open venue of Carnoustie, we are the perfect base to experience the WiFi. Only 200 yards from 1st tee Old Course, other St Andrews Dbl/Twn (8) £139 - £239 prpn wide range of golf courses in Fife and Angus. With our own par 72 courses within easy walking distance. Close to all University Buildings Fam (2) £159 - £259 prpn championship golf course, we are nine miles from St Andrews. & Admissions Office. 5 mins walk to town centre. Ensuite (28) Forgan Drive, Drumoig, by St Andrews KY16 0BE 28 The Scores, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AS T: 01382 541800 F: 01382 542211 [email protected]

www.drumoiggolfhotel.com 87760

T: 01334 472466 [email protected] www.hazelbank.com 29810 ò É # 1 . H û l Ä P } r S k x m V ∑ ü Open: 1st April to end October # ú 1 X { H l Ä , 3 p a R k x m b V W ∑ Open: All year

ST ANDREWS ooo Self Catering E2 By ST ANDREWS oooo Self Catering E2 David Russell Apartments University of St Andrews Cotton and Locke Cottages at Dron Court £455 - £605 pw Each modern apartment features 5 en suite double bedrooms and The cottages are part of a steading conversion, furnished to a high Bedrooms (2) kitchen/dining/living area. Perfect for family holidays, golf parties & standard and have south facing private gardens. An ideal location for Sleeps (4) activity groups. On-site bistro & bar available. Min stay 3 nights for exploring St Andrews and the East Neuk of Fife. self-catering. B&B & DB&B options also available on a nightly basis at the apartments, as well as residence. DRA Reception Buchanan Gardens, St Andrews KY16 9LY Joan Inglis, Dron Court, Dairsie, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9YA

T: 0772 015 6149 [email protected] www.droncourt.com 23207

T: 01334 467100 [email protected] ace.st-andrews.ac.uk 70107 L ò # ú d 0 f : . H q [ k x m T t b w ∑ © Open: Jun-Sep E ò ö d ñ G . H [ ) I , p m t W w ∑ ü Open: All year

ST ANDREWS Self Catering E2 ST MONANS oooo Small Holiday Park E3 St Leonards Lodge £150 - £200 pn St Monans Holiday Park Caravans (1) from £382 Per Week A lovely private two storey house with private access and small Bedrooms (1) Ideal for exploring the East Neuk with direct access to the Fife Touring (1) terrace. Within easy walking distance of the beaches, golf courses, Sleeps (2) Coastal Path and close to the Isle of May. Stay in a holiday home from £17.28 Per Night University and historic heart of St Andrews it is a fabulous base for with decking and sea views or bring your tourer or tent. Tent (1) from £16.2 Per Night your stay. Furnished to a high standard, complete with SKY TV & wifi access you will have an extremely comfortable stay. Private terrace. Debbie Maccallum, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9DY St Monans Holiday Park, St Monans, Fife KY10 2DN

T: 0797 719 0710 [email protected] staystandrews.co.uk T: 01333 730778 [email protected] www.abbeyford.com 87384 m ∑ √ D Open: All year L … ë ç # ô 0 g [ ê ) y ä p í K s â ã T ü Open: 20 Mar-2 Nov

ST ANDREWS ooo Hotel E2 Russell Hotel The Russell Hotel has an enviable location in St Andrews. Just 1-2 minutes walk to the 1st tee of the Old Course, and also the historic town centre and all the major attractions. 26 The Scores, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AS T: 01334 473447 F: 01334 478279 [email protected]

www.russellhotelstandrews.co.uk 60283 ò ö # ñ 1 X { H l q Y a R r ! k x m V ∑ ü Open: All year

ST ANDREWS oooo Gold Bed and Breakfast E2 Old Fishergate House Twn (2) from £135 prpn 16th C Town House situated close to Castle and Town Centre. We Ensuite (2) have two twin bedded suites, both en-suite and sitting rooms. Graded 4 Star Gold by VS who also awarded us Taste our Best and I Know Scotland scheme. Jennifer , 35 North Castle Street KY16 9BG T: 01334 470874 stay@oldfishergatehouse.co.uk www.oldfishergatehouse.co.uk ò # ñ 1 H S k m V ∑ Ç Open: February to mid December A ranger led walk on West Sands, St Andrews as part of Access All Areas, an event run by Fife Council

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Bordering the renowned 17th Road Hole of the Old Course, the overlooksthe famous linkscourses and the beautiful West Sands Beach.

This prestigious AA FiveRed Star-awarded hotel has 144 rooms including 35 suites, an award-winning spa and its ownChampionship golf course, 6dining options and dedicated conferenceand event spaces from 16 –300 people, the Old Course Hotel is regarded as one of Europe’s leading resorts.

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