7 must visits in Fife this Autumn

Find your Autumn calm on the Fife shores

As the days grow cooler, autumn is the perfect time to experience Fife’s seaside saunas. Perched along the coast, these wood-fired retreats offer a cosy escape, where you can relax in the warmth while taking in stunning sea views. Look out too for special events like the Fire & Flow Ritual at Largo Castaway Sauna, Sauna hat and Birch Making Workshop at Elie Seaside Sauna or Luxury Sea & Sauna Experience at Wild Scottish Saunas at West Sands in St Andrews.

Pick up some seasonal Fife produce

There's nothing nicer than fresh locally grown, caught or produced food and drink and Autumn brings lots of delicious treats. We have some great farm shops, delis, food stores and markets in Fife where you'll be spoiled for choice. 

Capture a beautiful sunset

As the days get shorter it's easier to experience glorious sunsets (and sunrises). Head for the coast or maybe find a high spot and look west to see the sun disappearing over the horizon during golden hour. The perfect way to end an Autumn day in Fife. 

Snap celebs at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championships

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship isn’t just about top-tier golf, it’s a hotspot for celebrity sightings too. This year, Scotland’s golfing hero Bob MacIntyre returns to the Old Course to challenge for a second straight Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. he will be joined by celebrities including Hollywood favourote Bill Murray, Olympic rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave and singer-songwriter Ronan Keating.

The event takes place in St Andrews on the Old Course and Kingsbarns between 1-4 October and is free to attend, except for the final championship day.

Enjoy a seasonal treat at Eden Mill Distillery

Make Sunday special with an afternoon tea at Eden Mill Distillery near St Andrews. Relax at a beautifully laid table in the Outlook Bar with views across the Eden Estuary and enjoy autumnal treats with exquisite gin cocktails.

Explore a beautiful Autumn garden

This is a lovely time to visit Fife's beautiful gardens as vibrant shades of crimson, amber and gold transform the landscape. Wandering peaceful paths surrounded by colourful foliage and late blooming flowers is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy the season.

There are lots of options, from historic gardens at our castles and palaces to urban parks and a botanic garden. 

Experience the thrill of motorsports at Knockhill

Head to Knockhill for live action on the track this Autumn. Events include Championship Car Racing, the Hot Hatch show, Motorcycle Racing, Rallycross and a brand new event - Classic Sports Car Club - Day & Night Racing - where the sight and sound of classic cars racing in daylight will be followed by an after dark event with race cars with headlights on, glowing disk brakes and flaming exhausts!