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SEE AND DO

Must visit landmarks

The history, heritage and culture of Fife are told by the unmissable landscape and landmarks of the Kingdom’s countryside, coast, towns and villages. From pagan ceremonial sites to the abbey that was the final resting place of many of Scotland’s kings and queens; from curious rock formations to engineering masterpieces spanning three centuries.  

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Historic Sites

Culross Palace

Culross Palace, built for Sir George Bruce, is an exceptional example of a merchant’s home from the early 17th century. 

Culross

Historic Sites

Wemyss Caves

The famous Wemyss Caves have over 50 Pictish carvings etched into their walls and guided tours are available at the Save Wemyss An

Leven

Castles & Churches

Newark Castle

The ruins dominating the high cliffs between Elie and St Monans date back to the 13th century    

St Monans

Landmarks

Dunino Den

Dunino Den is a mysterious place. Located behind Dunino Church, which is three miles from St Andrews

St Andrews

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Elie Ness Lighthouse

Elie Ness Lighthouse has been guiding vessels through the treacherous waters around the Forth of Firth for almost 120 years

Elie & Earlsferry

Landmarks

John Knox's Pulpit

John Knox’s Pulpit stands at the top of a captivating valley, Glen Vale, which is truly one of Fife’s hidden gems

North Fife

Landmarks

Jimmy Shand Statue

Auchtermuchty's most famous son was Sir Jimmy Shand, the highly respected accordion player and band leader. He traveled throug

Auchtermuchty

Landmarks

Bunnet Stane

Many, many thousands of years of wind, rain and sun have created this spectacular, mushroom-shaped rock formation

North Fife

Wildlife

Isle of May National Nature Reserve

The Isle of May is one of the UK’s largest puffin colonies and you can visit during the summer season

Anstruther & Cellardyke

Art & Crafts

Cowdenbeath Heritage Mural (by Kerry Wilson)

A tribute to the town's mining heritages. This mural was painted by Kerry Wilson 

Cowdenbeath

Historic Sites

Lady's Tower

The tower on the eastern headland of Ruby Bay was built in 1770 for Lady Janet Anstruther to change clothes for swimming

Elie & Earlsferry

Landmarks

Swilcan Bridge

The Swilcan Bridge has become a ‘must-pose’ landmark for the many thousands of golfers who play at St Andrews 

St Andrews

Landmarks

The Royal & Ancient Clubhouse

The Royal and Ancient Clubhouse is an iconic image, recognisable to golfers worldwide. 

St Andrews

Harbours

St Monans Harbour

Discover the charm of St Monans harbour. The Blocks, aka the zigzag pier is also a photographer's dream.

St Monans

Harbours

North Queensferry Piers

There are two piers owned by Fife Council at North Queensferry known as the Town Pier and the Railway Pier.

North Queensferry

Harbours

Crail Harbour

Crail is a charming village in the East Neuk and has one of the UK's most photographed harbours.

Crail

Forth Bridges

Forth Bridge

The magnificent Forth Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic images of Scotland. It sits alongside

Forth Bridges

Historic Sites

St Monans Windmill

St Monans Windmill is one of the most striking images along the East Neuk stretch of the Fife Coastal Path

St Monans

Art & Crafts

Glenrothes Town Art

A distinctive and diverse collection of public art set within a carefully planned urban landscape, dating from 1965 to the present

Glenrothes

Landmarks

St Andrews West Sands

A stunning sweep of uninterrupted beach stretching from St Andrews along the edge of the legendary Old Course to the Eden Estuary

St Andrews
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