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Fife
Fife is known for its charming villages and towns scattered along the coast and countryside. It also has some bigger towns and cities you can explore, from golf town St Andrews to Scotland's newest city, Dunfermline. There's much more to Fife that will spoil urban travellers, explorers, cyclists, museum-goers and foodies alike.
Great things to do in Fife
Plan your trip to Fife with these great ideas for activities, attractions and hidden gems to discover.
13 Hidden gems to uncover in Fife
Discover Fife's best kept secrets with these hidden gems.
Cycling
Each route is complete with all the information you need including local businesses who can help you out with equipment, guiding and accommodation.
Beaches
Plan your trip to the sea with this list of beautiful Fife beaches you can visit.
Adventure activities
Find ideas for adventure activities in Fife.
Things to do for families
Fife is a great area to explore with all the family.
Welcome to Fife - Home of Golf
500 years of golfing history, traditions and expertise. Golf doesn't get better than this.
Top days out ideas
Discover new locations, attractions and days out across the Kingdom of Fife.
Falkland Palace
Visit one of Scotland’s finest Renaissance palaces, a place adored by Mary, Queen of Scots.
The Forth Bridge World Heritage Site
Recognised for its innovative design and technology all over the world, the Forth Bridge is an impressive feat in engineering.
The Scottish Deer Centre
A must amongst any animal lovers, here you'll find wolves, Scottish wildcats, European brown bears, along with falconry displays and more.
Culross Palace and Garden
This amazing merchant's house boasts a historic hillside garden. One not to miss for Outlander fans too!
St Andrews Botanic Garden
Home to sand dunes, meadows and meandering grass paths.
Pittencrieff Park
Pittencrieff Park is west of Dunfermline city centre. Cyclists are welcome to use the paths and trails throughout the park.
Aberdour Castle
Built by the Douglas family, the 13th century fortified residence of Aberdour Castle was extended in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.
World Golf Museum
Come and experience the history of golf in a unique location, just yards from the world famous Old Course.
Inspiring routes, trails & itineraries
St Andrews Cathedral
Follow a route
From walking routes to suggested itineraries, we'll help you plan a break to Fife.
See what's on in Fife
Outwith Festival
© Fife Council / Ryan Edy
Events
Delve into a range of enticing events and festivals of all shapes and sizes across this lively region.
How to travel to and around Fife
Getting to Fife
Bus and coach
Buses from all over the UK stop at Inverkeithing Ferrytoll, where you can continue your journey throughout Fife by bus.
Train
Trains run direct from Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Perth to towns including Dunfermline, Leuchars and Burntisland.
You can travel from various stations across the UK straight into Edinburgh Waverley. Or book the Caledonian Sleeper from London and journey overnight in your own cabin, complete with your own bed.
The new Levenmouth Rail Link is another sustainable travel option connecting passengers with Fife, Edinburgh and the wider Tay area. A daily service will run from Edinburgh to Leven and Cameron Bridge stations via Kirkcaldy with a travel time of 1 hour 15 minutes approx.
Learn more about the Levenmouth Rail Link
Driving
If you are driving from Edinburgh and the south, you can reach Fife by the Queensferry Crossing. Drive north to Dunfermline where the A92 takes you further into Fife.
From Glasgow and the west, take the M8 to Edinburgh and then head to Fife from there.
From Aberdeen and Dundee head for the Tay Road Bridge where the A92 continues into Fife.
If you are travelling from Inverness, Perth and further north, follow the A9 from Inverness to Perth. Continue down the M90 from either the A912 at the Bridge of Earn, or continue to Dunfermline on the A92.
Flying
Fly to Edinburgh Airport from a number of destinations across the UK and Europe, including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin and Amsterdam.
Getting around Fife
Bus and coach
An express coach network links Anstruther, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Glenrothes, Cupar and St Andrews and is complemented by local bus networks in each town.
Train
Fife Circle trains stop at several towns and villages in the south west of Fife while there are also regular trains which run between Edinburgh and Dundee. Bus connections are available between Leuchars and St Andrews town centre.
Driving
The A92 connects the whole region and is perfect for car touring with many well signposted scenic routes linking the smaller towns and villages. Fife has around 300 miles of on and off-road cycle routes – bring your own or hire a bike in one of the towns.
The Fife Coastal Route is a National Tourist Route which runs 85 miles around the coast of the region. You can use this route to explore the many towns and villages both around the coast and inland.
Cottage at Pittenweem, a charming fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife
Places to stay in Fife
Find your perfect accommodation in this selection of hotels, self-catering and more.
The Peat Inn, Fife
© The Peat Inn
Places to eat in Fife
The coastline and farmland of Fife mean amazing produce for you to enjoy in a range of cafes, restaurants and more.
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries
Find information on accessible trips
Make Fife your next destination for an accessible holiday. We’ve teamed up with our accessibility partner AccessAble with wheelchair-friendly accommodation, attractions and facilities included, so it’s easy to check if it suits your needs.
Influencer Pippa experiences foodie Fife
Pippa (@itspippa) recently adventured around Fife, stopping in at lots of local foodie spots. Discover her top recommendations for hidden gems and delicious produce across the area, from the fishing towns of East Neuk to ice cream in St Andrews.
Pippa (@eatinburgh) in Crail
© @eatinburgh
Pippa started off in the East Neuk, famous for quaint villages and fresh local produce:
"All the villages in the East Neuk are gorgeous and ideal for exploring over a weekend. My favourite is St Monans with East Pier Smokehouse on the harbour and the brilliant Bowhouse a short walk from the village centre. Crail is a lovely little town and arguably has the most scenic harbour of all the East Neuk villages. The Harbour Tearoom and Gallery is situated right on the waterfront and a real suntrap."
So, is Fife worth a foodie trip? Pippa thinks so!
"Both the excellent produce grown here and the quality of food establishments in the area make Fife a food lovers paradise."
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