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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.
Things to do in Fife
Plan your trip to Fife with these great ideas for activities, attractions and hidden gems to discover.
14 Hidden gems to uncover in Fife
Discover Fife's best kept secrets with these hidden gems.
Levenmouth Rail Link
Opens 2 June 2024 with two new stations at Cameron Bridge and Leven. A daily service from Edinburgh via Kirkcaldy will run to both stations.
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 adventures activities in Fife.
Things to do for families
Fife is a great area to explore with all the family.
Influencer Pippa experiences foodie Fife
Pippa (@eatinburgh) 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 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."
Inspiration for Fife Breaks
Places to stay
Find your perfect accommodaton in this selection of hotels, self-catering and more.
Tours, Routes & Trails
From walking routes to suggested itineraries, we'll help you plan a break to Fife.
Unique Experiences
There are lots of unusual things to do on a break to Fife to make your trip memorable, including a UNESCO heritage site and epic landscapes.
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5 places you won't believe are Fife
Landscape, coastline, landmarks, and nature fuse together to bring you some views of places you might not think are in the Kingdom of Fife…
Scottish lavender oils
Experience the immersive sights and smells of Scotland's lavender field in Kinross.
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.
Map of Fife
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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.
New self-driving bus route
Sit back and take in the views across the Firth of Forth on a self-driving bus! Launching in May 2023, you can travel between two transport exchanges across the Forth Road Bridge.
It’s the most ambitious and complex autonomous bus pilot in the world!
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 opens on 2 June providing 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.
What's on in Fife
Events
Delve into a range of enticing events and festivals of all shapes and sizes across this lively region.
Places to Eat in Fife
Food & Drink
The coastline and farmland of Fife mean amazing produce for you to enjoy in a range of cafes, restaurants and more.
Accessible Holidays in Fife
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.
A tip from your local expert
Explore the Tentsmuir forest, just 10 miles north of St Andrews. Well-maintained forest trails dip and weave between tall trees and open sand dunes. Filled with rich wildlife and wildflowers, you might spot red squirrel or basking seals.
Lorna
VisitScotland
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