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 Aberdour Castle and Gardens, Aberdour. Tel:
01383 860519. The castle is located in the village of Aberdour,
near the railway station. Over a 500 year period, the building
was added to, to suit the needs of the owners of the day. An
L-shaped extension was added in the 1630's, that today is the
only complete part of the building, housing the gallery on the
upper floor and the tea shop and stable on the ground floor.
Location: In the centre
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Inchcolm
Abbey, the island of Inchcolm KY3 0UA. Tel 01383 823332. A medieval
abbey located at the centre of the island, in the Firth of Forth.
It was founded by King Alexander I of Scotland (1107-24), he
was washed ashore there after a shipwreck in 1123, and took shelter
in a hermit's hovel. Inchcolm Abbey has the most complete surviving
remains of any Scottish monastic house. The ruins are cared for
by Historic Scotland. About
3 miles south of Aberdour. |
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St Bridget’s Kirk, Dalgety. The ivy-clad
ruins of the 12th century medieval church are all that remain
to mark the site of the original village of Dalgetty. The ruins
are maintained by Historic Scotland and some interesting features
include access to the loft. About
2 miles southwest of Aberdour. |
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The Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead,
Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AB. Tel: 01333 310628. The museum is situated
on the harbour front in Anstruther and tells the story of fishing
in Scotland and its people from earliest times to the present.
It occupies 27,000sq ft including two “A” listed buildings
– a 1724 Merchant house and a 16thC Abbot's lodging. There
is now a covered boatyard and the latest gallery houses a 78
ft “Zulu” fishing vessel dating from the early 1900's.
www.scotfishmuseum.org. Location:
In the centre of Anstruther. |
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Kellie
Castle & Garden, Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF. Tel 01333 720271.
Kellie Castle was completed around 1606, once home to the Earls
of Kellie and was restored by the Lorimer family in 1878. The
oldest tower, dating back to 1360, is said to be haunted. Since 1970
Kellie Castle has been in the care of the National Trust for
Scotland. About 5 miles
northwest of Anstruther. |
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Scotland's Secret Bunker, Crown Buildings,
Troywood (near St Andrews), Fife KY16 8QH. Tel:01333 310301.
Walk down the 150m entrance tunnel, and then through hermetically-sealed
3 ton blast-proof doors revealing one of the darkest periods
of Scotland’s history. www.secretbunker.co.uk. About 4 miles north of Anstruther. |
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Falkland Palace, Garden & Old Burgh, Falkland,
Cupar, Fife KY15 7BU. Tel: 01337 857397. The magnificent Royal
Palace of Falkland was built by James IV and James V between
1450 and 1541 as their country residence. The accommodation on
view is some of the most impressive and atmospheric you will
find anywhere. This includes the beautifully panelled keeper's
quarters, the Old Library, the recreated King's and Queen's Rooms
in the restored Cross House, the Bakehouse, the breathtaking
Chapel Royal and the remarkable Tapestry Corridor. About 3 miles south of Auchtermuchty. |
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Balvaird
Castle, near Glenfarg. (Limited opening, confirm by telephone
on 01786 431324). A late 15th-century tower on an L plan, extended
in 1581 by the addition of a walled courtyard and gatehouse.
Balvaird Castle was built in 1500 by Sir Andrew Murray, a member
of the Murray family of Tullibardine. From its elevated position,
it commands an excellent view overlooking Glen Farg, the Eden
valley and the Lomonds. Balvaird is notable among Scottish castles
of its date for its refined architectural detail. It is now managed
by Historic Scotland. About 8 miles west of Auchtermuchty. |
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Scottish Deer Centre, Bow of Fife, By Cupar.
Tel. 01337-810391. The Scottish Deer Centre is both enjoyable and educational. You can see many species of deer close at hand, and feed, stroke or photograph them during a tour led by the rangers. There are indoor and outdoor adventure parks for the kids as well as a restaurant and winery. www.tsdc.co.uk. About 6 miles east of Auchtermuchty. |
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Fife
Animal Park, Collessie, Fife. Tel: 01337 831 830. At Fife Animal
Park at Collesie you can see ostriches, wallabies, emus, bison
and llamas as well as more familiar breeds.
About 4 miles east of
Auchtermuchty. |
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Aberdour Castle and Gardens, Aberdour. Tel:
01383 860519. The castle is located in the village of Aberdour,
near the railway station. Over a 500 year period, the building
was added to, to suit the needs of the owners of the day. An
L-shaped extension was added in the 1630's, that today is the
only complete part of the building, housing the gallery on the
upper floor and the tea shop and stable on the ground floor.
About 3 miles west of
Burntisland. |
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Inchcolm
Abbey, the island of Inchcolm KY3 0UA. Tel 01383 823332. A medieval
abbey located at the centre of the island, in the Firth of Forth.
It was founded by King Alexander I of Scotland (1107-24), he
was washed ashore there after a shipwreck in 1123, and took shelter
in a hermit's hovel. Inchcolm Abbey has the most complete surviving
remains of any Scottish monastic house. The ruins are cared for
by Historic Scotland. About
3 miles south of Burntisland. |
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St Bridget’s Kirk, Dalgety. The ivy-clad
ruins of the 12th century medieval church are all that remain
to mark the site of the original village of Dalgetty. The ruins
are maintained by Historic Scotland and some interesting features
include access to the loft. About
6 miles southwest of Burntisland. |
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Crail
Museum and Heritage Centre, 62-64 Marketgate, Crail, Fife, KY10
3TL. Tel: 01333 450 869. Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, which
also houses the Tourist Information Centre, was opened in 1979
in a renovated house at 62 Marketgate. A small local history
museum providing an insight into the past life of this ancient
Royal Burgh, its Kirk, seafaring tradition, 200 year old golf
club and airfield history from 1918 to 1960.
Location: In the centre
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The Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead,
Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AB. Tel: 01333 310628. The museum is situated
on the harbour front in Anstruther and tells the story of fishing
in Scotland and its people from earliest times to the present.
It occupies 27,000sq ft including two “A” listed buildings
– a 1724 Merchant house and a 16thC Abbot's lodging. There
is now a covered boatyard and the latest gallery houses a 78
ft “Zulu” fishing vessel dating from the early 1900's.
www.scotfishmuseum.org. About
4 miles southwest of Crail. |
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Kellie
Castle & Garden, Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF. Tel 01333 720271.
Kellie Castle was completed around 1606, once home to the Earls
of Kellie and was restored by the Lorimer family in 1878. The
oldest tower, dating back to 1360, is said to be haunted. Since 1970
Kellie Castle has been in the care of the National Trust for
Scotland. About 6 miles
southwest of Crail. |
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Scotland's Secret Bunker, Crown Buildings,
Troywood (near St Andrews), Fife KY16 8QH. Tel:01333 310301.
Walk down the 150m entrance tunnel, and then through hermetically-sealed
3 ton blast-proof doors revealing one of the darkest periods
of Scotland’s history. About
4 miles west of Crail. |
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Hill of Tarvit Mansion House NTS, Cupar, Fife
KY15 5PB. Tel: 01334 653127. An early 20th-century family home
remodelled in 1906 by the Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer
around Mr F B Sharp’s collection of French and Chippendale-style
furniture, porcelain and paintings. About 2 miles south of Cupar. |
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Scotstarvit
Tower, near Cupar.Tel: 01334 653 127. Scotstarvit Tower is a
six storey tower house with extensive views north over the River
Eden valley and northern Fife. Scotstarvit Tower is normally
locked, and the key can be obtained from Hill of Tarvit (see
above)during its normal opening hours. Scotstarvit Tower is now
cared for by Historic Scotland. About 3 miles south of Cupar. |
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Scottish Deer Centre, Bow of Fife, By Cupar.
Tel. 01337-810391. The Scottish Deer Centre is both enjoyable and educational. You can see many species of deer close at hand, and feed, stroke or photograph them during a tour led by the rangers. There are indoor and outdoor adventure parks for the kids as well as a restaurant and winery. www.tsdc.co.uk. About 4 miles west of Cupar. |
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Fife
Animal Park, Collessie, Fife. Tel: 01337 831 830. At Fife Animal
Park at Collesie you can see ostriches, wallabies, emus, bison
and llamas as well as more familiar breeds.
About 6 miles west of
Cupar. |
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The Forth Road Bridge, built in 1964, spans
the Firth of Forth, connecting Edinburgh at South Queensferry
to Fife at North Queensferry. The toll bridge replaced a centuries-old
ferry service to carry vehicular traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians
across the Forth; rail crossings are made by the adjacent and
historic Forth Bridge. About
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Inchcolm
Abbey, the island of Inchcolm KY3 0UA. Tel 01383 823332. A medieval
abbey located at the centre of the island, in the Firth of Forth.
It was founded by King Alexander I of Scotland (1107-24), he
was washed ashore there after a shipwreck in 1123, and took shelter
in a hermit's hovel. Inchcolm Abbey has the most complete surviving
remains of any Scottish monastic house. The ruins are cared for
by Historic Scotland. About
7 miles east of Dunfermline. |
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St Bridget’s Kirk, Dalgety. The ivy-clad
ruins of the 12th century medieval church are all that remain
to mark the site of the original village of Dalgetty. The ruins
are maintained by Historic Scotland and some interesting features
include access to the loft. About
6 miles east of Dunfermline. |
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The Abbey Church
of Dunfermline is one of Scotland's most unusual churches, it
is two very distinct churches, joined in the middle. As the two
halves of the Abbey Church have slightly different opening hours,
visitors should be careful in planning a trip, especially in
winter when only the Old Church is open.
www.dunfermlineabbey.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Dunfermline. |
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Dunfermline Abbey & Palace. The Historic
Scotland Visitor Centre, complete with its two small museums,
occupies the upper part of the old gatehouse of the Abbey. Location: In the centre of Dunfermline. |
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Falkland Palace, Garden & Old Burgh, Falkland,
Cupar, Fife KY15 7BU. Tel: 01337 857397. The magnificent Royal
Palace of Falkland was built by James IV and James V between
1450 and 1541 as their country residence. The accommodation on
view is some of the most impressive and atmospheric you will
find anywhere. This includes the beautifully panelled keeper's
quarters, the Old Library, the recreated King's and Queen's Rooms
in the restored Cross House, the Bakehouse, the breathtaking
Chapel Royal and the remarkable Tapestry Corridor. About 5 miles north of Glenrothes. |
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Balvaird
Castle, near Glenfarg. (Limited opening, confirm by telephone
on 01786 431324). A late 15th-century tower on an L plan, extended
in 1581 by the addition of a walled courtyard and gatehouse.
Balvaird Castle was built in 1500 by Sir Andrew Murray, a member
of the Murray family of Tullibardine. From its elevated position,
it commands an excellent view overlooking Glen Farg, the Eden
valley and the Lomonds. Balvaird is notable among Scottish castles
of its date for its refined architectural detail. It is now managed
by Historic Scotland. About 10 miles northwest of Glenrothes. |
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Scottish Deer Centre, Bow of Fife, By Cupar.
Tel. 01337-810391. The Scottish Deer Centre is both enjoyable and educational. Here you can see many species of deer at close hand, and even feed, stroke or photograph them during a ranger-led tour. There are indoor and outdoor adventure parks for the kids as well as a restaurant and winery. www.tsdc.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Glenrothes. |
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Fife
Animal Park, Collessie, Fife. Tel: 01337 831 830. At Fife Animal
Park at Collesie you can see ostriches, wallabies, emus, bison
and llamas as well as more familiar breeds.
About 9 miles north of
Glenrothes. |
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Ravenscraig Castle, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife.
Ravenscraig castle is located on a promontory, high above the
beach, with views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh. Ravenscraig
was one of the first castles in Scotland built to withstand cannon
fire, with very thick walls. The long flight of steps leading
down from the castle to the Pathhead Sands is said to have been
the inspiration for John Buchan's novel "The Thirty-nine
Steps". Location:
On the outskirts of Kirkcaldy. |
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Lochore
Meadows Country Park, Loch Ore. Tel: 01592 414300. Lochore Meadows
Country Park lies in the heart of the Lomond Hills Regional Park
West. It is a major centre for outdoor and environmental education
in Fife. The Country Park is an attractive area, comprising reclaimed
coal mining waste-land, gently rolling grassland and woodland.
It covers an area of 1,200 acres, 260 of which form Loch Ore. www.lochore-meadows.co.uk. About 7 miles west of Kirkcaldy. |
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The Abbey Church of Dunfermline is one of
Scotland's most unusual churches, it is two very distinct churches,
joined in the middle. As the two halves of the Abbey Church have
slightly different opening hours, visitors should be careful
in planning a trip, especially in winter when only the Old Church
is open. www.dunfermlineabbey.co.uk. About 10 miles west of Kirkcaldy. |
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Dunfermline
Abbey & Palace. The Historic Scotland Visitor Centre, complete
with its two small museums, occupies the upper part of the old
gatehouse of the Abbey. About
10 miles west of Kirkcaldy. |
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PRAYTIS COUNTRY PARK, Praytis House Leven
Fife KY8 5NX. Tel: 01333 350209. About 4 miles north of Leven. |
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Hill of Tarvit Mansion House NTS, Cupar, Fife
KY15 5PB. Tel: 01334 653127. An early 20th-century family home
remodelled in 1906 by the Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer
around Mr F B Sharp’s collection of French and Chippendale-style
furniture, porcelain and paintings. About 8 miles north of Leven. |
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Scotstarvit
Tower, near Cupar.Tel: 01334 653 127. Scotstarvit Tower is a
six storey tower house with extensive views north over the River
Eden valley and northern Fife. Scotstarvit Tower is normally
locked, and the key can be obtained from Hill of Tarvit (see
above)during its normal opening hours. Scotstarvit Tower is now
cared for by Historic Scotland. About 7 miles north of Leven. |
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Deep Sea World, Battery Quarry, North Queensferry,
Fife, KY11 1JR. Tel: 01383 4114880. You can see the wonders of
the world beneath the waves at the award-winning National Aquarium
of Scotland. Here the longest underwater tunnel in the world
will take you through Scotlands million gallon indoor ocean.
Close to possibly the biggest sharks you'll ever see, you glide
along the moving safari watching divers feed the world's largest
collection of sharks and temperate fish. www.deepseaworld.com.
Location: On the outskirts
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Forth
Bridges Visitor Centre Trust, St. Margaret’s Head, North
Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1HP. Tel: 0131 225 6741. The Forth Bridges
Exhibition is open daily and displays a magnificent model of
the estuary and many artefacts and photographs of the two magnificent
bridges which span the estuary a few miles from Scotland's capital
city, Edinburgh. www.forthbridges.org.uk. Location:
On the outskirts of North Queensferry. |
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St Andrews Cathedral & St Rule's Tower,
The Pends, South Street, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9QU. Tel: 01334
472 563. Here are the remains of the largest cathedral in Scotland,
with very well preserved precinct walls. The Cathedral Museum
houses an outstanding collection of Early Christian and medieval
monuments, and many other relics that were found on the site.
St Rule's Tower, in the precinct, is part of the first church
of the Augustinian canons at St Andrews built in the early 12th
century. There are magnificent views from the top of the square
tower. Location: In the
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The
Botanic Garden, Canongate, St Andrews, Fife KY16 8RT. Tel: 01334 476452. About 8000 species of ferns, herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees are grown here. Some are native to Scotland but most grow wild in other regions of the world. www.st-andrews-botanic.org. Location: In the centre of St Andrews. |
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Scotland's Secret Bunker, Crown Buildings,
Troywood (near St Andrews), Fife KY16 8QH. Tel:01333 310301.
Walk down the 150m entrance tunnel, and then through hermetically-sealed
3 ton blast-proof doors revealing one of the darkest periods
of Scotland’s history. www.secretbunker.co.uk. About 7 miles southeast of St Andrews. |
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