The Kingdom of Fife is the perfect setting for a short break or a longer stay on
Scotland's sunny east coast. Home to the country's best-kept beaches, the world
home of golf in St Andrews, the delightful East Neuk fishing villages and the historic
capital of Dunfermline and much much more, the Kingdom of Fife has it all.
You'll discover a relaxed, refreshing and high-quality environment that's just 35
minutes from Edinburgh, but a world away from the city's hustle and bustle. Fife's
towns and villages are steeped in Scotland's history and a visit to the Kingdom
is a step back in time.
However if you are looking for a bit more action, Fife can deliver an action-packed
holiday or a delightful short break with superb watersports, scenic coastal walking,
cycling, horse-riding and of course golf - it's all here in Fife.
The past is still very much alive in the Kingdom of Fife.
Towns and Villages in Fife
Dunfermline
Dunfermline is a large town in Fife and was the nation's ancient capital for more
than 500 years. Dunfermline stands as testimony to the Kingdom's rich heritage,
with the ruins of Dunfermline's original abbey - the Royal Palace of Dunfermline,
birthplace of Charles I.
The poet Robert Henryson, one of Scotland's major literary figures, was also associated
with the abbey. Once the birthplace of monarchs and the final resting place of Robert
the Bruce, Dunfermline is now a thriving centre of restaurants, excellent shops
and superb leisure facilities.
» For more about Dunfermline visit the official website:
www.visitdunfermline.com
East Neuk of Fife
In the picturesque villages of the East Neuk of Fife you willfind whitewashed buildings
with red pantiled roofs overlooking cobbled winding streets leading to secluded
little fishing harbours. Settings which seem to have changed little over the preceding
150 years are ties to the strong heritage of sea-fishing that lives on the area.
East Neuk in particular is steeped in history, situated on the east coast, close
to St Andrews, there are a vast variety of attractions and facilities on offer and
many quiet secluded spots, spectacular sea views and family locations.
Falkland
Falkland also displays its royal credentials in its stately Palace, the favourite
hunting lodge of a succession of Stewart monarchs while St Andrews, once the ecclesiastic
capital of Scotland but now better known as a golfer's paradise, is home to our
oldest university.
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy is the commercial centre of the Kingdom and birthplace of economist Adam
Smith and architect Robert Adam, also houses a superb collection of Scottish Colourist
paintings in its fine Museum and Art Gallery.