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Fife is a mecca for lovers of gardens, art and photography. Wildlife and bird watching are possible from the sandbanks and reed beds of the Tay Estuary in the north to the craggy bird and seal islands of the Firth of Forth in the south. The Kingdom's stunning seascapes play host to a wealth of nature.
St Andrews Botanic Gardens
The Original Botanic Garden was founded by the University of St. Andrews in 1889 in the precincts of St. Mary's College by a group of enthusiasts led by Dr John Wilson. The original garden was about 0.1ha (0.25 acres) in size and consisted of 78 regularly-shaped beds laid out according to the Bentham and Hooker plant classification.
By 1960 the garden covered 2.8ha (7.8 acres). In addition, plants were grown in a variety of soil and climatic conditions in other parts of the University.The present Botanic Garden of 7.5ha (18.5 acres) was created from two fields in the early 1960s to cater for expansion of the collection and release the town centre lands for other purposes.
The Garden is recognised and registered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and botanical and horticultural research is carried out there.
Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther
This award-winning National Museum tells the story of the Scottish fishing industry from the earliest times to the present. With many model and actual boats, fishing gear, photographs, paintings and tableaux on display, as well as a new 'Zulu' gallery just open, a visit to the Museum makes for an exceptional day out.
Deep Sea World
A visit to Deep Sea World at North Queensferry, Fife will always make for an unforgettable day out. Everything about this visitor attraction is an adventure for young and old alike. From its location beneath the famous Forth Rail Bridge to the underwater viewing tunnel packed with sea life of all forms, you will enjoy an experience to remember.
The vast underwater safari is home to thousands of weird and wonderful creatures. You can walk along the bottom of ocean as sharks glide only inches above your head, in the world's longest underwater viewing tunnel. Or discover what lurks in the murky waters of the Amazon River and Lake Malawi. Gaze in wonder at ferocious Piranhas, electric eels, poisonous frogs and snakes in a breath-taking display of Amazonian life forms, or marvel at the varied collection of Sea-horses, Wolf-fish and Octopus?
Through an innovative programme of organised events such as reptile weekends, festivals of fish, scary sleepovers, pirate weekends and nocturnal nights, Deep Sea World has succeeded in catering for every taste and all ages.
Deep Sea World is located under the Forth Rail Bridge, just a 10 minute signposted walk from North Queensferry station. For more information on Deep Sea World visit their website at www.deepseaworld.com
