Fife Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Fife.

About Fife

Fife is an area in the East of Scotland commonly known as the Kingdom of Fife. Fife is a natural peninsular with Firth of Tay to the north, North Sea to the east and Firth of Forth to its south. The historic town of St Andrews is on the east coast, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club known the world over as the home of Golf. Dunfermline is the ancient capital of Scotland with a beautiful abbey where Robert the Bruce is buried. Pittencreiff Park was donated to the town by one of its famous sons Andrew Carnegie and has a museum and several walks from which to explore this picturesque setting.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Fife

1. The British Golf Museum - St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9JA Located only 67 yards from the famous Old course, the British Golf Museum is an epicenter of golf history. It is a must see for any golf enthusiast. 2. Fife Animal Park - Birnie Field,Collessie, Cupar, Fife, KY15 7UT Fife Animal Park is an entertainment center with fun activities for everyone. The park features a wide range of domestic and exotic animals. 3. Deep Sea World - North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR Deep Sea World is Scotland's national aquarium featuring wild attractions that will wow visitors. See Full List of Attractions & Heritage Sites in Fife

Towns and Villages in Fife

Fife has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Cowdenbeath - former notable residents include Sir James Black, a Nobel Prize winner... More... Cupar - is one of the best places in Scotland to see a unicorn... More... Dunfermline - Abbey grew in importance and wealth in the early years of its existence... More... Glenrothes - was designed with a network of cycling paths to complement the road system... More... Kirkcaldy - is the birthplace of Adam Smith, the 18th Century social philosopher... More... Leven - lies along the Fife Coastal Route having miles upon miles of scenic trails... More... St. Andrews - is known as the birthplace of the game of golf... More...

Useful Contact Information for Fife

Anstruther Tourist Information Centre Scottish Fisheries Museum, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3AB Tel No: 01333 311073 Crail Tourist Information Centre Museum & Heritage Centre, Marketgate, Crail, Fife, KY10 3AB Tel No: 01333 450869 Dunfermline Tourist Information Centre High Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7DL Tel No: 01383 720999 Kirkcaldy Tourist Information Centre The Merchants House, High Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1JL Tel No: 01592 267775 St Andrews Tourist Information Centre Market Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9NU Tel No: 01334 472021

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