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Fife Five Places you won’t believe are in Fife

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What a combination! Landscape, coastline, landmarks and nature fuse together to bring you views of places you might not believe are in the Kingdom of Fife. But they are... and just waiting for you to explore and discover more. Here are just Five from Fife but there’s plenty more to enjoy.  
St Monans

St Monans

Situated on the Fife Coastal Path, St Monans draws people to it with its pretty houses and harbour, not to mention the remains of the once-great Newark Castle.

A climb up to St Monans church will reward you with breathtaking views over the Forth, and you can spot the three piers jutting out from St Monans. Climb a bit further to St Monans Windmill to find out all about the salt production of days gone by. 

 

East Neuk

East Neuk

The East Neuk of Fife is a delight to visit with a stunning coastline and charming picturesque fishing towns. 

 

Pillars of Hercules

Pillars of Hercules

Established in 1983, Pillars is one of the oldest organic farms in Scotland growing salads, vegetables, apples and keeping laying hens. Situated next to the lovely wooded Falkland Estate with its own organically farmed land, the café serves delicious meals, cakes and coffees. There’s also a lovely farm shop with a great selection of fresh organic fruit, eggs and vegetables as well as wholefoods, home baked breads, meat, dairy products and gluten-free food. Sshh...don't tell anyone!

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Northern Lights

Northern Lights

The beautiful Northern Lights shine over North Fife. Will you be lucky enough to catch them...

Kingsbarns Golf Links

Kingsbarns Golf Links

The relaxed clubhouse, broad smile from each member of staff and hearty handshake of the first tee starter all combine to ensure that your trip to play golf in Scotland includes what has been called the warmest welcome in golf. Kingsbarns Golf Links is proud to be part of the heritage of links golf in St Andrews. Located 7 miles south east of the home of golf, the game has been played on the site since 1793.

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Fife Five amazing places to experience art

Fife Five amazing places to experience art

It would be pants not to experience some of the hottest art venues in Fife. Why not take the train and follow the Artline to Fife, make some stained glass pants (not to wear obviously!), meet talented artists and craft makers and witness incredible craftsmanship up close as works of art are created.

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The Wild Fife Five to spot

The Wild Fife Five to spot

Heard of the Famous Five? Well here’s Fife’s wildlife famous five for you to spot throughout the seasons on land, sea and on the skyline when you’re out and about. Comical puffins on the Isle of May, soaring sea eagles and colourful dragonflies. Look out in autumn for scurrying squirrels on the red squirrel trail in Devilla Forest and cute seals along the Tentsmuir shoreline.

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Fife Five Golf Trails

Fife Five Golf Trails

The ancient Kingdom of Fife is the spiritual and cultural home of the game of golf. Herein lies St Andrews the epicentre of world golf where the Old Course is the Mecca to which every golfer wants to make pilgrimage at least once in a golfing lifetime.

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Fife Five Amazing Food with a View

Fife Five Amazing Food with a View

A foodie’s delight! There’s not just fabulous food and drink to enjoy in the Kingdom of Fife, but amazing views to accompany your meal. Here are just five of them for starters but there are plenty more on the menu! 

From chocolate trails to award-winning ice cream parlours, Michelin starred dining to cosy cafes, as well as great farm shops. You're sure to find a treat with a view for an experience to remember!

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