Insider Tips on the East Neuk

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Frances and Struan from Cambo Estate give us their insider tips to exploring the East Neuk.

Watersports in Elie

Elie is the perfect location to enjoy sea-based activities, including sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and inflatable rides. If you prefer to stay on land but are looking for adventure, why not tackle the formidable Chain Walk.

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Sample handmade chocolates at The Cocoa Tree

The Cocoa Tree in Pittenweem is a great cafe and makes superb handmade chocolates.

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Putting at the Himalayas

The Himalayas Putting Course next to the St Andrews Links Clubhouse is a cheap and cheerful, one-off family experience, with 18 holes of crazy putting fun. No experience required.

Fish and Chips in Pittenweem

For fish and chips, the Pittenweem Chippy provides the perfect supper on a nice summer evening.

Fife Five history hot spots

Visit the places where history left its mark! Immerse yourself in ancient tales of people and places. Follow in the footsteps of royal history, experience the favourite places of Mary Queen of Scots and journey pilgrims’ travels. Be inspired by Outlander, see medieval masterpieces and don’t forget to share your historic tales.

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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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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 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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