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A stone shelter and bunkers on the fairway at Crail, with the coastline stretching into the distance.

Itineraries in Fife.

Days we have driven, stop by stop

All itineraries
Aberdour Castle and lunch at the Aberdour HotelA morningAberdour Castle and lunch at the Aberdour HotelMore infoSt Andrews Castle and fish and chips at CromarsA morningSt Andrews Castle and fish and chips at CromarsMore infoLeven to Lower Largo coast walk by Silverburn ParkA morningLeven to Lower Largo coast walk by Silverburn ParkMore infoThe Burntisland Heritage Trail walkA morningThe Burntisland Heritage Trail walkMore infoBoats are moored in a stone harbour beside a row of waterfront houses and shopfronts under a grey sky.A morningThe Anstruther Town Trail walkMore infoThe Dunfermline Culture and Heritage Trail walkA morningThe Dunfermline Culture and Heritage Trail walkMore infoThe Wemyss Coastal Trail walk past the cavesA morningThe Wemyss Coastal Trail walk past the cavesMore infoThe Crail Heritage Walk, from the museum to the harbourA morningThe Crail Heritage Walk, from the museum to the harbourMore infoThe West Sands with the dog and a sandwich at DookA morningThe West Sands with the dog and a sandwich at DookMore infoLower Largo to Elie coast walk by Kincraig PointOne dayLower Largo to Elie coast walk by Kincraig PointMore infoA walk to the Bunnet Stane below West LomondA morningA walk to the Bunnet Stane below West LomondMore infoA walk round Pittencrieff Park and its glen in DunfermlineA morningA walk round Pittencrieff Park and its glen in DunfermlineMore infoAberdour to Burntisland coast walk by Silver SandsA morningAberdour to Burntisland coast walk by Silver SandsMore infoA walk up West Lomond from CraigmeadOne dayA walk up West Lomond from CraigmeadMore infoWhitewashed and pastel cottages with red pantiled roofs line a harbour path, a stone sea wall running along the shore.A morningA walk up East Lomond above FalklandMore infoBare autumn branches hang over a row of glass-gabled distillery buildings with a stone base, a wet lane running past a low stone wall.A morningKingsbarns beach and Cambo woods walkMore infoA walk up Culross's abbey hill to the West KirkA morningA walk up Culross's abbey hill to the West KirkMore infoDysart harbour to Ravenscraig Castle walkA morningDysart harbour to Ravenscraig Castle walkMore infoElie to St Monans coast walkOne dayElie to St Monans coast walkMore infoThe Cocoa Tree and St Fillan's Cave in PittenweemA morningThe Cocoa Tree and St Fillan's Cave in PittenweemMore infoA ruined stone tower with an arched doorway stands on a rocky headland above a sandy beach, autumn grass framing the view in the foreground.A morningCrail to Anstruther on the coastal path and fish and chipsMore infoA wide landscape view of daffodils lining both verges of a straight lane between stone dykes, leading to pines and a white house.A morningCellardyke's tidal pool and fish and chips in AnstrutherMore infoA clump of Scots pines shelters a red-roofed cottage beyond a slope of dry grass, with misty fields and hills rolling away behind.A morningHovercrafting at Craigluscar and Dunfermline AbbeyMore infoAn e-foil taster on the Forth at BurntislandA morningAn e-foil taster on the Forth at BurntislandMore infoA seaside sauna on Elie harbour and lunch at the Ship InnA morningA seaside sauna on Elie harbour and lunch at the Ship InnMore infoThe West Sands and Craigtoun with the children and the dogOne dayThe West Sands and Craigtoun with the children and the dogMore infoA boat to the Isle of May and fish and chips in AnstrutherOne dayA boat to the Isle of May and fish and chips in AnstrutherMore infoThe Scottish Deer Centre's animalsA morningThe Scottish Deer Centre's animalsMore infoThe Scottish Fisheries Museum with the childrenA morningThe Scottish Fisheries Museum with the childrenMore infoA tour at Lindores Abbey Distillery and a sharing platterA morningA tour at Lindores Abbey Distillery and a sharing platterMore infoThe Maid of the Forth to Inchcolm and lunch at the RailbridgeOne dayThe Maid of the Forth to Inchcolm and lunch at the RailbridgeMore infoThe seals at Tentsmuir PointA morningThe seals at Tentsmuir PointMore infoLindores Abbey Distillery and lunch in AbernethyA morningLindores Abbey Distillery and lunch in AbernethyMore infoCulross, the Forth shore and lunch at the Red LionA morningCulross, the Forth shore and lunch at the Red LionMore infoBowhouse market weekend and lunch in the courtyardA morningBowhouse market weekend and lunch in the courtyardMore infoSunset at the Lady's Tower and supper at the Ship Inn in ElieA morningSunset at the Lady's Tower and supper at the Ship Inn in ElieMore infoLargo Law and lunch at the Crusoe in Lower LargoA morningLargo Law and lunch at the Crusoe in Lower LargoMore infoMaspie Den waterfall and lunch at Pillars of HerculesA morningMaspie Den waterfall and lunch at Pillars of HerculesMore infoRuby Bay rock pools and lunch at the Ship Inn in ElieA morningRuby Bay rock pools and lunch at the Ship Inn in ElieMore infoTentsmuir Forest with the dog and a crêpe at Salt and PineA morningTentsmuir Forest with the dog and a crêpe at Salt and PineMore infoThe Wardlaw Museum and afternoon tea at the Old Course HotelA morningThe Wardlaw Museum and afternoon tea at the Old Course HotelMore infoAn evening along The Scores and a pint at the Jigger InnA morningAn evening along The Scores and a pint at the Jigger InnMore infoThe R&A World Golf Museum and lunch at Forgan'sA morningThe R&A World Golf Museum and lunch at Forgan'sMore infoThe Forth shoreOne dayThe Forth shoreMore infoSt Andrews on footOne daySt Andrews on footMore infoWallace and Bruce: Stirling, Dunfermline and MelroseA few daysWallace and Bruce: Stirling, Dunfermline and MelroseMore infoBroughty Ferry and Tentsmuir by bike: the castle, the Tay Road Bridge, Tayport and the PointOne dayBroughty Ferry and Tentsmuir by bike: the castle, the Tay Road Bridge, Tayport and the PointMore infoA Day in St AndrewsOne dayA Day in St AndrewsMore infoThe Outlander ItineraryOne dayThe Outlander ItineraryMore infoA Day Around the East Neuk of FifeOne dayA Day Around the East Neuk of FifeMore infoExploring Fife’s Hidden CornersOne dayExploring Fife’s Hidden CornersMore infoA Day Along the South Fife CoastOne dayA Day Along the South Fife CoastMore info

More of Fife.

Stepped stone buttresses line the flank of a Gothic abbey with a central tower and spire, gravestones filling the churchyard below.See and doPalaces, abbeys and castles on the shoreWhitewashed cottages with red pantiled roofs line a narrow street, hanging baskets and potted plants decorating the doorways.Eat, drink and shopHarbour seafood, village inns and farm kitchensThe timber and stone house with a farm track curving past a white house, towards a loch below ploughed fields and green hills.Where to stayFarm cottages and harbour hideawaysStone archway framing the ruined tower and walls of St Andrews CathedralHistory and storiesThe emerald-green natural peninsula of Fife has always been a place apart.A distant road bridge crosses the water beside a wooded island, calm sea stretching under a grey sky.Getting hereThe bridges, the trains and the busesYachts and small boats lie moored in a sheltered harbour beneath a sandstone cliff, a ruined stone wall running along the quayside.What is on in FifeSomething new from the region every day

Photographs by Hassen Shehzad, Irina Hübner, roberto gissepi and ARAM via Google