Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation in St Andrews

Attractions and Events in the Kingdom of Fife

When you are in the Kingdom of Fife you will never be at a loss for something to do. Rain or shine the area abounds with historic building sites, golf courses, blue flag beaches, museums, art galleries, crafts, specialized attractions, fishing villages, boat trips, parks and gardens, leisure centres, walk ways and cycle ways.

In near by St Andrews you can visit the St Andrews Castle with its bottle dungeon and the St Andrews Cathedral where you can climb the tower for a magnificent view of the town and surrounding countryside. Further a field is Falkland Palace once the summer home of the reigning Stuarts.

Museums in St Andrews include the British Golf Museum, St Andrews Museum and The Preservation Trust Museum. In Dundee are the Verdant Works with it’s history of the great Jute Mills and Discovery Point which houses the famous ship ‘RRS Discovery’ that Captain Scott and his crew took to the Antarctic.

St Andrews has two spectacular beaches the West Sands with over 2 miles of golden sandy beach has blue flag status and the East Sands which has a safe swimming beach at one end. At the other end is the tranquil fishing harbour with its long Pier made famous by university students.

Golf courses are in abundance all within an hour of St Andrews.
Contact can be made directly for these courses in the immediate vicinity;
St Andrews Links Trust +44(0)1334 466666
St Andrews Bay Golf Resort and Spa +44(0)1334 837000
The Old Course Golf Resort and Spa +44(0)1334 474371
Kingsbarns Golf Links +44(0)1334 460860

Just a few miles away from our Bed and Breakfast is The Scottish Deer Centre or in the opposite direction The Secret Bunker from World War II.

The fishing villages of Crail, Ansthruther, Pittenweem, and Elie are close by, so you can easily spend the day exploring the quaint old buildings and harbours. Boat trips leave from Anstruther Harbour going to May Island to view the seals and bird life in the summer.

Close by Craigtoun Country Park and the St Andrews Botanic gardens display a wonderful diversity of plants, flowers and trees and provide family entertainment throughout the summer.

There are several leisure centres within Fife. The closest in St Andrews is the East Sands and has swimming pool, gym, squash and pool tables. Further away is the renowned Perth Leisure Centre.

Visit the Old Harbour, or the 'Hidden Gem' that is the Botanic Gardens; for the lovers of beauty, simply open your eyes to the history, grandeur, nature and glory all around you.

For those of you who are more adventurous, you could go kart racing, 4x4 driving or rallying at the Knockhill Racing Circuit. Riding stables are within the area if you want to book a leisurely trek through Kinshaldy Forest, or a beach walk for the more experienced riders.

In near by Leuchars which is home to the RAF fighter squadron you could try your luck at the Scottish Clay Shooting Centre where experienced instructors will keep you on the right track.

If you like to fish there are even several lochs and reservoirs which you can relax by and tickle the trout.

What ever you would like to do I am sure it is possible somewhere in this wonderful Kingdom. The staff at the Information Centre in St Andrews are eager to help you find that special activity which will make your visit to our place one of your best stays ever.

 

 

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