Fife Five history hot spots

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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.

A favourite of Mary Queen of Scots

Experience a day in the life of the Stuart monarchs at Falkland Palace and a favourite place of Mary, Queen of Scots. The Palace is also home to the oldest Real or Royal tennis court in Britain, built for King James the V.

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Be inspired by Outlander

One of the many Fife Outlander film locations, visiting Culross is like stepping back in time. Relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings and cobbled streets of the fascinating Royal Burgh of Culross. Explore the beautiful refurbished palace with its decorative painted ceilings and furnishings of the period. Behind the palace is the restored 17th century garden, complete with herbs, vegetables and fruit trees.

Medieval Masterpiece

Visit Scotland's largest and most magnificent medieval church. If you've got a head for heights, climb St Rule's Tower for an amazing view of this historic town.

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Artistic History

Kellie Castle dates from as early as the 14th century and is one of Fife's hidden gems. The stunning grounds and garden could easily be a day out in themselves.

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Royal History

Visit Dunfermline Abbey in Scotland's ancient capital, where some of Scotland's greatest medieval monarchs were laid to rest, including King Robert the Bruce.

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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 food experiences of a lifetime

If you’re looking for unforgettable food experiences to wow, then you’ve come to the right place. Fife has a feast of flavours to tantalise those taste buds. It’s all about the time, the place, the food and the people. Here’s five Fife food experiences that you should try at least once in your lifetime! From eating delicious steak in a barn made from potato boxes to Michelin starred dining and award-winning cheese and ice cream, Fife is definitely one for the foodie bucket list.

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Fife Five - Around Fife in Five

How will you come to life in Fife? If you're looking for an exhilarating experience, check out our 'Around Fife in Five' from racing in an F1 car at Scotland's national motorsport centre, to getting Blown Away as you land yacht along West Sands beach.

View our Come to life in Fife video here and take the trip! What are you waiting for?

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Cycling tour of the Heartlands of Fife

Experienced cyclist James Bonner takes us on an 80km cycle tour round the Heartlands of Fife taking in coast, countryside and towns and villages - a great selection of what Fife has to offer if you're travelling on two wheels.

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