Fife is known all over the world as the Home of Golf with the most famous course in the world - the Old Course at St Andrews - at the top of many golfers must visit list. But we also have lots of other wonderful courses and we've picked a selection which are well worth playing.
Thornton Golf Club
The Thornton Golf Club near Kirkcaldy is a classic example. This fine parkland layout that wanders through avenues of trees is nothing short of delightful and the club takes a special pride in its warm welcome to visitors.
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.
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.
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.
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.