Balgonie Castle A
historic 14th century castle in the heart of the Kingdom of Fife. Balgonie
Castle, by Markinch, Fife KY7 6HQ.
Balmerino
Abbey Very ruined abbey near the southern shore of the Tay.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
Blackfriars
Chapel A vaulted side apse survives of this church of Dominican friars,
which was built in about 1516. In St Andrews: South Street opposite junction
with Bell Street.
British Golf
Museum The story of British golf from its origins in the middle ages
through to the present day.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
The Byre Theatre This
5 star theatre based in St Andrews is the only producing theatre in Fife. Abbey
Street, St Andrews, KY16 9LA.
Cairnie Fruit
Farm We offer an abundance of soft fruits all available to pick or to
purchase ready-picked. We also have a 6 acre outdoor maze and our Country
Tearoom. Cairnie, Cupar, KY15 4QD.
Ceres Highland Games
The oldest free games in Scotland, always held on the last Saturday of the
month of June, every year (except in wartime) since the charter to hold the
Games was given to the people of the village by Robert Bruce in 1314.
Crail Museum &
Heritage Centre An insight into the past life of this ancient Royal Burgh.
62/64 Marketgate, Crail KY10 3TL.
Fife Folk Museum The
fascinating history of the people of Fife. The Weigh House, High Street, Ceres,
nr Cupar KY15 5NF.
Hill of
Tarvit An attractive mansion house and gardens: NTS.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
Isle of May Ferry
Travel to the Isle of May on the May Princess. Sea Safaris and pleasure trips
from Anstruther to St Andrews. Anstruther Harbour, Anstruther.
Isle of May NNR
Lighthouses on the Isle of May have been a beacon for centuries to seafarers in
the Firth of Forth. The island now serves as an important research centre for
breeding seabirds as well as the grey seals that pup here in autumn. Five miles
east of Anstruther.
Leuchars Church The church in the village of Leuchars, part
of which is covered with some of the medieval best stonework in Scotland.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
Official
Historical Tours of St Andrews Organised by the University of St Andrews,
twice daily tours of the University and town depart St Salvator's Chapel at
11am and 2.30pm Monday through Friday, summer months only.
RAF Leuchars
Airshow Scotland's biggest and best airshow, which takes place each
September. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
Scotland's Secret Bunker A fascinating and chilling reminder
that the Cold War might have had another outcome.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
Scottish Fisheries Museum The superbly told story of fishing
in Scotland. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
St
Andrews Aquarium A marine environment in a marine location.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
St Andrews Botanic
Garden About 8000 species of ferns, herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees are
grown here. Some are native to Scotland but most grow wild in other regions of
the world. Canongate, St Andrews, Fife KY16 8RT.
St Andrews Castle Badly ruined but very imposing: Historic
Scotland. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
St
Andrews Cathedral The remains of what was once one of Scotland's largest
churches. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)
St
Mary’s Church, Kirkheugh The scanty foundations of a small cruciform
church on the edge of the cliff behind the cathedral. It was the earliest
collegiate church in Scotland. On the coastal path to the pier and just north
of St Andrews Cathedral.
St
Monans Parish Church Beautiful church placed right on the edge of the sea.
(Undiscovered
Scotland Feature Page)
Tentsmuir NNR
The sand dunes and beach at the mouth of the Tay estuary are one of the fastest
growing parts of Scotland. Along the foreshore a mile and a half east of
Tayport.
West
Port One of the few surviving city gates in Scotland, built in 1589 and
renovated in 1843. St Andrews: at junction of South Street with Bridge
Street.
For Activities in the area, see the relevant
links pages.
For Local Businesses, see the relevant
links pages.
