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Historic Attractions in Fife & St. Andrews

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Dunfermline Palace and Abbey © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (HS)

Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE

The oldest and perhaps most splendid of Scotland's abbeys, Dunfermline, was founded by David I. The abbey church, built by...

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Culross Palace (NTS)
Culross Palace (NTS)

Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH

This delightful small royal burgh on the north shore of the Forth provides a striking introduction to Scottish domestic...

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Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS)
Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS)

Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BU

The Royal Palace of Falkland, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen...

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Hill of Tarvit House and Garden (NTS)
Hill of Tarvit House and Garden (NTS)

Tarvit, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5PB

This fine house was virtually rebuilt in 1906 by Sir Robert Lorimer for Mr F B Sharp to form a suitable setting for his...

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Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS)
Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS)

Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF

Kellie Castle is a very fine example of the domestic architecture of Lowland Scotland. The oldest part is believed to date...

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St Andrews Cathedral © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
St Andrews Cathedral (HS)

St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9QL

By far the largest cathedral in the land, St Andrews was the headquarters of the church in medieval Scotland.

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Ravenscraig Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Ravenscraig Castle (HS)

Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, UK

One of the earliest artillery forts in Scotland, it was begun for James II in 1460, designed to be defended by and from...

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  • Crail Harbour
    Crail Harbour

    Fife, KY10

    This delightful harbour dates from about 1500. It was enlarged and improved in the 19th century. Vessels once traded...

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  • St Andrews Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    St Andrews Castle (HS)

    St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AR

    This cliff top castle, sited dramatically overlooking the North Sea, and protected by a rock cut moat, was the secure...

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    Scotstarvit Tower © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Scotstarvit Tower (HS)

    Nr. Cupar, Fife, KY15

    A well preserved 16th century tower-house. It was altered in 1627 for Sir John Scot and his wife, Lady Anne Drummond....

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  • Inchcolm Abbey © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Inchcolm Abbey (HS)

    Inchcolm Island, Fife, Scotland, UK

    The best preserved group of monastic buildings in Known as the ‘Iona of the East' this beautiful island abbey was...

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    Aberdour Castle and Garden © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Aberdour Castle and Garden (HS)

    Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0SL

    Aberdour is a wonderful example of how a mediaeval castle could be extended and modified over several centuries.

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    Burntisland Parish Church
    Burntisland Parish Church

    Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, UK

    This most unusual church was built in 1592. Square with a central tower it was thought that the design may have come from...

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  • Charlestown Lime kilns
    Charlestown Lime kilns

    Dunfermline, KY11

    The largest group of lime kilns in Scotland, they date from 1778/79, and form part of an early industrial complex. From...

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  • Leuchars Church
    Leuchars Church

    Leuchars, Fife, Scotland, UK

    Built in the 12th century, Leuchars is one of the finest Romanesque churches in Scotland. Of the original church only the...

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  • 1 Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (HS) Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE 4 stars
    2 Culross Palace (NTS) Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH 3 stars
    3 Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS) Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BU 3 stars
    4 Hill of Tarvit House and Garden (NTS) Tarvit, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5PB 4 stars
    5 Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS) Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF 3 stars
    6 St Andrews Cathedral (HS) St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9QL 4 stars
    7 Ravenscraig Castle (HS) Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, UK
    8 Crail Harbour Fife, KY10
    9 St Andrews Castle (HS) St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AR 4 stars
    10 Scotstarvit Tower (HS) Nr. Cupar, Fife, KY15
    11 Inchcolm Abbey (HS) Inchcolm Island, Fife, Scotland, UK 3 stars
    12 Aberdour Castle and Garden (HS) Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0SL 4 stars
    13 Burntisland Parish Church Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, UK
    14 Charlestown Lime kilns Dunfermline, KY11
    15 Leuchars Church Leuchars, Fife, Scotland, UK

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