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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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Isle of May Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Isle of May Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

This island, eight miles off the Fife coast, was the site of the first lighthouse in Scotland – a coal-fired beacon...

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  • Inchkeith Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Inchkeith Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    Though a lighthouse was built on Inchkeith as early as 1804, the island’s strategic position in the centre of the Firth...

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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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    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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    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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    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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  • 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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  • 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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    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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    Scotland's Secret Bunker
    Scotland's Secret Bunker

    Troywood, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8QH

    Scotland's secret underground nuclear command bunker is a unique experience for the whole family.

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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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  • 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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  • 1 Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS) Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BU 3 stars
    2 Isle of May Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    3 Inchkeith Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    4 Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS) Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF 3 stars
    5 Culross Palace (NTS) Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH 3 stars
    6 Hill of Tarvit House and Garden (NTS) Tarvit, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5PB 4 stars
    7 Ravenscraig Castle (HS) Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, UK
    8 Scotstarvit Tower (HS) Nr. Cupar, Fife, KY15
    9 Aberdour Castle and Garden (HS) Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0SL 4 stars
    10 St Andrews Castle (HS) St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AR 4 stars
    11 Scotland's Secret Bunker Troywood, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8QH 4 stars
    12 Charlestown Lime kilns Dunfermline, KY11
    13 Crail Harbour Fife, KY10

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