Fife Area Guides

Fife is a region on the east coast of Scotland, with 117 miles of coastline, a semi-industrial area in the south, and a rural area in the north. Fife is known for its local produce (hence several famous restaurants), and annual events like the Anstruther Muster harbour festival, the Pittenween Arts Festival, and the Fife Show, which is a traditional agricultural show. It is also a destination for walkers, birdwatchers, and dolphin spotting. In addition to outdoor recreation opportunities, which include over 300 miles of cycle paths linking towns and villages with the countryside, there are numerous historical attractions, including the former royal palace in Falkland. Fife also has the necessary conveniences of good local schools and good transport by plane, train, or car.   

Living in Fife

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Inverkeithing is a port and parish town located in Fife, Scotland, along the north shore of the Firth of Forward. In medieval times, Inverkeithing was a walled town with four ports or gates, which were later removed in the 1500s and recycled to help fuel the growth of the town. Today, Inverkeithing is primarily a commuting town with a population of around 5,280 residents which range from professionals and non-professionals to young families and retirees. Many monuments make up this quaint town, with residents and tourists having the pleasure of being able to explore a variety of historic buildings and landmarks, such as, Mercat Cross which dates back to 1400, Thomsoun's House dating back to 1617 and St Peter's Parish Church dating back to 1827.

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Kirkcaldy is a town and seaport located in Fife, Scotland, on the north shore of the Firth and Forth. The town was a thriving port in the Late Middle Ages, which later became an important commercial centre and seaport in the 16th century with the largest salt trade in Scotland. Today, Kirkcaldy is still a flourishing town, offering a wide selection of fun things to do and interesting things see, including plenty of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars which can be found in and around the town centre high street. The Kirkcaldy Farmers’ Market is also a popular attraction which is held on the last Saturday of every month.

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