List of places in Fife facts for kids

This list of places in Fife helps you discover many interesting spots in Fife, a beautiful area in Scotland. Fife is known for its rich history, stunning coastlines, and charming towns. This list includes towns, villages, castles, and other cool places to explore.

Aberdour Castle

Anstruther

Balgonie Castle

Balmerino Abbey

Culross Palace

Dairsie Castle

Dalgety Bay

Dysart

Falkland Palace

Fife Coastal path

Forth Bridge

Forth Road Bridge

Isle of May

Kellie Castle

Kinghorn

Lower Largo

Newark Castle

Oakley, Blair tower

Rossend Castle

Rosyth Castle

Scottish Fisheries Museum

Seafield Tower

Tulliallan Castle

Wemyss Castle

Exploring Fife's Towns and Villages

Fife has many unique towns and villages, each with its own story. From bustling market towns to quiet coastal spots, there's a lot to see.

A: Aberdour to Auchtermuchty

• Aberdour: A lovely coastal village with a sandy beach. It is home to Aberdour Castle, one of Scotland's oldest castles.
• Anstruther: A charming fishing town in the East Neuk of Fife. You can visit the Scottish Fisheries Museum here. Don't forget to try the famous fish and chips!
• Auchtermuchty: A historic burgh (a type of town) with a long history. It was once a royal burgh.

B: Balbirnie to Burntisland

• Balbirnie House: A grand country house now a hotel. It is set in Balbirnie Park, a lovely place for walks.
• Balgonie Castle: A well-preserved medieval castle. It has parts that date back to the 14th century.
• Balmerino: A small village known for Balmerino Abbey. This abbey was founded in the 13th century.
• Burntisland: A popular seaside town with a sandy beach and a busy harbour. It also has a railway station.

C: Cairneyhill to Cupar

• Ceres: A pretty inland village with a folk museum. It is known for its annual Highland Games.
• Cowdenbeath: A town famous for its football club and its history in coal mining.
• Crail: A picturesque fishing village with a beautiful harbour. It is part of the East Neuk.
• Culross: A historic village with cobbled streets. You can visit Culross Palace, a beautifully restored 17th-century house.
• Cupar: The historic county town of Fife. It has a rich market town heritage.

D: Dairsie to Dysart

• Dalgety Bay: A modern town on the Firth of Forth. It offers great views of the bridges.
• Dunfermline: A large historic town and former capital of Scotland. It has Dunfermline Abbey and Dunfermline Palace.
• Dysart: Known as the "Red Town" because of its red-tiled roofs. It has a historic harbour.

E: Earlsferry to Elie

• East Neuk: This is not one place but a coastal area in Fife. It includes many charming fishing villages like Crail and Anstruther.
• Elie: A lovely seaside village with a beautiful beach. It is popular for watersports.

F: Falkland to Freuchie

• Falkland: A royal burgh famous for Falkland Palace. This palace was a favourite home of Scottish kings and queens.
• Fife Coastal Path: A long walking trail that goes all around the coast of Fife. It offers amazing views.
• Forth Bridge: An iconic railway bridge. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Forth Road Bridge: A road bridge that crosses the Firth of Forth.

G: Gateside to Guardbridge

• Glenrothes: A modern town and the administrative centre of Fife. It has many parks and outdoor art.
• Guardbridge: A village known for its historic bridge over the River Eden.

H: Halbeath to Hill of Beath

• High Valleyfield: A village in West Fife.

I: Innerleven to Isle of May

• Inverkeithing: A historic port town. It has a long history as a royal burgh.
• Isle of May: A beautiful island in the Firth of Forth. It is a national nature reserve, famous for its seabirds like puffins.

J: Jamestown

• Jamestown: A small village in West Fife.

K: Kellie Castle to Knockhill

• Kellie Castle: A beautiful castle with lovely gardens. It has been restored and is open to visitors.
• Kelty: A former mining village. It is now a growing community.
• Kinghorn: A coastal town with a sandy beach. It is popular for its views and walks.
• Kirkcaldy: A large town on the coast. It is known for its linoleum industry history and Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery.
• Knockhill: Famous for its racing circuit. It hosts many motorsport events.

L: Ladybank to Luthrie

• Largo Bay: A large bay on the Firth of Forth. It includes the villages of Lower Largo and Upper Largo.
• Leslie: A town with a history in paper making.
• Leuchars: A village known for RAF Leuchars, a former Royal Air Force base.
• Leven: A seaside town with a long sandy beach.
• Lochgelly: A town with a strong mining heritage.
• Lochore Meadows Country Park: A large park with a loch. It is great for outdoor activities.
• Lomond Hills: Two prominent hills, East Lomond and West Lomond. They offer great hiking and views.
• Lower Largo: A charming coastal village. It is famous as the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, who inspired Robinson Crusoe.

M: Macduff's Castle to Myres Castle

• Macduff's Castle: The ruins of a castle on the coast near East Wemyss.
• Markinch: A historic village with a tall church tower.
• Methil: A town with a history in shipbuilding and coal.
• Mugdrum Island: A small island in the River Tay.

N: Newark Castle to North Queensferry

• Newark Castle: A ruined castle near St Monans.
• Newburgh: A historic town on the River Tay. It is known for its pottery.
• Newport-on-Tay: A town on the Firth of Tay. It offers great views of the Tay bridges.
• North Queensferry: A village at the northern end of the Forth bridges. It has a lighthouse.

O: Oakley to Ochil Hills

• Oakley: A village in West Fife.
• Ochil Hills: A range of hills forming part of Fife's northern border.

P: Pathhead to Pittenweem

• Pitreavie Castle: A historic castle near Dunfermline.
• Pittenweem: A beautiful fishing village in the East Neuk. It has a working harbour and an annual arts festival.

R: Ravenscraig Castle to Rosyth

• Ravenscraig Castle: A ruined castle on the coast near Kirkcaldy.
• River Eden: A river that flows through Fife. It reaches the sea at the Eden Estuary.
• Rossend Castle: A historic castle in Burntisland.
• Rosyth: A town known for Rosyth Dockyard, a major naval base. It also has Rosyth Castle.

S: Saline to Strathtyrum

• Scottish Fisheries Museum: Located in Anstruther. It tells the story of Scotland's fishing heritage.
• St Andrews: A famous town known worldwide for golf and its historic University of St Andrews. You can visit the Old Course at St Andrews and the St Andrews Botanic Garden.
• St Monans: Another lovely fishing village in the East Neuk. It has a distinctive church and windmill.
• Stark's Park: The home stadium of Raith Rovers Football Club in Kirkcaldy.

T: Tay Rail Bridge to Tulliallan

• Tay Rail Bridge: A railway bridge crossing the Firth of Tay.
• Tay Road Bridge: A road bridge crossing the Firth of Tay.
• Tayport: A town on the Firth of Tay. It offers views across to Dundee.
• Tentsmuir Forest and Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve: A large forest and nature reserve. It is great for walks and wildlife spotting.
• Tulliallan, Tulliallan Castle: A castle that is now the home of the Scottish Police College.

U: Upper Largo

• Upper Largo: A village near Largo Law, a prominent hill.

W: Wellwood to Wormit

• Wemyss Castle: A historic castle on the coast. It has been home to the Wemyss family for centuries.
• West Wemyss: A coastal village with a historic harbour.
• Wormit: A village on the Firth of Tay. It offers great views of the Tay bridges.

See also

• List of places in Scotland