Rona's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Seaside town, known for its many golf courses, including the old course, with the landmark Swilcan Bridge at the eighteenth hole. The British Golf Museum chronicles the history of UK golf. On a headland nearby are the ruins of St Andrews Castle, with it's medieval bottle dungeon. Close to the castle is the University of St Andrews, founded in 1413.
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St Andrews
Seaside town, known for its many golf courses, including the old course, with the landmark Swilcan Bridge at the eighteenth hole. The British Golf Museum chronicles the history of UK golf. On a headland nearby are the ruins of St Andrews Castle, with it's medieval bottle dungeon. Close to the castle is the University of St Andrews, founded in 1413.
Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval old town and elegant Georgian new town with gardens and neo classical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh castle, home to Scotland"s crown jewels. Arthur's seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.
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Edinburgh
Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval old town and elegant Georgian new town with gardens and neo classical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh castle, home to Scotland"s crown jewels. Arthur's seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.
Beautiful village on Firth of Forth, only 3 miles away- great walk from house or bus at end of road.
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Limekilns
Beautiful village on Firth of Forth, only 3 miles away- great walk from house or bus at end of road.
Traditionally a royal burgh of West Lothian, with amazing views of the 3 bridges across the river forth. Very pretty - walk through the town or visit one of the cafes or restaurants which line the main street to admire the forth bridges. The Forth Railway bridge was completed over 125 years ago is a UNESCO World heritage site and a spectacular feat in engineering. From here you can book boat trips to inchcolm island and 3 bridges tour.
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Queensferry
Traditionally a royal burgh of West Lothian, with amazing views of the 3 bridges across the river forth. Very pretty - walk through the town or visit one of the cafes or restaurants which line the main street to admire the forth bridges. The Forth Railway bridge was completed over 125 years ago is a UNESCO World heritage site and a spectacular feat in engineering. From here you can book boat trips to inchcolm island and 3 bridges tour.
Culross is Scotland's most complete example of a burgh of the 17th century and 18th centuries. White harled houses with red-tiled roofs line the steep cobbled streets, which have appeared in film scenes in Outlander. Explore Culross palace with it's tiny rooms, connecting passageways and painted ceilings where Outlander filmed.
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Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland
Culross is Scotland's most complete example of a burgh of the 17th century and 18th centuries. White harled houses with red-tiled roofs line the steep cobbled streets, which have appeared in film scenes in Outlander. Explore Culross palace with it's tiny rooms, connecting passageways and painted ceilings where Outlander filmed.
Laid to rest here are some of Scotland's Kings and Queens including Robert the Bruce. 15 minute walk away.
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I-Dunfermline Abbey
Saint Margaret StreetLaid to rest here are some of Scotland's Kings and Queens including Robert the Bruce. 15 minute walk away.
Andrew Carnegie House
Pittencrieff StreetBirthplace of Andrew Carnegie. Great museum.
5 minute walk. Beautiful park to walk around. Home to the peacocks and you can feed the squirrels. Great views of Dunfermline Abbey.
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Pittencrieff Park
Pittencrieff Street5 minute walk. Beautiful park to walk around. Home to the peacocks and you can feed the squirrels. Great views of Dunfermline Abbey.
Dating back to 16th century. The house is recognisable by its colour and is known fondly as the pink hoose by locals.
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Abbot House Heritage Centre
11 MaygateDating back to 16th century. The house is recognisable by its colour and is known fondly as the pink hoose by locals.
Crail Harbour
Beautiful East Neuk village.
One of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally.
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Stirling Castle
Castle WyndOne of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally.
Stirling's famous landmark stands above the fields where William Wallace led his troops to victory at the Battle of Stirling bridge. Tells the story of the patriot and martyr who became Scotland's national hero.
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I-National Wallace Monument
Hillfoots RoadStirling's famous landmark stands above the fields where William Wallace led his troops to victory at the Battle of Stirling bridge. Tells the story of the patriot and martyr who became Scotland's national hero.
First Carnegie library. Free admission to museum. 5 star visitor attraction. Since 1921 this venue has been the custodian of the Murison Burns collection.
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Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries
1 Abbot StFirst Carnegie library. Free admission to museum. 5 star visitor attraction. Since 1921 this venue has been the custodian of the Murison Burns collection.
Wander around the beautiful historic village of Falkland where Outlander was filmed. Great coffee shops and food.
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Falkland Palace & Garden
East PortWander around the beautiful historic village of Falkland where Outlander was filmed. Great coffee shops and food.
Beautiful coastal village with the historic old harbour and lime kilns. Fantastic views of the bridges and walks along the coast.
Limekilns Pier
Beautiful coastal village with the historic old harbour and lime kilns. Fantastic views of the bridges and walks along the coast.
Lovely coastal historical village with fantastic views over to Edinburgh. Walk some of the coastal path. Relax in one of the lovely coffee shops. Walk between the 2 beaches via the coastal path or take a wander along the path to Burntisland.
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Lovely coastal historical village with fantastic views over to Edinburgh. Walk some of the coastal path. Relax in one of the lovely coffee shops. Walk between the 2 beaches via the coastal path or take a wander along the path to Burntisland.
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Lime RoadThe Kelpies
The HelixSt Andrews Castle
The ScoresThe Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
Food Scene
There are lots of good local restaurants. These are our top choices.
Casa Mia- Italian
Antioch Restaurant- Turkish
The Glen Tavern - pub food
Dhoom- Indian
The Haberdashery Bistro, gastro pub
Noble Cuisine - Chinese
The Bruce Arms - pub food by the sea
Cafe fraiche - breakfast
Part of East neuk villages. Well worth a visit. Pop into the famous fish and chip shop!
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Anstruther Harbour
15 Shore StPart of East neuk villages. Well worth a visit. Pop into the famous fish and chip shop!
Walking
Long distance footpath that runs from Kincardine to Newburgh 116 miles, a must for walkers or you could just do a section.
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Fife Coastal Path
Fife Coastal PathLong distance footpath that runs from Kincardine to Newburgh 116 miles, a must for walkers or you could just do a section.
One of the favourite places of Mary Queen of Scots. Royal palace in beautiful small village nestled between the Paps of Fife- East and West Lomond hills. Beautiful views from the top of you like walking.
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Falkland Palace & Garden
East PortOne of the favourite places of Mary Queen of Scots. Royal palace in beautiful small village nestled between the Paps of Fife- East and West Lomond hills. Beautiful views from the top of you like walking.
Theatre
15 minute walk away. Have a look at the programme if you fancy a night at the theatre.
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I-Alhambra Theatre
33-35 Canmore St15 minute walk away. Have a look at the programme if you fancy a night at the theatre.
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Local Bus Services
The X55 is a quick and easy bus ride into the heart of Edinburgh costing around £7.60 return.
The local bus company that runs this service is Stagecoach.
The bus stop is at St Leonards and is a short walk from the house, approximately 15 minutes.
Stagecoach also provides an East of Scotland Day Rider pass that allows hop on/hop off travel across most of the East coast region or the 7 day version. Have a look on the stagecoach website for prices.
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Local Train Services
Dunfermline City station, not to be confused with Dunfermline Queen Margaret, is a short 15 minute walk from the house. Dunfermline City station is on the Fife Circle route and also provides a quick connection to Edinburgh to either Haymarket or Waverley stations. A cheap day return can be purchased for as little as £8.20