{"id":5183,"date":"2018-07-23T12:46:20","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T10:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/scotland-2\/exploring-fife-from-edinburgh-10-things-to-see-do\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:10:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:10:44","slug":"exploring-fife-from-edinburgh-10-things-to-see-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/blog\/exploring-fife-from-edinburgh-10-things-to-see-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Fife from Edinburgh: 10 Things to See & Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

About to take a road trip outside of the capital and see what Fife has to offer? Then do we have a treat for you! Here\u2019s a list of top things to do on your journey \u2013 road trips have never been this fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Fife Coastal Path<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \nNothing shouts \u201cInstagram-ready\u201d quite like the beautiful views found along Fife\u2019s coast. It truly is a Scottish wonder and is one of the greatest, picturesque trails to set your sights on. Whether you\u2019re known as an outdoorsy type of person or not \u2013 you\u2019re going to be camera happy with Fife\u2019s gorgeous settings.<\/span>
    \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 50 minutes by car \/ 1 hour 20 minutes by bus<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. St Monans Windmill<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      \nSituated on Fife\u2019s coastal path, this quaint windmill dates all the way back to the late 18th-century. It\u2019s the last windmill in Fife and guess what? You can even get the keys to go inside it! A small deposit is required, but you\u2019ll get that right back after you\u2019ve enjoyed a historical walk around this stunning restored windmill.<\/span>
      \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 1 hour 20 minutes by car \/ 2 hours by train<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. St Andrew\u2019s University<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        \nTime for a Royal occasion, we think! You can\u2019t leave Fife without popping by one of the most famous universities in the UK \u2013 St Andrew\u2019s. Known for its notable alumni such as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, it\u2019s the perfect backdrop for some cute selfies.
        \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 1 hour 30 minutes by train or car<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. The Harbour Light Tower<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          \nThe world\u2019s smallest working Light Tower, built in 1817, played a key part in the Queensferry Passage. Get a glimpse of this fully restored and working Light Tower. It was reopened by HRH The Princess Royal, who relit the lamp 120 years after it went out. <\/span>
          \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 40 minutes by car \/ 25 minutes by train<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Balgonie Castle<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            \nOver 700 years old, this hidden gem is one of Scotland\u2019s most sought after venues for romantic weddings. Its historical architecture and setting makes it almost like a mini Hogwarts. It\u2019s believed to have had several hauntings, so make sure you have your wits about you in case the old ghosts of the Kingdom of Fife fancy getting in one of your photos.<\/span>
            \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 1 hour by car \/ 1 hour 15 minutes by train<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Deep Sea World<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              \nCome on, you know it\u2019s true \u2013 nothing beats exploring the underwater world! Hundreds of creatures, talks and feeds, and, of course, amazing shark dives! Get closer to the most mysterious place in the world and discover wonders and facts of the deep blue that you never knew before.<\/span>
              \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 25 minutes by train \/ 40 minutes by car<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. Fife Folk Museum<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                \nWhy not add a little history to your trip? The Fife Folk Museum opens up a window into Fife\u2019s past, where you and the family will be able to wander through various building structures such as weaver\u2019s cottages and modern annexes. <\/span>
                \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 1 hour 15 minutes by car \/ 1 hour 20 minutes by train<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. Falkland Palace<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  \nFit for a King \u2013 no really, fit for many Kings! Get in touch with your royal side as you explore the headquarters of Scottish Kings. Steeped in hundreds of years of history, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the original quarters and wings \u2013 not forgetting possibly having a game of tennis or two on the court, which was built in 1539!<\/span>
                  \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 1 hour by car \/ 1 hour and 45 minutes by train<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. Craigtoun Country Park<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    \nIf you\u2019re lucky to get a bit of sun on your day trip then make the most of it by visiting one of the most beautiful parks in Scotland. It has been open since the 19th century and as every year goes by, it only gets prettier. Grab that picnic basket and snack on the grass before heading out on a rowboat or pedalo.<\/span>
                    \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 1 hour and 29 minutes by car \/ 2 hours and 43 minutes by train<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. British Golf Museum<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      \nTime to get a hole-in-one! How\u2019s your swing? Let\u2019s find out at the museum which explores over 500 years of golfing history. You\u2019ll be able to see golfing collections from the ages and see how the popular sport has evolved. So, grab your clubs because you\u2019re off on a golfing adventure.<\/span>
                      \nGet there from Edinburgh in: 1 hour and 30 minutes by car \/ 1 hour and 15 minutes by train \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      One of the most picturesque places in Scotland \u2013 Fife has something for everyone. How about taking us on your journey with you? We love a good road trip! Let us know how your trip goes by letting us know on <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      About to take a road trip outside of the capital and see what Fife has to offer? Then do we have a treat for you! Here\u2019s a list of top things to do on your journey \u2013 road trips have never been this fun! Fife Coastal Path Nothing shouts \u201cInstagram-ready\u201d quite like the beautiful views … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4272145459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-scotland-2"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5183"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4272145462,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5183\/revisions\/4272145462"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4272145459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}