Top Things to do in Fife
Top Hotels in Fife
- 1. Rusacks St. Andrews
- 2. Fairmont St Andrews
- 3. Rufflets Hotel
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
- 5. Premier Inn St Andrews hotel
- 6. No.1 Apartments St Andrews - South Street
- 7. Albany Hotel
- 8. Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
- 9. Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel
- 10. The Russell Hotel
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10 Free Things to do in Fife That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Fife, United Kingdom including Elie Beach, Burntisland Parish Church, St Andrews Cathedral, University of St Andrews, Crail Harbour, The Swilcan Bridge, Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Forth Bridge, St Andrews West Sands Beach, Fife Coastal Route.
Restaurants in Fife
1. Elie Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
When you think of the requirements for a good seaside resort, Elie and Earlsferry is pretty much as good as it gets. The village is quaint and charming, the beach is fantastic, the harbour area lovely, the coastal walks stimulating, etc etc etc. Add the delightful Ship Inn and several other delightful cafes and shops and you really have it all. We always pop in here when we are in Fife and have never been disappointed.
2. Burntisland Parish Church
3. St Andrews Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,949 reviews
St Andrews Cathedral is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. The cathedral grounds will be open Sun to Tues. The remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church, show how impressive it used to be. The museum houses an outstanding collection of early and later medieval sculptures and other relics found on the site, including the magnificent St Andrews Sarcophagus of Pictish date. The precinct walls are particularly well preserved. St Rule's Tower, in the precinct, is part of the first church of the Augustinian canons at St Andrews built in the early 12th century. There are splendid views from the top.
Reviewed By Romelle11 - North Easton, United States
Spent a few hours in St. Andrew and walked through the impressive ruins of the cathedral and cemetery.
4. University of St Andrews
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Founded in 1411, this university forms the centre of town.
Reviewed By kwagmeister - Newburgh, United States
The oldest university in Scotland shares St. Andrews town with the glorious Old Course, making the town a destination point for golfers and those of us who travel with them. Thank goodness for the interesting architecture and parklike grounds of the University, which makes for a lovely walk around town. The University is spread out across the town, with departments tucked in nooks and crannies and student housing just about everywhere. The presence of the University students adds youthful energy to this very old town. We ducked into a church at one point in our walk and found a university student choir rehearsing. Their voices were absolutely beautiful and filled the old church with such life. What a treat. Graduation is next week so there was a lot of sprucing up taking place, making the grounds and buildings all the lovelier.
5. Crail Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By christineg555 - Kirkhill, United Kingdom
Really pretty harbour with lovely old buildings all the way down to it. Great wee cafe on the way down called the Crail gallery and cafe. Shack selling lobster and dressed crab so you can sit around the lovely old stone harbour to eat it, if you like.
6. The Swilcan Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 797 reviews
The famous Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole of the Old Course at the Home of Golf. The bridge was originally built over 700 years ago so shepherds could move their flock across the Swilcan Burn which meanders through what is now the 1st and 18th fairways. Today the Swilcan Bridge, with the 'Auld Grey Toun' providing the most beautiful of backdrops, is one of the most iconic settings in golf. So much more than a little stone crossing, the Swilcan Bridge is the history of the game, it's the magic moments, it's felt the footsteps of the true greats.
Reviewed By bbeatson
A must visit and photo opportunity for golf lovers. Sunday is the only day to visit and take pictures at this golf history site unless you are lucky enough to plat the Old Course!
7. Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 342 reviews
Come along and discover the original birthplace cottage of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). Find out how Andrew, born a weaver’s son in Dunfermline, emigrated to America and became the richest man in the world, and one of the most generous philanthropists of all time. The Memorial Hall adjoining the cottage tells the story of Andrew Carnegie’s lasting legacy which includes internationally renowned landmarks such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Peace Palace in The Hague, over 2,800 public libraries around the globe, Mount Wilson Observatory in California, and, of course, the Diplodocus carnegii dinosaur.
Reviewed By alexn67
Found this hidden gem while visiting Dunfermline abbey. Very informative museum reflecting the life of Andrew Carnegie. Great staff as well! Thank you for advising my wife on buying the proper Carnegie biography - she managed to finish the whole thing during our holidays and has become an expert on steel production in the process ;-)
8. Forth Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 740 reviews
Reviewed By dennissU1613AA - Glasgow, United Kingdom
First taste of freedom to explore our wonderful country again. The Forth bridges are a testament to amazing engineering feats in both the modern and bygone ages, especially the Rail bridge (1890) which has been thrilling tourists for over 130 years now. Scotland can be an enigma, politically confusing, religiously toxic but above all always visually stunning. One of the greatest picture shows on mother earth.
9. St Andrews West Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 753 reviews
Reviewed By robboaberdeen
Great expanse of sand when tide was out,, you can walk for miles and the scenery and views are terrific.. Really enjoyable.
10. Fife Coastal Route
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