Bowhouse is part of the Balcaskie Estate, located in the heart of the East Neuk, between Elie and St Monans. From weekend markets to the most stylish wine bar and brewery in the entire area, you have to take advantage of what this place has to offer including the best fresh produce around.
The final, or first East Neuk stop on the Fife Coastal Path, Kingsbarns is a small village with a lot going on. Play some golf, spend the day at an award winning beach, wander around the walled garden, go for a wee dram and get stuck in about the best toasties ever!
Craigtoun is a 47 acre, well-maintained public park located just 2 miles from the historic town of St Andrews. With free entry, free parking and on-site café, it really is the ideal place for a great-value family day out – dog friendly too!
The ideal family day out! The Scottish Deer Centre is set in the Fife countryside and covers over 55 acres. You’ll see 12 species of Deer from around the world, Fife’s only wolf pack, otters and other rare Scottish species including the Wildcat. Spend your day looking at our many species with Play areas inside and out for the children, Ranger tours and daily Bird of Prey shows!
Inspired by the grand châteaux of France, successive Stuart royals transformed this favoured retreat into the Balmoral of its day, now one of the finest surviving examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland. One of Falkland’s most famous royal residents – Mary, Queen of Scots – was enchanted with the palace, and took advantage of Falkland’s vast estate to pursue falconry and hunting, while also enjoying a game of tennis in what is now the oldest surviving real (or royal) tennis court in the world. It’s picturesque indeed and should definitely play a part in your itinerary!
Tentsmuir is a magical combination of forest trails that dip and weave between tall trees and open sand dunes. There’s rich wildlife, from coastal grassland dotted with wildflowers in spring and summer to great flocks of sea birds that come to feed on shellfish. Remember £2 for parking – well worth it though! Don’t forget to visit the Crepe Shack when you’re there – a heavenly lunch stop!
