The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Fife, Scotland

June 22, 2021 Toi Mattera

Discover the best top things to do in Fife, United Kingdom including Burntisland Parish Church, The Binn HIll, The Jim Baxter Memorial Statue, St Andrews Cathedral, University of St Andrews, The Swilcan Bridge, Holy Trinity Church (Town Kirk), Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, Forth Bridge.
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1. Burntisland Parish Church

East Leven Street, Burntisland Scotland +44 1592 874303 http://www.burntislandkirk.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Burntisland Parish Church

2. The Binn HIll

Burntisland Scotland
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

The Binn HIll

3. The Jim Baxter Memorial Statue

Main Street Hill of Beath, Cowdenbeath KY4 8DP Scotland
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

The Jim Baxter Memorial Statue

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

This statue stands in tribute to one of the greatest footballer to play for Rangers and Scotland. He is spoken of in such reverence by Rangers and Scottish fans that I know he was truly a special player. Sadly, I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing the man play, but it’s good to see this tribute to the great man in lieu. The statue depicts Baxter as he would’ve been at the peak of his powers, with the ball at his left foot and no doubt about to send another opponent the wrong way.

4. St Andrews Cathedral

St. Andrews Cathedral The Pends, St. Andrews KY16 9QL Scotland +44 1334 472563 [email protected] http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/st-andrews-cathedral/
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4.5 based on 1,949 reviews

St Andrews Cathedral

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.

5. University of St Andrews

St. Andrews KY16 9AJ Scotland +44 1334 476161 http://st-andrews.ac.uk
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4.5 based on 257 reviews

University of St Andrews

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.

6. The Swilcan Bridge

The Old Course St Andrews Links, St. Andrews KY16 9JB Scotland http://golf.about.com/od/golfcourses/ss/Swilcan-Bridge.htm
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4.5 based on 797 reviews

The Swilcan Bridge

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. Holy Trinity Church (Town Kirk)

St Mary's Places St Andrews UK, St. Andrews KY16 9UY Scotland +44 1334 474494 http://www.holyt.co.uk
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Holy Trinity Church (Town Kirk)

Reviewed By giuseppecincin - Rosyth, United Kingdom

A must place when you go to St. Andrews. In the centre of the city, lovely to visit inside and outside, not busy this time of the year, very interesting and suggestive.

8. Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Andrew Carnegie House Moodie Street, Dunfermline KY12 7PL Scotland +44 1383 724302 [email protected] http://www.carnegiebirthplace.com
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4.5 based on 342 reviews

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

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 ;-)

9. Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

St. Margaret Street, Dunfermline KY12 7PE Scotland +44 1383 739026 [email protected] http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dunfermline-abbey-and-palace/
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4.5 based on 627 reviews

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

Dunfermline Abbey Nave is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. Please note the palace remains closed at this time. Admire one of Scotland's most impressive medieval interiors and most important royal sites, founded as a priory in about 1080. Robert the Bruce was buried in the medieval choir, now beneath the Abbey church of 1821. St Margaret and David I are among a number of monarchs and other royalty laid to rest here. Charles I was born in the palace that grew up alongside the abbey.

Reviewed By N9346YImariah

We were very impressed by this place went not expecting too much as we know the palace was a ruin however the historic Scotland staff member really brought it to life. His knowledge and direction were superb. My daughter was given a quiz which kept her engaged while we were exploring. The nave of the abbey was beautiful, disappointing the the actual abbey was closed for winter so we were unable to visit the resting place of king Robert the Bruce we will definitely try and take a trip back at some point. There is a small museum just next to the abbey which is also worth a visit free entry and has a lovely tea room. Thumbs up from us!

10. Forth Bridge

North Queensferry KY11 1HP Scotland +44 800 042 0188 [email protected] https://www.theforthbridges.org/forth-bridge/
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4.5 based on 740 reviews

Forth Bridge

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.

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