Location: Lower Largo
Top Things to do in Lower Largo
The 10 Best Things to Do in Lower Largo, United Kingdom (UK)
Lower Largo or Seatown of Largo is a village in Fife, Scotland, situated on Largo Bay along the north side of the Firth of Forth. It is east of, and continguos with, Lundin Links.
Restaurants in Lower Largo
1. Elie Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By gbmontreal - Pointe Claire, Canada
This is a lovely little village to walk the main street. The beach is nice sand and you can walk a long way from the town out to the small harbor. Just a great place to relax on the beach. The views are beautiful. If you are travelling through you must spend at leas an hour or two. Wonderful.
2. Robinson Crusoe Statue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By thetravellingmanUk - uk
Whilst having a walk around Lower Largo yesterday, my wife and I discovered the Robinson Crusoe Statue.
Lower Largo is famed for its links with Alexander Selkirk, who was born in the village in 1676. The statue marks the cottage where Alexander Selkirk was born.
He was the son of a shoemaker, and left for a life at sea. After a quarrel with the captain of the ship he was put ashore for four lonely years on the deserted island of Juan Fernandez.
Robinson Crusoe is a very popular fictional autobiography first published in 1719. It was written by Daniel Defoe, and most likely influenced by the real-life Alexander Selkirk.
3. Largo Law
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By thetravellingmanUk - uk
My wife and I did this walk (or should I say climb!) yesterday.
To locate the starting point of the walk, take the turn off signposted to the cemetery from the Main Street which runs through Upper Largo. This is 'North Feus'. After a short distance up this road you will see a Primary School on your right hand side. Just beyond the Primary School is the free car parking area, and next to this you will see the cemetery.
Take note that dogs are not permitted on this walk between March and November. This is due to the presence of cattle. At other times dogs must be kept in close control and on a lead due to sheep.
The walking route itself is quite straightforward and well signed, and is commenced by proceeding through a 'kissing gate' from the car park. Total return distance we estimate to be about 2 miles, and we reckon should take the average person around 2 hours to complete.
The walk is not suitable for wheelchair users, strollers, or for people with walking disabilities. The average person will tell you that the ascent is very steep and quite exacting, so be prepared. Some parts of the walk/climb/descent can be very muddy and slippery. We would recommend wearing suitable footwear, warm clothing, a hat, and perhaps gloves too. Although a nice day when we started off yesterday, by the time we reached the summit it was very cold and windy.
There is relief towards the top of the climb as the ground starts to even out a bit before taking a dip and rising again towards the trig point.
Once up you are rewarded with breath taking views of the surrounding areas, and especially looking out towards the Firth of Forth.
Largo Law is of course the eroded plug of an ancient volcano. From the trig point, if you look east you will see 'Craig Rock'. This is the remnant of a side vent from the volcano.
The return route is a complete reversal of the route you have come.
For us, this was an enjoyable afternoon adventure.
4. Kellie Castle & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By lindsay_brown_777 - Brixham, United Kingdom
Lovely house and Gardens. Very friendly staff and lots to learn as from the room guides. Beautiful garden! We love your scones.....best ever! And we've eaten a lot in our time!! Tried them last year and returned again this year and still the best ever. Thanks!
5. Bayview Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Swedishtomcat - Diss
In the late-1990's, East Fife FC moved to their new Bayview stadium from their former Bayview Park. Essentially a one-sided ground, the new stadium has a single stand with a 1,980 capacity. Being very close to the shore, the remaining three sides are at the mercy of the Firth of Forth elements. As a collector of Scottish football grounds I was keen to visit and was given a fantastic unofficial tour by one of the friendly members of volunteer staff. There were lots of old team photos in the hallways to admire.
6. Fife Folk Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
A window on Fife’s past, Fife Folk Museum in the village of Ceres in Scotland, offers an interesting and entertaining day out for all the family with activities for all ages. The museum is housed in a range of older buildings including the old weigh-house where grain was weighed at a tron on market days. The building also served as a tolbooth for locking up minor offenders and the village jougs are still attached.
Reviewed By henwomanGlenrothes - Glenrothes
Didn't visit the museum but went for lunch at the café after finding it after a walk a few months ago. The food here is really good - we had 2 types of home made soup and a delicious Sandwich followed by lovely cake. Lots...MoreThanks for your kind review. The museum opens for the new season with new Exhibitions on 1st April 2018, so we hope you’ll have time to visit the museum on your next visit. Look forward to seeing you then!
7. Leven Thistle Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Spewy87 - Levenmouth, United Kingdom
I have been here twice in March with family.
Each occasion there was 6 attending and between us we have tried almost every dish.
We have enjoyed everyone of them. You really cant fault this place for quality at a very competitive rate.
Will definitely be back.
8. Malagan Sculpture
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By thetravellingmanUk - uk
Visited Lower Largo with my wife yesterday. We parked up, had a walk around the village, and came across this sculpture in Main Street at the waterfront.
The sculpture, named Malagan, was created by artist Alan Faulds.
Some may describe it as a weather vane, or a totem pole.
The artist apparently got the idea from a trip to Lithuania back in 2006 where tall wooden roadside structures called 'Roofed Poles' caught his eye.
'Malagan' was named after sculptures from Papua New Guinea.
The sculpture was carved from five separate sections of Scottish oak, and the roof tiles were made from cut up pieces of copper from the artist's old hot water cylinder!
This is something very unusual, which overlooks the Firth of Forth, and well worth a visit if you are in the vicinity.
It obviously attracts quite a bit of attention as there were two different people looking, and taking photographs whilst we visited.
9. Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By gpm75015 - Paris, France
We very much enjoyed our visit to Hill of Tarvit, which offers an interesting overview of life "Upstairs, Downstairs" during the Edwardian period. Each room has its very own character, and we specially appreciated the elegant guest bedroom upstairs. The French-style salon on the ground floor is also most attractive.
Worthy of note are the wonderful portraits by the great Scottish artists, Alan Ramsay and Henry Raeburn.
The Panorama from the Terrace is delightful on a sunny day.
We were shown round the house by a gentleman who obviously loved the place, took pleasure in relating its history and who answered all our questions most willingly.
The only negative aspect of our visit was the state of the toilets which were not as clean as they ought to have been.
National Trust please note!
10. Isle of May National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Sandra N
What can I say well. I had saw this advertised a few times when i visited Anstruther . Had a chance to go with my cousin. This was her first trip in any boat and she was nervous. We booked this trip online which was so easy. When we got to the harbour end there was a hut and inside the guy asked my name. After I told him he gave me myself & my cousins ticket to get on the boat along with an information booklet of the island. Weather couldn't have been any better as we set across the water to the island. We were giving a brief talk on how things work and also health & safety. The guy also had sick bags for those who might need them. My cousin was actually ok. She now has her sea legs lol. On the boat is a small cafe & toilet. Cafe was actually ok we both had coffees but there was spirits and a chance to buy souvenirs. But pricey though. On arriving at the island we were briefed on how the birds would try peck us on our heads as they were only trying to protect their eggs and chicks where hatching. So we were informed to put our hoods up or wave our hand above our head. Didn't work at one point for my cousin as she was pecked but she was ok. I did see someone with an umbrella( good idea) we wore comfortable clothing as it is cold. The walking up the hills is not easy but was amazing. You can also spend a night on the island. Something I might do one day. I would highly recommend this trip if your interested in birds and history. The staff were amazing on and off the boat. Made very welcome.
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