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
What to do and see in Fife, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Fife, United Kingdom including Elie Beach, Isle of May National Nature Reserve, St Andrews Cathedral, University of St Andrews, Crail Harbour, Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, Forth Bridge, St Andrews West Sands Beach, The Scottish Fisheries Museum.
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. Isle of May National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By JCaway - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Beautiful island with fantastic seabirds you can see up close and seals on the way. . Well worth a trip every year. Take binoculars.
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. 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 ;-)
7. Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 627 reviews
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!
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. The Scottish Fisheries Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
*New opening times Wed-Sun 10:00 - 3:00 (last admission 1 hour before closing) Adults £9, Concessions £7, accompanied children, carers and NHS staff free. Book online at www.scotfishmuseum/visit-us.php Independent charity-run museum covering the history of the Scottish fishing industry and its people from the earliest times to the present. A range of modern and traditional displays, dioramas and interactives provide something for everyone.
Reviewed By Maisie2222 - Leyland, United Kingdom
Be prepared to spend a couple of hours in this fascinating museum with its wealth of memorabilia and full sized boats of many types. There's artefacts, photos and things to interest all ages and it's a unique insight into a vanishing world. Afterwards, sample one of the many brilliant fish and chip shops along the sea front and you'll newly appreciate the bravery of the fishing crews that caught your meal.
