TO VISIT

One of our families favourite places. The hunting estate grounds are fantastic for family walks and for tiring out Fido! Falkland Palace is an impressive Renaissance building set in the heart of the town of Falkland, at the foot of the Lomond Hills. It was once a favoured place of retreat and leisure for the Stuart Kings and Queens of Scotland, including Mary Queen of Scots. A magnificent Renaissance royal hunting lodge can be found in the estate grounds. The palace grounds have lush green lawns, colourful herbaceous borders and many unusual shrubs and trees complete the setting for this memorable property.

ST ANDREWS
What can we say that's not already out there? History, cathedral, castle, beaches and of course, the Old Course! Try the wee East sands beach too if you don't fancy the long beach near the golf course. It's quieter and not far from the castle.

TO ENTERTAIN

BYRE THEATRE, ST ANDREWS
Pop in, if only for a coffee, just to see what they've achieved with this mix of old and new architecture. There's a new kids play area for those rainy Scottish days!
Productions change regularly so check out their online diary.

TO EAT/DRINK AND BE MERRY

The good places listed below get booked up quickly, especially at weekends. So, if it's a table for 4 at 7.30pm please make sure you book in advance!

THE VILLAGE INN, PITLESSIE
Our local, about 3/4 mile away. Good pub food and relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant. Big menu - we recommend the Chicken Rob Roy - Chicken stuffed with haggis and a Whisky sauce, och aye!

THE PLOUGH INN, STAR OF MARKINCH
Tucked away in the wee village of Star, about 5 miles from us. Great hosts. You'll find real ale, and some of the freshest local ingredients on their menu. The specials board is always interesting. Music night on most Fridays, bring along yer 'pipes and moothie and join in!

TO KEEP THE KIDS BUSY

FIFE ANIMAL PARK
Brilliant for wee kids up to the age of about 12. They have birds of prey, chinchillas, chipmunks, cows, deer, donkeys, ferrets, goats, guinea-pigs, hares, lemurs, llamas, meerkats, monkeys, parrots, pheasants, pigeons, ponies, poultry, rabbits, reptiles, rheas, sheep, squirrels, wallabies and zebras!
You can buy bags of feed and touch many of the animals.
The onsite Buzz's Bistro serves from 10-6pm, 7 days a week.

THE SCOTTISH DEER CENTRE, CUPAR
The centre is home to an amazing variety of wild animals. Come and see up to nine different species of deer from around the world. Meet 'Stobo' their black Highland Cow, their rare breed Soay Sheep and come face to face with native Red Foxes. There are daily bird of prey demonstrations in the outdoor theatre.
The kids can amuse themselves in the indoor and outdoor adventure play areas.
There are even shops and a café on site, selling everything from crisps to cashmere.