Kingdom of Fife
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About The Kingdom of Fife
The Ancient Kingdom of Fife was designated as such in the 4th Century by the Picts and, although small, has a distinctive and definite identity. Situated just across the Firth Of Forth from Edinburgh the region takes in the former capital of Scotland, Dunfermline and the coastal town of St Andrews of golfing fame. The Kingdom of Fife is set between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay.
St Andrews is Scotland's oldest university town and the historic home of golf. Its ruined cathedral was once the largest church in Scotland and St Andrews was once the country's' ecclesiastical capital. The mix of Medieval, Edwardian and Victorian leafy streets make St Andrews one of the most attractive towns in Britain.
Dunfermline was Scotland's capital for more than 500 years and stands testimony to the Kingdom's rich heritage. KNown for being the birthplace of Scottish Kings and Queens Dunfermline is also the final resting place of Robert the Bruce. Today it is busy city with excellent facilities for the tourist including superb leisure facilities, excellent shopping, restaurants and hotels.
Things to see and do around the Kingdom of Fife
The Kingdom of Fife has all four of Scotland's Blue Flag beaches, (St Andrews West Sands, Elie Harbour Beach, Burntisland and Aberdour Silver Sands), which means you have the knowledge that these beaches are clean & safe and have plenty of facilities. There are many other fine beaches along the Fife coast with many winning Seaside Awards such as Anstruther, Crail, Kinghorn and Kingsbarn.
Golf Scotland really does live and breathe golf and with nine courses St Andrews is the heart of the Royal and Ancient game of golf. Ranging from the famous links of the Old and New Courses to the parkland course of the Duke's and the cliff-top St Andrews Bay there really is a golf course for all tastes.
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