Holidays in St. Andrews And East Fife

The Kingdom of Fife dates back to the Dark Ages when it was known as “Fib” or “Fif” and was one of the Pictish kingdoms, hence its claim to the title today.

Sandwiched between the Firth of Tay to the north and the Firth of Forth to the south, East Fife is a long promontory of rolling agricultural land surrounded by a very beautiful coastline of rocky stretches interspersed with sandy beaches and numerous ancient fishing towns and villages. This is particularly true of the Firth of Forth coast between Leven in the west and St Andrews in the east, generally known as the “East Neuk” (“neuk” is the Scots word for corner). A trip to East Neuk towns and villages like Anstruther, Pittenweem, Elie and Crail is not to be missed.

North of the coastal villages of the East Neuk lies the fields, rolling hills, woodlands of the Howe of Fife and the ancient burgh of Cupar, while north of this, along the Firth of Tay estuary, is North Fife, a place for bird watchers, cyclists and walkers.

St Andrews was the mediaeval ecclesiastical capital of Scotland and was a major pilgrimage centre. St Andrews and the remains of the Cathedral and Castle are essential viewing. Today, St Andrews is known the world over as the “Home of Golf”, and golf courses abound, but there is much more to the town than that. You can stroll on beautiful beaches, enjoy guided tours of the town, wonderful food and drink and a wide range of shops, visit the St Andrews Aquarium and the potteries and galleries of surrounding villages.

You can also use East Fife as a base from which to tour north to Dundee and on into the Angus Glens, or south to Edinburgh.

St Andrew's House, St. Andrews And East Fife

Set in the heart of the picturesque village of Falkland in the Kingdom of Fife, the fully modernised, homely interiors offer comfortable holiday accommodation for up to four guests with two charming twin bedrooms, a cosy sitting room with a separate dining room, and a well-equipped kitchen.

Cairnie South Tower, St. Andrews And East Fife

Cairnie, South Tower sits at the heart of a family-run fruit farm in rich and fertile North East Fife

Seven Gables, St. Andrews And East Fife

Seven Gable provides a truly unique and special holiday experience.  Situated right on the beach, the house has the most spectacular views over the Elie sands to the ever changing sea beyond, guaranteed to keep any holiday maker captivated for hours.

Garden Cottage, St. Andrews And East Fife

An absolutely charming, Four Star, stone built cottage, tucked away on Kinloss Estate, surrounded by mature trees, farmland and with its own pretty garden and stream, this is a sweet little holiday cottage that will delight from the first moment you see it.

West Cottage, St. Andrews And East Fife

Our three holiday properties are situated in and around Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse, a gracious Edwardian house with beautiful gardens, both remodelled in 1906 by the distinguished architect Sir Robert Lorimer.

Middle Cottage, St. Andrews And East Fife

Our three holiday properties are situated in and around Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse, a gracious Edwardian house with beautiful gardens, both remodelled in 1906 by the distinguished architect Sir Robert Lorimer.

Craighead Cottage, St. Andrews And East Fife

With two golf courses literally on the doorstep, and a further 45 golfing venues throughout Fife, including the world famous Old Course at St Andrews Craighead Cottage is the golfer's dream.

The Granary, St. Andrews And East Fife

If it's uninterrupted sea views, luxury living, peace and tranquillity you are after, then the Granary is the perfect holiday destination for you.

6/8 Marketgate, St. Andrews And East Fife

Situated in Crail's Marketgate, once the largest medieval market place in Europe, this holiday house is a delightful example of the traditional architecture in the East Neuk of Fife.