Explore the Kingdom of Fife

Fife, bounded to the north by the Firth of Tay and to the south by the Firth of Forth, is a natural peninsula whose political boundaries have changed little over the ages. Ancestral home of Scottish monarchs, world-famous for its golf and some of Scotland's best scenic attractions, the Kingdom of Fife has a distinct identity.

Despite its small size - barely fifty miles at its widest point - Fife encompasses several different regions, with a marked difference between the semi-industrial south and the rural north. 

There are numerous notable historical buildings in Fife, some of which are managed by the National Trust for Scotland or Historic Scotland. They include Dunfermline Abbey (the last resting place of Scottish royalty), the palace in Culross, Ravenscraig Castle in Kirkcaldy, Dysart Harbour area, Balgonie Castle near Coaltown of Balgonie, Falkland Palace (hunting palace of the Scottish Kings), Kellie Castle near Pittenweem, Hill of Tarvit (a historical house), St. Andrews Castle, St. Andrews Cathedral and St. Rule's Tower.