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Anstruther, Ceres, Crail & Pittenweem ST ANDREWS AQUARIUM Set on cliffs of a stunning coastline this is the ultimate destination for all the family. Home to a vast array of some of the world’s ST ANDREWS most vivid underwater creatures, you can come face to face with young black tip reef sharks, meet Laurel, Togo, Nelly & Leif our Gift Shop family of seals, take it easy with the tortoises, Licensed Restaurant take in a bit of meerkat magic, and have a p.p.p.perfectly pleasant time with the penguins (arriving Spring 2013). Go one step further and book an exclusive opportunity to feed the seals or meerkats when you On West Sands Beach, visit. Then relax with a visit to Catch to St Andrews sample some freshly prepared, delicious WITH THIS Scottish home baking, hot food and drinks. ADVERT OPEN daily from 10am. On the coastline by The Scores KY16 9AS Tel: 01334 474786 www.standrewsaquarium.co.uk www.standrewsaquarium.co.uk

ST ANDREWS BOTANIC GARDEN is one of the hidden gems of St Andrews. The 18 acres of landscaped gardens have international acclaim. Enjoy ponds, waterfalls, rock gardens, herbaceous borders and woodland walks. Glasshouses protect cacti and large collections of tropical plants and alpines. OPEN 7 days all year. 10am to 7pm April to September 10am to 4pm October to March. A short walk or drive from the town centre. KY16 8RT Tel:01334 476452 www.st-andrews-botanic.org 3

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SEA EAGLE ADVENTURES Jump aboard fast RIB Sea Eagle at St Andrews Harbour, exclusively yours for up to five passengers for an exhilarating one hour wildlife spotting trip to Tentsmuir Point and back via the castle for £85 inclusive. Or choose a longer adventure trip to the famous Bell Rock Lighthouse or around the Isle of May National Nature Reserve (with a stop at Crail) for £185 inclusive. Waterproof clothing provided, just bring a hat, sunglasses and camera!! Trips daily between April and September. Tel: 07873 269780 www.seaeagleadventures.co.uk 6

THE SCOTTISH FISHERIES MUSEUM “It’s Bigger than you think”, with 20 galleries, 18 boats, the age of steam and much more. The whole family will find it fascinating. The tearoom offers great value light lunches. OPEN 7 days Apr to Sep 10 to 5.30pm Sat & Sun 11 to 5pm. Oct to Mar 10 to 4.30pm Sat & Sun 12 to 4.30pm. Acc. Children free (max.5). Tel:01333 310628 By the harbour. KY10 3AB www.scotfishmuseum.org

HILL OF TARVIT MANSIONHOUSE AND GARDEN (NTS) Fine Edwardian mansion housing a superb collection of furniture, porcelain and paintings. Set in attractive garden. House shop and tearoom - OPEN 23rd March to 27th Oct Thurs - Mon 1pm to 5pm (last entry 4.15pm) Garden OPEN all year daily. KY15 5PB Off A916, 2 miles South of Cupar. Tel: 0844 493 2185 10

KELLIE CASTLE & GARDEN (NTS) C14th castle with superb plaster ceilings, fine furniture and mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair. Late Victorian garden with oldfashioned roses and herbaceous borders. Tearoom, plant sales and shop. Castle OPEN 23 March to 31 May, Sat - Wed 12.30-5pm 1st June to 1st Sept daily 12.30 - 5, 4 Sept to 30 Oct, Sat - Wed 12.30 - 5 (last tour 4.15) Garden open all year. Tel: 0844 493 2184. On B9171, 3mls. N of Pittenweem. KY10 2RF

THE BRITISH GOLF MUSEUM Home to Golf’s History. Visit the largest collection of golfing memorabilia in Europe with imaginative exhibitions, hands on activities and stunning multimedia displays there is something to entertain all the family at this 5 star museum. OPEN 7 days all year. KY16 9AB Tel. 01334 460046 www.britishgolfmuseum.co.uk

SCOTLAND’S SECRET BUNKER Scotland’s best kept secret a tunnel leads to, 24,000Sq Ft. of secret offices and accommodation the size of 2 football pitches. ‘Had there been a Nuclear War, this is where Scotland, would have been Governed from’. OPEN 7 days April - October 10am - last admission 5pm. situated 7 miles from St Andrews KY16 8QH. Tel: 01333 310301 www.secretbunker.co.uk 7

CAIRNIE FRUIT FARM AND MEGA MAZE. 20+acres of Pick Your Own fruit, farm shop with ready-picked fruit, local produce, specialty foods, gifts and cards. Tearoom boasts the best homebaking in Fife! 6 acre Mega “Maize” Maze and Funyard to explore. Tearoom and Funyard. OPEN 7 days 22nd March to 31st of October. Mega Maze Open July to October Tel: 01334 655610 Cupar KY15 4QD www.cairniefruitfarm.co.uk

THE BYRE THEATRE At the time of going to print the Byre Theatre, a 5 star visitor attraction, has gone in to receivership. We are aware that there are various groups fighting hard to preserve this wonderful little theatre, that has been so important to St Andrews for many years. It might be worth keeping an eye on their web site in case things change www.ByreTheatre.com Abbey St, St Andrews. KY16 9LA 11

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FALKLAND PALACE AND GARDENS (NTS) Dating from the 16th century, this was the country retreat of the Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen of Scots. The palace is famed for its Renaissance architecture and beautiful gardens. OPEN 1 Mar to 31 Oct, Mon to Sat 11-5pm. Sun 1-5pm. Gift Shop also OPEN: Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb. Falkland Village, KY15 7BU on A912. 20 miles from St Andrews. Tel: 0844 493 2186

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Crail Crail Historic Trail. (1-2hrs) Crail, meaning ‘corner town’, is the oldest of the East Neuk burghs, granted Royal Burgh status in 1310 by King Robert the Bruce. Crail was the gateway to European riches, thriving on trading with Europe’s Low Countries. Its stone-built buildings show the influence of this European trade. 13

CRAIL POTTERY a very popular and successful family co-operative in it’s 48th year. Meet the potters and see them at work throwing, painting and firing jugs, teapots and garden pots, from different mediums such as earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, terracotta, and raku. OPEN all year, 7 days 9am (10am Sat and Sun) to 5pm. 75 Nethergate, Crail, Fife. KY10 3TX Tel: 01333 451212 www.CrailPottery.com

Crail Harbour dates from the C16th . when the curved pier was built, the straight West Pier being added in 1826. The 1690s white Custom House dominates the harbour. Crail Castle, built by King David I, stood on the cliffs 4 above the harbour. It fell into ruin in the C16th . 3

CRAIL HARBOUR GALLERY AND TEAROOM set within a C17th fisherman’s cottage, original oak beams, flagstone floor and exposed stone walls. An excellent reputation for freshly ground speciality coffees, handmade cakes, panini lunches & salmon/ dressed crab salad. Local artists, exclusive cards, prints & gifts. Courtyard with spectacular open sea views. OPEN 7 days KY10 3SU (Phone/Web Dec/Jan) Tel: 01333 451896 www.crailharbourgallery.co.uk

Marketgate became one of largest market places in medieval Europe. The Mercat (Market) Cross, the town’s symbol of Royal Burgh status, stands in the Marketgate. Crail Museum & Heritage 2 Centre gives an insight into this ancient Royal Burgh free. Open Easter week and weekends April & May 10 to 1pm & 2 to 5pm; Jun to Sep Mon to Sat 10 to 1pm & 2 -5pm, Sun 2 to 5 pm. Tel:01333 450869 The 16th C. Tolbooth shows the Dutch influence in its 12 design; also notable for a 1520 Dutch bell. It con13 tained the council chamber, the court room and the gaol. 1

Priory Doocot (pigeon house) has an unusual cylindrical design from the C16th . At one time pigeons were an important source of yearround food. The Blue Stane (stone) a large boulder at Crail Church entrance. Legend has it that the Devil flung it here from the Isle of May to demolish the church when it was being built. The dark blue markings are said to be the Devil’s thumb print. 6

19th Century Morthouse is located in the churchyard of Crail Parish Church. Here bodies were stored for several weeks prior to burial. This rendered them useless to the body snatchers who sold corpses to University anatomists. 7

The mercat cross, 1 the symbol of the burgh’s right to hold markets and fairs, stands at the east end of the High Street.

Kellie Lodging. In 1651 the town entertained King 2 Charles II to a meal on his way to Anstruther. The meal was served outside Kellie Lodging. Until recently it was known as King’s Halt in recognition of this occasion. It was the town house of the Earls of Kellie. FISHER STUDIO & GALLERY Changing exhibitions show work by contemporary artists and craft workers based mainly in Scotland. Exhibitions feature traditional and modern work by established and newly graduated artists. Resident artist Jan Fisher has work in most exhibitions and the gallery publishes a selection of her work as giclee prints. OPEN 6 days 10am 5pm (closed Tuesday). 11-13 High Street, Pittenweem KY10 2LA. Tel 01333 312255 www.fishergallery.co.uk

Crail Parish Church, consecrated in the C13th, has considerably altered through the centuries. By 1517 it had nine alters and was rich in ornamentation, vestments and books. In 1559, John Knox preached here resulting in the destruction of its ecclesiastical heritage. Within the church lobby can be found a 9th Century sculptured cross. 8

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Pittenweem now famous for its 10 day arts festival which takes place in August, was granted the status of a Royal Burgh by James V in 1541, giving it the right to self government and the right to trade with other countries in return for paying taxes to the crown. By 1587 Pittenween ranked as the twelfth richest town in Scotland. The harbour is the busiest of all the East Neuk ports, where most mornings the fish catches are sold in the covered fish market on the quay. Situated 11 miles south of St Andrews

THE COCOA TREE CAFÉ AND PITTENWEEM CHOCOLATE COMPANY – a charming, year-round haven for coastal visitors, locals and chocolate lovers! Indulge in our signature Belgian hot chocolates and chocolate cake. Also enjoy gourmet panini, crepes, teas, infusions and quality coffee. Choose a gift of artisan chocolates, including our own hand-made speciality selection! Whether you’re unwinding after a seaside walk, spending a day with friends or escaping for ‘time out’, The Cocoa Tree Cafe & Pittenweem Chocolate Company is an idyllic, all-season retreat on Scotland’s beautiful east coast. OPEN 7 days. Free WiFi. Child Friendly. High Street, Pittenweem, KY10 2LA. Tel: 01333 311495. Find out more about our cafe, chocolate shop, occasional events - including theme dinners, chocolate workshops and Farmers Markets - visit our online shop at www.pittenweemchocolate.co.uk or ‘like’ our facebook page - Cocoa Tree Café. 14

The Tolbooth at the top of the High Street had a prison on the ground floor while the council chambers were on its upper floor.

St Fillan’s Cave. Traditionally St Fillan lived and taught the Picts here during the C7th. Obtain the key from the Cocoa Tree.

Gyles House was built in the C17th for Captain James Cook who took Charles II to France after his defeat at the battle of Worcester in 1651.

The harbour is home to one of Scotland’s last remaining fishing fleets. The outer pier is the oldest. Building probably commencing in the C16th, the tower on the outer pier was built in 1864. A fish market is held most week day mornings. West Shore. Here the fishermen lived in homes much smaller than the sea captains’ houses at East Shore.

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St Andrews Historic Trail This St Andrews Historic Trail will guide you around St Andrews, by number for the important places, where significant events occurred, which makes St Andrews what it is today. The historic Trail takes you through the centre of St Andrews where you will find an abundance of shops, restaurants and cafes to tempt you. Refer to the numbers 9 on the St Andrews map in the centre pages of this guide for directions. The Royal and Ancient (R&A) Club House The R&A has played an important part in the evolution of the game of golf throughout the world. Its Rules of Golf committee controls the rules world wide except for the USA, Canada and Mexico.

St Andrews Harbour had an important role in the development of St Andrews where on occasions hundreds of vessels from all parts of the Continent crowded into the harbour. The pier was built in 1656 replacing a wooden one.

The Cathedral or Priory wall This was built in the early 1500’s, it is said by some to be the oldest and longest medieval wall in Europe. It is over 1km in length with 16 towers.

10 The Swilken Burn Bridge Golfers cross the famous Swilken Burn Bridge

on their way to play the 18th green on the Old Course. It is probably one of the most photographed golf sites in the world. The little stone bridge of Roman design was original built to allow the towns folk to cross the burn. The Swilken Burn provides the only water hazard on the Old Course.

St Andrews Cathedral This was founded in 1160 taking some 100 years to build by successive Bishops. Parts collapsed in 1409 and 49 The Scottish Parliament authorised use of its stones to fortify the town in 1649.

St Salvator’s Tower Is the highest spire in St Andrews, 124 ft (38m) high, built in 1550. It is the entrance to The University of St Andrews. St Salvatore’s College. The French took a cannon up the tower to bombard St Andrews Castle in 1547.

St Rules Tower This is the oldest tower in St Andrews being built somewhere between the C4th & C9th. It is 108 ft high, with an internal stairway giving excellent views over St Andrews. Tokens for access can be purchased from the Cathedral museum. 4

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West Port One of the best surviving examples of an Old Scottish City Gate, dates from the early 1500s. King David I on horseback is carved on the west side and St Andrews Coat of Arms is on the east side of the arch.

Old Tom Morris and young Tom Morris’s grave Old Tom Morris 1821 to 1908, is the most influential figure in the early (pre-1900) history of golf. He was a great player, club maker, greenkeeper and course designer. Open Champion. The 18th green on the Old Course is named in his honour. 5

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The Pends The word is the Scottish word for arch over an entry. It was the principal entry to the Priory dating from 1340, its purpose was to control entry to the priory.

Blackfriars Chapel Today you can see the surviving part of the Chapel built in 1525, by Dominican Friars known as Blackfriars. It suffered at the hands of the mob after John Knox’s sermon on the 11th June 1559, who pulled it down. 14

St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum & Garden. (see page 7) St Andrews Castle Built by Bishop Roger in 1200, was the St Andrews Episcopal Palace for 400 years. The Sea Tower contains a bottle dungeon. There is also an excellent example of a mine and counter mine dating back to 1547.

St Andrews University Founded in 1413 is Scotland’s oldest University only being preceded by Oxford and Cambridge in England.

Golf and St Andrews The earliest surviving written reference to golf dates back to 1457, when King James II of Scotland decreed that football and golf should be banned and archery should be practiced on Sundays. The earliest geographic reference to golf at St Andrews dates back to 1552, the “playing at golf” on the links adjacent to the “water of eden” was granted permission by Archbishop Hamilton. In 1691 St Andrews was described as “the metropolis of golfing”. The earliest reference to a proffessional tournament at St Andrews dates back to 3rd September 1819. By the 1840s proffessional matches were more commonly being reported as taking place in St Andrews, often for high stakes, the money being put up by the player’s backers and not the players themselves. The increased popularity of golf spread throughout Britain as a direct result of the industrial revolution reaching its peak in the 1870s, people had more leisure time. The growth was phenominal from about 60 golf clubs in 1870 to nearly 2,800 by 1909! The first golf club outside Britain was founded in 1856 at Pau in France by British visitors, it took another 32 years for he next golf club in Antwerp in Belgium and by the 1890s the game was spreading to the rest of Europe.

Today St Andrews is known the world over as the “home of golf”. The ‘Old Course’ is the most famous golf course in the world. It was purchased by the St Andrews town council in 1894. The course which dates back to medieval times, it has been an Open Championship course since 1873. Today the Old Course is closed to golf on Sundays (originally as a result of an old local bylaw), it is open for the public to walk on as they wish. In 1974, with the demise of the Town Council following local government reform, St Andrews Links Trust was created by an Act of Parliament to continue running the Links as public golf courses open to anyone. Guided Tours of the Old Course take place at 11am and 1.30pm starting at the St Andrews Links Golf Shop behind the 18th green of the Old Course. Walks are scheduled for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. The tour takes approximately 50 minutes. Tickets cost £2.50 per person. You do not have to play golf to use any of the club houses, they all welcome visitors. The Castle, Torrance, Kittocks and Dukes Club houses all offer fantastic views (see the map on page 8 for the location of these courses).

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Anstruther Anstruther (pronounced ‘Enster) and Cellardyke are very popular with 16 many visitors frequenting the towns. Fishing dues were granted to the monks on the Isle of May by King William I. Take a boat trip from Anstruther aboard the Sea Eagle to see the fascinating Isle of May (Sea Eagle Adventures details on page 1 of guide) Local industries included fish curing, coopering, boat building, net-making and later the manufacture of canvas floats and oilskins. Visit Anstruther Fish Bar who use fish from local fishermen. Visit the excellent Scottish Fisheries Museum (details on page 1 of Guide) 1 Wightman’s Wynd. Charles Wightman, merchant and smuggler, provided refuge to defeated clansmen after the Battle of Culloden. 2 Thomas Chalmer’s birthplace. Raised in Anstruther. In 1843, Chalmers joined 400 other Church of Scotland ministers to begin the Free Church and was it’s first moderator.

ANSTRUTHER FISH BAR AND RESTAURANT. EatScotland Silver Award 2011/2012 UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2008/2009 “No visit to Fife is complete without a visit to the multiaward winning Anstruther Fish Bar!” (Mail on Sunday). They personally purchase only the freshest prime quality seafood direct from the local quayside every morning and offer a large variety of other locally sourced produce to provide you with “a true taste of Scotland”. OPEN 11.30am - 10pm daily. 42/44 Shore Street Anstruther, Fife. (Next to the Scottish Fisheries Museum) Tel 01333 310518 www.anstrutherfishbar.co.uk

4 Old School House. John Martin was schoolmaster from 1734. His son David a renowned artist, painted statesman Benjamin Franklin, whose portrait hangs in the White House in Washington DC.

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5 Captain Roger’s House. Captain Alexander Roger of Cellardyke. Went to sea age 19yrs. He commanded the first ship of any size to sail from Glasgow to an Australian port. He led an expedition of Cellardyke fishermen to the goldfields of Australia and invested in the fast new ‘clipper’ ships for use in the China tea trade. With his clipper ship Taeping, he won the 1866 tea race from Foochow to London, by 20 minutes.

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Cunzie House. Robert Louis Stevenson, stayed in Cunzie House. In 1868 THE BANK - ANSTRUTHER. Fully refurbished developing into a family run hotel with quality and service in mind, with leather seating, open fires, 2 large screen tv’s. Real Ales, homely, traditionally home cooked food prepared from quality local produce served in the Restaurant area and also in the Garden Bar. Free WiFi Spot. Cyclists, walkers, golfers and groups welcome. 25 High Street East Anstruther KY10 3DQ Tel: 01333 310189

THE WATERFRONT - ANSTRUTHER. Described as “One of the treasures of the East Neuk”, The Waterfront hosts a 55 seat a’ la carte restaurant. The seafood selection boasts freshly delivered fish from local markets. Personally run, The Waterfront has Anstruther’s finest location situated just a few steps from Anstruther’s harbour and marina with views over the Firth of Forth. 20 Shore St Anstruther KY10 3EA Only 9 miles from St Andrews.Tel: 01333 312200

Ceres THE WEMYSS WARE STUDIO. This world famous pottery has been made in Ceres for twenty five years. Every item is individually made and hand painted on the premises using traditional techniques and these pieces are sure to become collectables. Commissions are welcomed. Finding the Pottery is easy. Just come to Ceres and look for the Parish Church which dominates the village skyline from all possible directions, and it is adjacent to it on Kirk Brae. The Pottery, a four star Visitor Attraction with a Visitor Centre where the potters and painters can be seen at work, occupies the beautiful eighteenth century stone buildings which once formed the outbuildings of the original church manse. Shop and Visitor Centre is OPEN from 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 12.30pm to 4.30 pm Saturday and Sunday. Tel; 01334 828273 website; www.wemyss-ware.co.uk KY15 5ND 19

FIFE FOLK MUSEUM Ceres, the C17th Weigh House and weavers’ cottages. The museum celebrates the working and domestic lives of the people of rural Fife. Exhibitions include tools, pottery, paintings, agricultural implements and bee keeping. OPEN 7 days 1st Apr - 31st Oct, 10.30-4.30 daily, Adults £4.00 Children free. Conc £3.00 Prebooked groups £2.50 per person. Tel 01334 828180 info@fifefolkmuseum.org www.fifefolkmuseum.org

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A Short walk through Ceres - A. From the Car Park, walk carefully across Bow Butts H A the old cobble setts of Bishops’s Bridge and up into the High Street. G B. Fife Folk Museum -see above right From C. Next you will come to The Cross, where many old tracks converged in Largo ancient times making it a hub of activity and trade. Look out for the Provost B939 of Ceres, a Toby-jug figure of the Rev. Thomas Buchanan, minister of Ceres From from 1578 to 1599. Have a bite to eat or a mug of drink at the Ceres Inn. Kirkcaldy D. Further down Main St you can find a rebuilt 18th C house, Plum Tree G. Walking down toward the Burn. Follow the path and the iron bridge across Cottage. In the lane behind is a hand-pump, dated 1850. E. Take a right and you will find the present Kirk, believed to be the site of a it to Find Spout Well. The local minister in 1840 (who lived to 90) advised: ‘If church established by Celtic missionaries. The Kirkyard contains some inter- you want to live long in Ceres, drink daily at the Spout Well.’ H. Follow the path to the Village Green and view the Bannockburn esting vaults and gravestones. F. Further down the road, you will find Mansefield, built in 1788 as a new Memorial, commemorating Ceres residents who fought under the Earl Marshall of Scotland from Struthers Castle on Midsummer’s Day 1314. manse, Today it houses Griselda Hill Pottery, -see above. Ceres Village Heritage Trail. This excellent trail guide (£1 from local shops) will take you round the ancient village of Ceres, full of history with buildings and places of interest galore. The guide has a clear pictorial map of the village, pointing out 20 separate places of interest on the trail. Allow 45 - 60 min for this 1 km (3/4 mile) walk. The stonework shown on the Guide cover can be found at the Cross in Ceres and shows the Toby-jug figure of Rev Thomas Buchanan, minister of Ceres 1578 to 1599, known as ‘the Provost of Ceres’. Beneath him is a panel that may show either a Pictish hunt or the battle of Bannockburn 6

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Shop • Visit • Sport • Eating out GUARDBRIDGE INN. Family business using homemade local produce. Warm and friendly pub and restaurant with wood burning stove and Eden brewery ale. Food served daily 11am to 9 pm, drinks until 12pm, closed Tues. Roast dinner, high teas served every Sun. Car park, beer garden. Booking advisable Tel: 01334 848507. Guardbrige 3 mls north of St Andrews KY16 0UD www.GuardBridgeInnFife.co.uk

Bright and breezy, fun and fresh, GRILL HOUSE RESTAURANT serves a wide range of chargrilled meats and fish, with changing specials, vegetarian options, Mexican favourites and more. 2 course lunch £5.95, 12noon to 4pm. 2 course Early Evening menu £9.95 4pm to 6.30pm. Kids’ menu £4.95, with drink and a lolly. Heated patios for al fresco dining. OPEN all day every day St.Mary’s Place. KY16 9UY Tel:01334 470500 www.grillhouse-restaurant.co.uk

23 DERVISH RESTAURANT. Serving great value European and Mediterranean foods which include breakfasts, salads, paninis, burgers and pizzas with a good range of vegetarian options. A particular strength at Dervish is its authentic Turkish meals including Turkish Mezze, home made Falafels, Turkish Meatball, chicken or vegetarian couscous, and kebabs including doner (hand carved from minced lamb, chicken (marinaded chicken breast) shish (marinated lamb) (all doner chicken shish and beef is Halal). All the food is freshly prepared and cooked to order. OPEN 7 days - 9am to 2am (3 am weekends). • Follow us on Facebook. • Delivery service on takeaway food. 13 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UR Tel: 01334 470 736

PLAYFAIR’S RESTAURANT with outside seated Terrace is renowned in town for excellent meals and use only the highest quality, locally sourced, fresh Scottish produce. Desserts are made in-house to their very own recipes. Visit Playfair’s for coffee, snacks, light lunches, dinner or a cool refreshing drink. Located below the Ardgowan Hotel 2 Playfair Terrace North Street KY16 9HX Tel: 01334 472970 www.playfairsrestaurant.co.uk

THE GLASS HOUSE RESTAURANT serving a contemporary selection of stone-baked pizzas, freshly made pastas and other daily specials. Food served all day from 12noon. 2 course lunch 12 to 5pm £6.95. Early Evening offer 2 courses 5pm to 6.30pm £9.95. Dinner 6.30pm to 11pm. Children’s menu. Opp. St Salvator’s tower. KY16 9AH Tel: 01334 473673 www.glasshouse-restaurant.co.uk

THE DOLL’S HOUSE is a cosy, family friendly restaurant. Lunch at £7.95 two courses is “... one of the best bargains in town” (The Sunday Times). Full a la carte dinner menu and changing specials from 5pm. Children’s menu. Pre-theatre menu 5pm to 6.30pm, £11.95 for two courses. OPEN 7 days all year, lunch 12 to 3pm Dinner 5 to 10pm. 3 Church Square KY16 9NN Tel:01334 477422 www.dollshouse-restaurant.co.uk

MAISHA AUTHENTIC INDIAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Good food and good service in comfortable surroundings. “Voted Top 5 in Scotland” by Scottish Curry Award 2011. 3 Course Lunch £5.95 from 12noon - 2.30pm (Mon - Sat) 3 course early evening meal £9.95 from 5-7pm (except Sat). OPEN 7 days Mon to Sat 12noon - 2.30pm, Dinner 5pm to midnight. Takeaway Service Tel:01334 476666 5 College Street KY16 9AA www.maisharestaurant.co.uk

FRITTO FISH AND CHIP SHOP. Enjoy the Scottish Chip Shop Experience. Fresh Scottish haddock, home made chips, deep fried Mars Bars, Irn Bru, haggis, white puddings, plus kids meal deals, pizzas, home made Scottish burgers. OPEN all day. 1 Union Street, St Andrews, KY16 9PQ near tourist office. Tel: 01334 475555 www.fritto.co.uk

THE SCOTTISH SHOP Your family name history point ‘Hall of Fame’. Made to measure ladies and gents kilts. Clan related shields, kiltpins, cufflinks, tartan blankets and wool clan and tartan scarves. Harris Tweed handbags. Large range of Arran knitwear and other clothing with souvenir items to suit all budgets. Mail order service. OPEN 7 days all year. 147 South Street KY16 9UN Tel: 01334 477170 www.thescottishshopdirect.co.uk

SHOPS OUTSIDE ST ANDREWS Pittenweem: Fisher Studio & Gallery (see page 2) The Cocoa Tree (see page 2) Largoward: Di Gilpin Design Studio (see page 8) Elie: 35

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LADE BRAES WALK runs along the hillsides (braes) following a course of water (the lade), diverted from the Kinness Burn to serve a series of mills, most now disappeared. The walls that run along Lade Braes in the town were once part of the town’s defenses. The walk takes you from the town ctre, along the peaceful Kinness Burn, past the ruins of Law Mill & Bogward Doocot (dovecote). Allow 1-2 hrs to explore. Good paths throughout,

1 GOLF PLACE RESTAURANT WITH BAR, ideally situated yards from the Old Course, R & A and British Golf Museum. Serving coffee, beer or lite bites to full meals. Breakfast/brunch 6am to noon, and their Classic Menu from noon has firm, favourites such as steak pie, beef chilli wraps, jacket potatoes, paninis and pastas. OPEN 7 days all year. 1 Golf Place St Andrews KY16 9JA Tel: 01334 470686 27

THE BARNS AT KINGSBARNS, a family run business offering hearty fresh, local, seasonal British pub food. Lunch 12noon to 2.30pm daily. A La Carte menu, local fish and game, served in the beautiful dining room 6pm to 9pm daily. Sunday lunch 12.30 to 3pm. Beer garden, summer BBQ’s, families welcome. 5 Main Street Kingsbarns 10mins from St Andrews KY16 8TA Tel: 01334 880676 www.TheBarnsAtKingsbarns.com

THE NEW INN. Traditional home cooked fayre using local ingredients served in the lively local bar. They also host regular live music and have a big screen to catch all the major sports events. BBQ in the beer garden is a regular summer treat. OPEN for food 12noon to 8pm and bar 12noon 12pm (7 days) heidiorr@btconnect.com 23 St Mary Street KY16 8AZ. Tel: 01334 461333 www.newinnstandrews.com ‘Book in advance and quote Explore Map and you will receive

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ST ANDREWS MUSEUM. Houses the permanent St Andrews A - Z exhibition telling the story of the town with objects and images from the museum’s collection, as well as changing displays in the Kinburn Gallery on various topics. The shop sells gifts, books and cards while the café provides light refreshments, every day inc. Sunday. Free admission. OPEN April to September 10am to 5pm. October to March 10.30am to 4pm. Kinburn Park, St Andrews. KY16 9DP Tel: 01334 659380

ST ANDREWS PRESERVATION TRUST MUSEUM AND GARDEN. Built in the late 1600s, the museum contains a wealth of material on St Andrews and its people. Ground floor depicts old St Andrews shops and businesses. Exhibitions change regularly. The garden is a relaxing haven. OPEN daily 2 to 5pm: Easter Week, May to Sept and St Andrews Week (Nov) Entry free. 12 North Street KY16 9PW Tel:01334 477629 www.standrewspreservationtrust.org.uk 36

BALMERINO ABBEY was founded in 1229 by King William the Lion’s wife, Queen Ermengarde, who was buried here in 1233, in front of the high altar. This location was probably chosen as it was a ferry crossing point, on the pilgrimage route between St Andrews and Arbroath. The buildings are undergoing stabilisation work and can be viewed from the grounds which contain one of the oldest chestnut trees in the country. OPEN all year. Off A92, SW of the Tay Bridge. DD6 8SB

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BARBARAFIELD RIDING SCHOOL Come along to Barbarafield Riding School and have a go at horse riding. Hacking and lessons on over 300 acres of farmland. Trail rides for adults. 1/2 hour rides for children aged 5yrs and over available - riding hats to borrow. During the Easter, Summer and October school holidays, Fun Days are organised for all standards of children Craigrothie, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5PU Tel: 01334 828223 www.barbarafieldrs.co.uk

ST ANDREWS FARMHOUSE CHEESE COMPANY. Fife’s only artisan farmhouse cheesemakers produce their own range of award-winning cheeses (Anster, Red Anster and St Andrews Farmhouse) using milk from their herd of home-bred Friesian Holstein cows. A 4 star visitor attraction with viewing gallery, coffee shop and retail area. OPEN 7 days Apr to Sep 9.30am-4.30pm, Oct to Mar 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4.30pm. Falside Farm, Pittenweem Tel 01333 312580 KY10 2RT www.standrewscheese.co.uk 41

ARDROSS FARM SHOP An award winning family run business providing everything you need for a fantastic local meal. Their own traditionally reared beef, free range poultry, rare breed pork, organic lamb/mutton, fantastic venison, game, handmade ice cream and sorbet, a large array of puddings, freshly picked vegetables, luxury jams, wines, local beers and of course their famous steak pies! OPEN Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm Sun 9am-4pm Elie, Fife. KY9 1EU Tel: 01333 331400 www.ardrossfarm.co.uk

CAMBO GARDENS, KINGSBARNS. Renowned for snowdrops, a traditional walled garden with inspiring herbaceous displays, drifts of bold perennials and grasses and ‘outrageous’ annual potager. Developing winter garden and North American prairie. Tulip Festival in May, Rose Festival in June. Woodland walks to sea. Pigs to feed. OPEN daily all year. 10am-5pm. Adults £5, Children free. 6 miles from St Andrews on A917 KY16 8QD. Tel: 01333 450054. www.camboestate.com

WELCOME TO DRUMOIG GOLF HOTEL. Situated between the Home of Golf, St Andrews, and the regular Open venue of Carnoustie, it is the perfect base to experience the wide range of golf courses available in Fife and Angus. With its own 18-hole championship golf course and golf driving range contact Drumoig Leuchars St.Andrews KY16 ODW Tel: 01382 541800 e.mail reception@ drumoiggolfhotel.com www.DrumoigGolfHotel.com

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at DI’S KNITTING STUDIO where you can experience the creative buzz of a designer at work. See her latest designs and buy exclusive kits, patterns and yarns to create your own designer garment - or have one made to order! Expert advice freely given. Why not sign up for a themed workshop or join the weekly knitting club - visitors always Welcome.

OPEN 6 days Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Tel: 01334 840431 or (Mobile) 07979 974371 The Studio is in the village of Largoward. At crossroads leave pub on your left towards the Peat Inn, the Studio is 8th on right. KY9 1HX www.digilpin.com 43

THE ISLE OF MAY RIB “OSPREY”. Wildlife trips to the Isle of May, trips with up to 3 hours ashore. They also do shorter safari trips lasting two hours exploring the island and its wildlife from the sea. All trips go round the island getting up close to the wildlife and spectacular scenery. Puffins, guillemots, razorbills, seals etc, when in season. Rib Osprey sails daily on the tide.To book tel 01333 310054 or Mob 07966 926254 email info@isleofmayboattrips.co.uk

For Further information contact 01796 473335 or VISIT Explore Scotland at www.ExploreScotland.net www.Explore-St-Andrews.com