Fife

Come for the golf, stay for the cycling. The Kingdom of Fife has plenty for active explorers, plus incredible history and heritage to boot. There’s no getting away from Fife’s proud place as the Home of Golf, but bikes are extremely welcome too, everywhere but on the greens! So if you’re there to see the Men Elite Road Race pass by, make sure you also get out and explore the ancestral palaces of Scottish monarchs, discover hidden beaches along stunning shorelines, and savour a sip of whisky or craft beer in this popular region.

MUST-DO

The Helix is a parkland that’s perfect for cycling. It’s also great for walking and watersports, but the star of the show is the Kelpies. Standing 30m tall and forged from 300 tonnes of steel, they are the world’s largest equine sculptures. But they’re not just there to be admired, you can explore inside them too, and find out how horsepower drove the industrial revolution in Scotland.

Fast Fact

More than 230,000 rounds of golf are played at St Andrews each year.

MUST-SEE

The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s first (and only) rotating boat lift and an unparalleled achievement of 21st century engineering. It transports boats 115ft between the different levels of the Union and Forth & Clyde canals. It’s amazing to see in action.

MUST-RIDE

Canal paths and cycling trails make Falkirk and the surrounding area a sanctuary for cycling. E-bikes are a great option and available

Fast Fact

Kelpies are a staple of Scottish folklore. In our mythic tradition, it’s said that just one of these magnificent water beasts has the strength of ten horses.

for hire at the Falkirk Wheel, the Helix Park, Falkirk Town Centre and Callendar Park, Grangemouth, Bo’ness and Denny.

MUST-DO

When you think of golf, you think about the hallowed Old Course at St Andrews. But Fife boasts 49 other courses to play on, from the fairways of Ladybank to the 600-year-old club at Dunfermline. There’s something for every golfer.

MUST-SEE

Fife’s stunning shoreline boasts 117 miles of Scotland’s longest continuous coastal path. Each section is beautiful in its own right - you’ll find quaint fishing villages, picturesque seaside towns and historic landmarks

– so wherever you choose to explore, you’re in for a real treat.

MUST-RIDE

Fife packs a big punch when it comes to size vs sheer variety of things to do, so getting out on your bike is a brilliant idea. From the quiet countryside to the stunning coastline of the North Sea, you’ll never run out of places to cycle here.