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The Kingdom of Fife is a beautiful rural area across the Forth Bridges North of Edinburgh. Picturesque fishing villages on the East Neuk lead to the world-famous home of golf at St Andrews.
This private tour to St Andrews includes a tour of the highlights of the famous town. Explore the Old Couse, Royal and Ancient Golf Club, St Andrews University, the ruined St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle in this fascinating small town.
Each one of our private tours is conducted in our premium Mercedes minivans, ensuring your comfort as we venture along the small cobbled streets around Edinburgh and narrow back roads of the highlands.
Your knowledgable kilt-wearing private tour guide will tell you the stories and show you the sights on this tour. We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.
RECOMMENDED SIGHTS ON THIS TOUR …
The Forth Bridges
As we leave Edinburgh from your accommodation or meeting point, we cross the new Queensferry Crossing built in 2017. You’ll see the iconic Forth Rail Bridge, built in 1890 with the 1964 road bridge running in parallel.
Falkland Palace
Our first stop is Falkland Palace, a 13th century royal hunting lodge. In the last 600 years, it’s been the site of countless royal visits, and is an interesting glimpse into royal life in Scotland. James V, the father of Mary, Queen of Scots, died here. One of the world’s oldest tennis courts and a beautiful mature garden can be found in the grounds.
St Andrews
The outline of St Andrews becomes visible as we travel east. There’s been a settlement here since the 6th century. It was a crucial part of Scotland’s development of Religion, Education, and Culture. There are lots of interesting and varied places to visit in the town, including the Cathedral, the University, and the Old Course fairway.
St Andrews is a varsity town and the University is spread amongst its historic streets and buildings. We’ll see the historic buildings of the school, its schools and student life in the town. A recent famous student, Â Prince William famously met Kate Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge at St Andrews.
The Home of Golf
For golfers from all over the world, St Andrews is the home of golf. It’s impossible to visit St Andrews without seeing the famous fairway at the Royal And Ancient Golf Club Of St Andrews and driving across the green (between golfers!) and taking a picture with the St Andrew Links clubhouse in the background.
St Andrews Castle
Our trip to the town won’t be complete without visiting this 13th century medieval castle with its fascinating history. In the Scottish Wars of Independence, St Andrews Castle was ruined several times, was a prison, and was sieged in 1546 as part of the Scottish Reformation. With heavy artillery bombardment in 1574, a fleet of French ships ended the siege despite more fortifications being added to the castle.
St Andrews Cathedral
The medieval St Andrews Cathedral was built around 1160 by Bishop Arnold. It was the largest cathedral in Scotland and one of the largest in Europe. It was home to the Church of Scotland and visited by thousands of pilgrims. It’s a ruin today, a victim of the religious Reformation in Scotland (1560 – 1599) and later decay and sacking.
The views from St Rules Tower are amazing, so make sure you climb 33 meters to the top (optional!).
The East Neuk
Our route from St Andrews takes us along the East Neuk coastline. This sleepy agricultural peninsula offers stunning views as we pass by Pittenweem, Anstruther, and Crail, fishing villages. There’s old fishing boats, cobbled streets, and small cottages in these towns to take in the sea air.
Passing Lundin Links, we get back on the road towards Edinburgh and the end of our day tour through The Kingdom Of Fife.
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Nancy M
Traveling with Alexander is like being with your favorite relative. He is so knowledgeable and loves what he does. It was great getting around the tour buses and other tours groups. Thanks Alexander for a memorable and best vacation I have ever had!
Norma B
Ben was punctual, personable and made a special request happen. We asked to see a scottish highland cow. Ben found two different places for us to view the cows. The first place was a touristy road side place that also had carrots to feed the cows. We introduced Ben to [...]
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