| Fife | |
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Location  | |
| State | UK |
|---|---|
| Region | Scotland |
| Capital | Glenrothes |
| Surface | 1,325 km² |
| Inhabitants | 365.000 (2005 estimate) |
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| Institutional website | |
Fife (Fìobh) is a region of the Scotland.
To know
Geographical notes
Fife is located between the Tay fjord and the Forth fjord on the North Sea coast.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Glenrothes - Administrative capital of Fife.
- Aberdour - Described as the "Jewel of Fife", Aberdour is an incredibly attractive coastal village.
- Anstruther - 15km southeast of Saint Andrews.
- Buckhaven - Fife east coast town on the Firth of Forth between East Wemyss and Methil.
- Burntisland - Small town in the Firth of Forth.
- Carnock - Village of Fife approximately 2.5km northwest of Dunfermline and 1 mile from Oakley.
- Culross - A charming restored town of the 16th-17th century.
- Cupar - Located between Dundee and Glenrothes.
- Drumoig
- Dunfermline - Near the Forth Bridges, a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth on the east coast of Scotland 14km west of Edinburgh, also equipped with an interesting abbey.
- Falkland - Located at the foot of the Lomond Hills.
- Kirkcaldy - Currently the largest city in the Fife region, known as The Lang Toun.
- Leven - Seaside town of Fife located on the coast of the Firth of Forth on the estuary of the River Leven.
- Lundin Links - Small village in Fife known for its golf course, Lundin Golf Club, 18 holes.
- Rosyth - Located on the Firth of Forth, Scotland, less than five kilometers from Dunfermline town center.
- Saint Andrews - Home to Scotland's oldest university (founded 1410). Also known as the "home of golf" due to the fact that it is home to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (founded in 1754).
Other destinations
- Firth of Forth - The deep inlet created in the east coast of Scotland by the estuary of the River Forth which separates the North East Scotland from Central belt.
