Eating Places, Attractions, Activities
The area surrounding Kilmany is rich with places to eat, including fine dining, restaurants and cafes. St Andrews in particular has a huge range to suit every palate and purse:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g186533-St_Andrews_Fife_Scotland.html
Here's a small selection of eateries closer to Kilmany, with the distances from Garden Cottage:
St Michael’s Inn Restaurant (Approximately 3.5 miles):
The Courtyard Bistro (Less than 6 miles)
http://thecourtyardcupar.co.uk
The Gauldrey Arms (Less than 1.5 miles and dog friendly):
Thai Teak (Less than 3 miles):
The View Restaurant (4.5 miles):
https://www.view-restaurant.co.uk/
Kitschnbake (5 miles)
https://www.kitschnbake.co.uk/
Cupar Tearoom (Less than 6 miles):
The area also boasts several excellent locations for family days out within just a few minutes’ drive:
The Royal Research Ship Discovery, Dundee (Less than 8 miles):
https://www.rrsdiscovery.co.uk
Verdant Works (Less than 8 miles):
https://www.verdantworks.co.uk
The V&A Dundee (Less than 8 miles):
Cairnie Fruit Farm and Mega Maze (Approximately 3 miles):
https://www.cairniefruitfarm.co.uk/
St Andrews Aquarium (11.5 miles):
https://www.standrewsaquarium.co.uk/
Fife Zoo (10.5 miles):
Scottish Deer Centre (9 miles):
https://outaboutscotland.com/scottish-deer-centre/
Cupar Sports Centre and Swimming Pool (Less than 7.5 miles):
https://www.fifeleisure.org.uk/locations/cupar/)
Olympia Leisure Centre, Dundee (Less than 7.5 miles):
http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/leisure/olympia
More details on the above, and other attractions within approximately a one hour drive from Garden Cottage can be found here:
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/south-scotland/kingdom-of-fife/kilmany
https://www.whatsonfife.co.uk/attractions/days-out/
Of course, Scotland is famous around the world for its Golf courses, and Fife is home to one of the most Famous courses in the world - The Old Course, St Andrews
However, fine golf courses are scattered throughout the area of Fife, the following, which Includes The Old Course, are the ones within a reasonable distance (15-30 minutes' drive) from Garden Cottage:
The Old Course – St Andrews
The New Course – St Andrews
St Andrews Links – St Andrews (Including Eden Course; Strathtyrum Course; Balgove Course; Jubilee Course)
The Castle Course – St Andrews
Duke’s Golf Course – St Andrews
Drumoig Golf Course - Drumoig
Scotscraig Golf Club - Tayport
Elmwood Golf – Cupar
Cupar Golf Club – Cupar
Ladybank Golf Club – Ladybank
St Michael’s Golf Club – St Michaels
Falkland Golf Club - Falkland
Other outdoor pursuits:
Walking, running, and cycling:
There are several routes within a short distance of Kilmany, examples can be found here:
https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/local/kilmany-fife
Various stages of the Fife Coastal Pathway are a short drive from Kilmany:
https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/fife-coastal-path/
Fishing:
Fife has several Freshwater Fishing locations amenable for first timers and experts alike so holidaying at Garden Cottage provides the perfect opportunity, whatever your level of experience. The Welcome to Fife website has put together 5 favourite places, which you can find here:
https://www.welcometofife.com/highlight/fife-fife-fishing-spots
There are also Sea Fishing opportunities, including off shore trips:
https://vymaps.com/GB/Sea-Angling-Trips-East-Neuk-518179494910901/
...and East Neuk of Fife beach fishing:
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-scotland/fife/fishing
Architecture:
Fife has several Architectural Landmarks, including, in St Andrews:
St Andrews Cathedral
The Swilcan Bridge at the world famous Old Course
St Andrews Castle
The University of St Andrews – St Salvator’s
Closer to Kilmany there are three examples of architectural interest:
Balmerino Parish Church (Approximately 2 miles):
Balmerino Cemetery (Approximately 2 miles):
Balmerino Abbey (Less than 3.5 miles):
And elsewhere:
The Forth Bridge (Rail)
The Forth Bridges (Road)
Falkland Palace and Garden
Dysart Harbour and Harbourmaster’s House
Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
Old Crombie Parish Church
The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Dunino Den
Kellie Castle and Garden
More attractions can be found at this link:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186529-Activities-c47-Fife_Scotland.html
View Gallery
Here are some photographs of both inside the Cottage and of the garden
