Once a Victorian playground of the wealthy, Aberdour is now a genteel and traditional Fife fishing village, and a retirement haven for Edinburgh professionals. Aberdour is convenient for Edinburgh, with a 30-minute train journey across the world famous Forth Bridge into the very heart of Scotland’s capital city.
Nearby Points of Interest
Aberdour Castle
The 13th century fortified residence of Aberdour was extended by the Douglases in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. It boasts a delightful walled garden and terraces with beehive-shaped dovecot.
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Falkland Palace
The Royal Palace of Falkland, built between 1502 and 1541 and set in the heart of a unique medieval village, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen of Scots. The Palace is famous for its beautiful gardens and for the Real Tennis court, built in 1539.
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Scottish Fisheries Museum
Situated on the harbour front in Anstruther, in the heart of the Fife fishing community, the Scottish Fisheries Museum tells the story of fishing in Scotland and its people from earliest times to the present.
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Scotland’s Secret Bunker
Scotland’s best kept secret for over 40 years, Hidden beneath an innocent Scottish Farmhouse, a tunnel leads to, Scotland’s Secret Bunker. 24,000 square feet of Secret accommodation. The size of two football pitches, one on top of another, On two levels 100 feet underground.
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Saint Andrews Cathedral
St Andrews Cathedral dominated the history of the medieval church in Scotland from its construction in the 12th century until the Protestant Reformation in 1560.
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Culross
In Culross you find the nearest thing to a 16th century time capsule anywhere in Scotland. It’s as if much of the core of the village was simply frozen in time. This effect is no accident, and what you see today is in large measure the result of the work of the National Trust for Scotland over a period of more than seventy years.
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Deep Sea World
Just a few miles away located under the famous Forth Road Bridge, you will find this wonderful day out.Much to do with restaurant facilities, children’s play area and the rest….Well it’s out of this world.
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Nearby Activities
Knockhill Racing Circuit
Knockhill is famous for hosting top motorsport events in the UK; British Touring Cars, British Superbikes and The Scottish Motorshow. As well as amazing racing action, Knockhill is a busy place 7 days a week operating Driving Experiences, Corporate Entertainment and Team Building Events, Driver Training, Karting and Trackdays.
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Cluny Clays
Set in 400 acres of rolling Fife countryside on Cluny Mains Farm, Cluny Clays lies between the towns of Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes. Cluny Clays is a multi-activity centre offering superb facilities in the shooting sports and a myriad of other group activities, backed up by an excellent restaurant and well appointed clubhouse.
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