Fife Coastal Trail & St Andrews

Our St Andrews tour from Edinburgh kicks off in the morning, aiming east along the Fife Coastal Route. The coastline drive here is full of surprises, passing by epic coastal scenery, colourful boats, and stone cottages that seem frozen in time.

First stop: Anstruther. It’s a working fishing village with history in every nook. Watch the locals haul in their catch, wander the pier, and maybe enjoy some fish and chips while swapping stories with your fellow travellers.

Next up, St Andrews. Here you can go your own way: visit St Andrews Castle and peek into its infamous Bottle Dungeon or take a stroll to St Andrews Cathedral. You can climb St Rule’s Tower for sweeping views or just wander among the ruins to soak up the atmosphere around the cathedral’s graveyard. Golf fans can swing by the Old Course, the world’s oldest course and a must-see for anyone into the game.

On the way back, we stop in Falkland, Scotland’s first conservation village. Wander past restored cottages and visit Falkland Palace, once home to Scottish royalty. Outlander fans might recognise the village square from the show’s first episode.

Before we head home, we cross the Forth Bridge, a striking UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Scotland’s most impressive engineering feats.

Your day wraps up in the early evening, leaving plenty of time to chill and head out for some dinner in town after.