Six reasons to move to Fife
Just a short distance north of the Scottish capital, the fantastic area of Fife is bursting with great walking routes and beautiful historic sites, not to mention incredibly useful transport links!
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Here are some of our top reasons to move to Fife.
1. Great choice of homes
Whether you fancy living in a seaside village such as Anstruther or a busy town like Dunfermline, Fife has options for all families and budgets. More traditional properties can be found dotted along the coastline, with more modern living further inland.
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2. Fancy a walk?
The Fife coastal path stretches 187km from Kincardine to Newburgh and features some stunning locations along the Firth of Forth. It's a great trail you can come back to again and again. A favourite spot with locals and visitors alike is the waterfall between Burntisland and Aberdour. It is truly picturesque and a treat to stumble across. There are also fantastic views of the Firth of Forth throughout.
3. See some history
Early records of Fife date back to 1150 AD which means there are plenty of historical sites scattered over the region.
One of the oldest ruins in its titular town, St Andrews Cathedral is an impressive place to visit. Construction was started in 1158 and not finished until 1318. During this time, a storm destroyed the west end of the cathedral, adding more time to the build. The structure was left to fall into ruin in 1559 but remains a great spot to check out.
There are plenty more historic sites to see, from the Hill of Tarvit to Dunfermline Palace to the Forth Bridge. .
4. Things to do
While current lockdown restrictions mean the usual array of Fife activities might not be available, when restrictions do ease the area offers a number of great activities for the whole family.
Have you ever fancied picking your own strawberries or pumpkins? Cairnie Fruit Farm is a fantastic day out for the family. We’ve not even mentioned their Maize Maze and the buckets of other activities they have on offer.
For the more adventurous, Skydive St Andrews should be on your radar! Located at Fife airport in Glenrothes, they have a wide array of activities on offer, including tandem jumps, and will even help organise charity events.
Our final highlight is The Cheesy Toast Shack which is exactly as it sounds. Found on Kingsbarn Beach, they have a fantastic menu and provide excellent service. Have a look at their menu and see what’s on offer.
5. Schooling
There is a great mix of private and state schools throughout the Fife area. The catchment areas are well distributed and connected through a good public transport system.
6. Getting around
Fife itself has a great bus network which can take you between each of the towns and villages. If you are commuting either south to Edinburgh or north to Dundee, you will be able to take advantage of the train-line that runs around the coast. Whether it’s for work or play, Fife an easy place to navigate.
