Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

Name: Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife
Start: 2025-09-19T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-09-19T17:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Edinburgh

Explore St. Andrews and the Villages of Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Admire fine views over the Forth Rail Bridge from South Queensferry en route into the Kingdom of Fife. Discover pretty coastal villages, then visit Anstruther with a guide. Perhaps visit St. Andrews’ castle and cathedral ruins, stroll along the harbor, or soak up the sunshine at your leisure. Afterward, travel through the Lomond Hills and past Loch Leven on route back to Edinburgh.

Meeting point: Timberbush Tours Castle Terrace, outside the, NCP Castle Terrace Car Park, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, UK

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Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes

Group size up to 53 persons

Children allowed

English

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Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is not included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Attraction Tickets

Restroom on board

WiFi on board

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Aberdour
We leave Edinburgh, crossing the iconic Forth Bridge, into the ancient “Kingdom of Fife”, passing through Aberdour before continuing into the East Neuk of Fife.

Anstruther Harbour
We stop in the town of Anstruther, home of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, then we travel through the villages of Pittenweem, Crail and St. Monans, once thriving fishing centres which were made prosperous by trade within the continent.

St. Andrews
We arrive in the beautiful medieval town of St. Andrews in time for lunch. Here you can enjoy a walk around the town, where Prince William met Kate, home to the oldest university in Scotland, famous Cathedral (optional extra) and golf course. Enjoy approximately three hours of free time to explore its medieval buildings and wonderful cobbled streets in the centre, and have lunch and refreshments.

Falkland
Heading homewards we travel across the Lomond hills to Falkland for a photo stop. The village was used as the setting for 1960s Inverness in the Outlander series.

South Queensferry
Enjoy a fantastic photo stop at South Queenferry, offering spectacular views of the 3 bridges that cross the Forth.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Important Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Minimum age is 4 years old.
• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
• Unfortunately due to health and safety concerns St. Andrews Castle & Cathedral are currently partially closed.
• Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers