Tour Pittenweem

Pittenweem is a fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, east of St Monans. A royal burgh since 1541, it was a thriving trading port and remains an active fishing community with a busy fish market. Several buildings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries have been restored by the National Trust for Scotland. Kelly Lodging in the High Street dates mainly from the late 16th century and was the town residence of the Earls of Kellie. The Augustinian Priory moved here from the Isle of
May in the 13th century, and the remains of its church are incorporated in the present parish church which incorporated the Tolbooth Tower of 1588. The monastic buildings partly survive, the 15th century gatehouse, the dormitory and the Great House, and the Priors Lodging, remodelled as the rectory in 1840. There is a cave associated with St Fillan.

St Andrews Bay Golf Resort and Spa sits proudly amidst the rugged, coastal landscape of the North Sea whilst commanding spectacular views of the Bay's golden beaches and medieval St Andrews. The Resort boasts a luxurious 5 star hotel with 209 guestrooms designed with comfort and luxury in mind. Experience 520 acres of rolling landscape with two magnificent golf courses and an array of outdoor pursuits from quad biking to coastal hikes. For a more tranquil experience, the hotel's European style spa rejuvenates both body and soul.

Macdonald Rusacks Hotel. Voted one of the Top Golfing Hotels in the world, Rusacks overlooks the 1st tee and the 18th green of the famous Old Course in St. Andrews. Visit Rusacks Golf club where our Golf Manager will help you make the most of your stay at this golfing mecca.

Rufflets Country House is a turreted Mansion set in magnificent gardens 1 1/2 miles from the 'home of golf'. Privately owned and managed by the same family since 1952, the house retains a private home ambience with elegantly proportioned public rooms and individually styled and decorated bedrooms. Visit local galleries, craft and antique shops, historic houses and gardens. Enjoy coastal walks or play golf on 15 local courses.

Keavil House Hotel. A beautifully appointed country house hotel near Scotland's ancient capital of Dunfermline. All bedrooms are calm and tastefully designed. The award-winning Cardoon Restaurant offers a varied menu of light to modern Scottish dishes using locally sourced, quality food, which is served in a relaxed and stylish setting. Guests can pamper themselves in the luxurious Picture of health club, play golf on one of the local golf courses or visit the beaches of the Fife coast. Edinburgh is only 30 minutes drive away. Fife Hotel Breaks.

Corus Hotel North. This modern hotel is situated on the north side of the Firth of Forth with spectacular views overlooking the famous bridge and offering easy access from M90 motorway. The elegant restaurant offers both traditional and international cuisine, with wonderful views of the river. A great base for visiting Edinburgh and historic Fife. Fife Hotel Breaks.

The Craw's Nest Hotel. Our family run hotel is set in two acres of immaculately kept grounds and nestles in of the beautiful Royal Burghs in the East Neuk of Fife. The hotel, a former manse, provides our guests with the ideal base to explore the rugged beauty of the Fife coastline, experience a different pace of life and enjoy the tranquility of Scotland's most historic unspoiled area.

If you would like to Tour Pittenweem on a highly personalized small group tour of my native Scotland please e-mail me: Sandy Stevenson

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