Puerto Vallarta - Beaches, Hotels, Villa Rentals, Resorts

Fife Tourist Information & Travel Guide

Wherever you are from, we wish you a warm welcome from Citylocal Fife, ?the business directory in Fife? based near the Royal Burgh and City of Dunfermline and covering all the ancient Kingdom.

WELCOME to the Kingdom of Fife!

If you are visiting Fife by road from the North or South, then we apologise for taking your money for the privilege of crossing the bridge(s); and rest assured we wouldn?t do that if Dunfermline were still the Capital of Scotland instead of the young upstart, Edinburgh. It does however indicate that the Scottish Parliament places more value on Fife than Edinburgh.

Dunfermline is a city with many easily accessible and interesting attractions, from its ancient 12th-century Abbey to the restored 15th-century Abbot House where you can enjoy a snack and drink in its cosy caf?, or you can choose to explore the bustling High Street and once you have finished your retail therapy you can relax and absorb the atmosphere in ?Oolahs?, a modern and well appointed caf? in the High Street.

Andrew Carnegie the world famous industrialist and philanthropist was born in Dunfermline in 1835, and as you explore the City you will find his ?ghost? is everywhere, no more so than in his family home, a humble weaver?s cottage which been preserved and extended to include a museum of his life.

Only a few minutes drive from Dunfermline, you will find several villages worth visiting, Culross (another Royal Burgh) to the West, is in my view the most interesting, and when you walk along the narrow cobbled streets you can imagine yourself back in the 16th or 17th century. The village is kept in first class order, and the pan-tiled houses with their crow-step gables have been sympathetically restored. There is plenty to see and do for both adults and children, and if time is short I would suggest that your priority is The Palace (built between 1597 and 1611) which was the home of Sir George Bruce, an enterprising merchant and coal baron. Its original interiors feature some magnificent painted woodwork and ceilings, and it has mediaeval gardens to the rear. The Palace has its own first class tea rooms, and ?The Red Lion?, a local pub, has an excellent restaurant with a varied and very reasonably priced menu.

Limekilns and Charlestown although not on the same scale as Culross are also both picturesque coastal villages, with their own character and history, and are well worthy of a visit, especially in the summer months. There is a good selection of beer and meals available at the ?Ship Inn? in Limekilns, and ?The Elgin Hotel? in Charleston is also worth a visit. In our next edition we will cover the towns of Aberdour, Burntisland, Inverkeithing Kinghorn and Kirkcaldy as we move up towards the East Neuk on the way to St Andrews.

Angus Whittonhttp://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife/business/Allhttp://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife/newshttp://www.citylocal.co.uk/cities/Fife

MORE ARTICLES:

BusinessWeek.com Launches Lifestyle Channel: New Multimedia Section Includes Autos, Real Estate, Travel, Health and Living Well
BusinessWeek.com (http://www.businessweek.com), the award-winning Web site, launches its new Lifestyle Channel (http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle) featuring Autos, Real Estate, Travel, Executive Health and Living Well sub-channels.

Northwest Palate Gives Readers Exclusive Holiday Cocktail Recipes Using Local Artisan Spirits
The Pacific Northwest is home to one of the most vibrant craft-distilling communities in North America. To celebrate this new epicurean resource, Northwest Palate's just-released autumn holiday issue "Adds Spirits to Your Season" with three unique cocktails created by Northwest mixologists using hand-crafted eaux de vie, aquavit, and sake from Oregon and British Columbia.

Two Lucky Bingo Players Win More Than $23,000 Cash During Amazing Day at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
Two lucky Bingo players win more than $23,000 cash during amazing day at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino.

Alternative Gifts Can Give Kids More of What Matters this Holiday Season
National Children's Art Expert Offers Suggestions for Homemade Gifts and Activities That Kids Can Give and Receive for the Holidays

The Flight Of The Flu
Even though there have been computer simulations that suggest the link between the flu and traveling, there has never really been a study proving that until recently.

How A Change in Perspective Can Help You Make More Holiday Season Sales: Pt. One
Some sites are perfect for the Christmas season - their products fit easily into the idea of gift-giving. But what if the products and services you offer are for small business owners?Or, as many of my clients ask, how do I survive the holiday season if I sell intangibles?When a couple of people brought this question up to me in early fall, my answer was that I'd probably make enough money in October not to have to worry about November and December at all.

Traveling by Train a Great Alternative to Ease Air Travel Frustration
IgoUgo.com: "2008 'The Summer of the Train'"

Car Brief: 2007 Saleen Sport Truck S331
Saleen Sport Truck S331 -- 2007 Preview: In the world of niche performance trucks, the new rooster crowing the loudest is the Dodge Ram SRT-10 with its claim of fastest production pickup.

Buy Your Car With an Unsecured Loan and Keep it Safe and Sound
It might seem unreasonable to take an unsecured loan to buy a car when the same car you are buying can be used as collateral. However, when your vehicle is an essential tool for your work and contributes to generate income you might want to think again before applying for a secured auto loan.

Wicked Cast to Celebrate "Wicked Week" at Paramount Hotel with Fan Meet and Greet and Autograph Signings
Fans can enjoy discounted "Wicked-tinis" and enter to win a FREE stay at the famed Theatre District Hotel.

What are the Average Car Insurance Rates for Teenagers?
The most influencing factor determining a customer?s wish to buy a car insurance policy is the average car insurance rates. Though, it is considered mandatory by the Federal law of the United States of America for vehicle owners to buy a car insurance policy, a lot of consideration goes into comparing between many car insurance policies before the customer buys one.

Car Insurance Will Protect You and Your Family
Auto insurance is mandatory in order to drive your car on the streets legally, however, it doesn't have to be a bank breaker. Understanding the right amount insurance you need and amount of your deductibles is just as important as finding the most competitive rate from a particular auto insurance company. It is a regulated product. You must have a minimum amount of coverage that is mandated by your provincial government. It is also important to have because the cost of repairing a car after an accident is astronomical. You may even have to replace your current car and if you have insurance your company can help you do just that.

Is Travel Insurance A Rip-Off?
Is travel insurance a rip-off? That is a simple question with a complicated answer. To properly understand this issue, you should first understand what travel insurance is. The definition of travel insurance is fairly straightforward ?it?s short term insurance that covers you while you are on vacation. Travel insurance coverage depends on the parameters of the policy, but in general it extends to lost or broken luggage, thefts that happen during your vacation, medical needs that might arise during your vacation and lost personal items.

Kimpton Introduces the Hotel Monaco Portland
10 years of success as 5th Avenue Suites leads Downtown Portland Hotel to a future filled with Hotel Monaco panache and style.

Travel Insurance is a Must When Vacationing with the Nanny, Squaremouth Says
It may be the perfect fantasy of family vacation: palms swaying in the breeze, and you, trashy novel in one hand and margarita in the other, watching as your own personal Mary Poppins herds your offspring to their next fun-filled activity.