Guidebook for Glenrothes
Entertainment & Activities
Odeon cinema. Food and drinks served here, and a Costa for all of you coffee lovers.
26 locals recommend
ODEON Dunfermline
1 Whimbrel PlOdeon cinema. Food and drinks served here, and a Costa for all of you coffee lovers.
Fife Ice Arena
Rosslyn StreetIce rink
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
Loads to do and see.
A choice of 3 swimming pools, 80-station gym with state-of-the-art equipment, fitness studios, squash courts, sports hall, outdoor pitches, health suite, crèche and café
Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre
ViewfieldA choice of 3 swimming pools, 80-station gym with state-of-the-art equipment, fitness studios, squash courts, sports hall, outdoor pitches, health suite, crèche and café
Riverside Park
Also known as the Town Park. Perfect for a stroll. Several play parks for the kids.
Play Naturally outdoor area and activities such as clay pigeon shooting, golf and archery! Restaurant, free parking and excellent disabled facilities.
11 locals recommend
Cluny Activities
Play Naturally outdoor area and activities such as clay pigeon shooting, golf and archery! Restaurant, free parking and excellent disabled facilities.
Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze
Pick your own fruit! - SO YUMMY!
Park with woodland walks connecting to coastal paths and with Ravenscraig Castle and the Harbour Masters house to explore plus loads of age specific outdoor play equipment too.
Ravenscraig Park
Ravenscraig ParkPark with woodland walks connecting to coastal paths and with Ravenscraig Castle and the Harbour Masters house to explore plus loads of age specific outdoor play equipment too.
Beach, Playground and cafe here. Great for walking, picnicking and barbecuing, bird-watching, cycling.
Golf, trout fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, water sports and orienteering are available.
Lochore Meadows Country Park
Lochore Meadows Country ParkBeach, Playground and cafe here. Great for walking, picnicking and barbecuing, bird-watching, cycling.
Golf, trout fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, water sports and orienteering are available.
The whole family is guaranteed to find something to enjoy. Daily talks and feeding sessions, woodland trails, treetop walkways. inside shelter areas for the family picnic and indoor play area for kids
31 locals recommend
The Scottish Deer Centre
The whole family is guaranteed to find something to enjoy. Daily talks and feeding sessions, woodland trails, treetop walkways. inside shelter areas for the family picnic and indoor play area for kids
a wide range of attractions including acres of beautiful landscaped parkland, adventure playground, Boats and Pedaloes, trampolines, bouncy castle, putting, crazy Golf, pedal cars, cafe
43 locals recommend
Craigtoun Country Park
a wide range of attractions including acres of beautiful landscaped parkland, adventure playground, Boats and Pedaloes, trampolines, bouncy castle, putting, crazy Golf, pedal cars, cafe
So many fascinating creatures to meet. Also diving opportunites for the really adventurous visitors!
82 locals recommend
Deep Sea World
Forthside TerraceSo many fascinating creatures to meet. Also diving opportunites for the really adventurous visitors!
Thundering tropical storms, icy winds from the North Pole and moving tectonic plates bring the extremes of Planet Earth to life at Edinburgh's 5 star visitor attraction for families.
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadThundering tropical storms, icy winds from the North Pole and moving tectonic plates bring the extremes of Planet Earth to life at Edinburgh's 5 star visitor attraction for families.
A delightful maze of historic rooms crammed full of iconic objects from the Capital’s past. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids. - FREE!
72 locals recommend
The Museum of Edinburgh
142-146 CanongateA delightful maze of historic rooms crammed full of iconic objects from the Capital’s past. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids. - FREE!
Small old-fashioned cinema with couches for a comfy, relaxed atmosphere whilst you watch a film. Like being at home but with a bigger screen!
The Kino Cinema
2 Church StSmall old-fashioned cinema with couches for a comfy, relaxed atmosphere whilst you watch a film. Like being at home but with a bigger screen!
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayFascinating place
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful.
Home to the UK's only giant pandas and koalas, as well as more than 1000 other amazing animals. Edinburgh Zoo offers an amazing day out for all the family!
308 locals recommend
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdHome to the UK's only giant pandas and koalas, as well as more than 1000 other amazing animals. Edinburgh Zoo offers an amazing day out for all the family!
Set in 120 acres of beautiful woodland, Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park offers one of the best value family days out and is currently the only place in Scotland to see elephants and giraffes.
130 locals recommend
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Set in 120 acres of beautiful woodland, Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park offers one of the best value family days out and is currently the only place in Scotland to see elephants and giraffes.
St Andrews Botanic Garden
CanongateBeautiful place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really nice, relaxed atmosphere. A bar at one side, with couches to sit on, and a restaurant at the other side - the food is delicious!
Gilvenbank Hotel
Huntsman's RoadReally nice, relaxed atmosphere. A bar at one side, with couches to sit on, and a restaurant at the other side - the food is delicious!
The Golden Acorn - JD Wetherspoon
1 North StPub. Friendly atmosphere, can be very lively at nights.
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketBars everywhere
Essentials
Supermarket to buy food and drinks. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Please note - Scottish licence laws only allow alcohol to be purchased between 10am and 10pm.
7 locals recommend
Asda Glenrothes Superstore
Fullerton RoadSupermarket to buy food and drinks. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Please note - Scottish licence laws only allow alcohol to be purchased between 10am and 10pm.
Small co-op supermarket for groceries.
Also has a fish and chips shop and a chinese take-away.
Cadham Neighbourhood Centre
16 Cadham TerraceSmall co-op supermarket for groceries.
Also has a fish and chips shop and a chinese take-away.
Everything Else
Train station here with regular trains to Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh. From Edinburgh Waverley train station, you can get on another train to Glasgow.
Markinch
Train station here with regular trains to Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh. From Edinburgh Waverley train station, you can get on another train to Glasgow.
The oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. The Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker are recognised across the globe, yet the greatest feature is that it remains a public golf course - open to all.
20 locals recommend
Old Course Shop, St Andrews Links
8 The LinksThe oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. The Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker are recognised across the globe, yet the greatest feature is that it remains a public golf course - open to all.
SECC Glasgow
10 Stobcross RdConcerts and the like go on here.
Lomond Hills
Lovely walks which are accessible on foot from the accommodation.
Balbirnie Park Golf Club
A92Golf course
Thornton
Another train station here, but not the closest to the accomodation.
Wellsgreen Golf Range
Standing Stane Roadnice day out.
A nice walk along the top of the cliffs, or alternatively, a mixture of walking and easy scrambling with chains bolted into the rock. (8 chains in total). ONLY to be attempted when the tide is low.
Elie Holiday Park
A nice walk along the top of the cliffs, or alternatively, a mixture of walking and easy scrambling with chains bolted into the rock. (8 chains in total). ONLY to be attempted when the tide is low.
Scott Monument
impressive.
Elie
Beautiful beach also offering various water sports.
Pizza Hut Delivery
101 Raeburn PlTake-away food.
Leslie Fish & Chip Restaurant
235 High StTake-away food
Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Coupar Angus Roadnice place
RRS Discovery was the last traditional wooden three-masted ship to be built in Britain. Designed for Antarctic research, she was launched as a Royal Research Ship in 1901.
54 locals recommend
RRS Discovery
Riverside DriveRRS Discovery was the last traditional wooden three-masted ship to be built in Britain. Designed for Antarctic research, she was launched as a Royal Research Ship in 1901.
Beautiful walk. Maspie Den holds the Yad Waterfall and, above it, the imposing Tyndall Bruce Monument which offers extensive views over Fife and beyond.
Maspie Burn
Beautiful walk. Maspie Den holds the Yad Waterfall and, above it, the imposing Tyndall Bruce Monument which offers extensive views over Fife and beyond.
Covering 1500 hectares and bordered on three sides by rivers and the sea, a walk through Tentsmuir Forest offers sandy beaches and woodland trails. Expect to see wildlife - deer and squirrels.
9 locals recommend
TENTSMUIR FOREST
Covering 1500 hectares and bordered on three sides by rivers and the sea, a walk through Tentsmuir Forest offers sandy beaches and woodland trails. Expect to see wildlife - deer and squirrels.
Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros are among some of the game's legends who have stated their admiration for the tree-lined fairways at Ladybank.
7 locals recommend
Ladybank Golf Club
Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros are among some of the game's legends who have stated their admiration for the tree-lined fairways at Ladybank.
The path goes through picturesque villages and towns, along rugged cliffs and beaches, estuaries and wildlife. Clearly marked and can be done in small bits or long distance. Some parts can be cycled.
51 locals recommend
Fife Coastal Path
Fife Coastal PathThe path goes through picturesque villages and towns, along rugged cliffs and beaches, estuaries and wildlife. Clearly marked and can be done in small bits or long distance. Some parts can be cycled.
Kingsbarns
Golf course and micro distillery for tours and sampling of whiskies.
Arthur's Seat
Nice walk
Scotscraig Golf Club
Golf Road40 minutes drive.
Balcomie course is a true links designed by Old Tom. Once played, you will want to keep coming back. The Craighead is equally enchanting with sea views. Both a real test of golf ability.
11 locals recommend
Crail Golfing Society
Balcomie course is a true links designed by Old Tom. Once played, you will want to keep coming back. The Craighead is equally enchanting with sea views. Both a real test of golf ability.
True links course where Open qualifiers are played. One not to be missed.
11 locals recommend
Lundin Golf Club
Golf RoadTrue links course where Open qualifiers are played. One not to be missed.
Links course which hosts two separate golf clubs. However, easy to book and a cheaper alternative to Lundin links, just over the wall. The course quality is fabulous.
Leven Golfing Society
Links RoadLinks course which hosts two separate golf clubs. However, easy to book and a cheaper alternative to Lundin links, just over the wall. The course quality is fabulous.
Approx 40 minutes drive. Championship golf courses. One of the ten oldest golf clubs in the world.
39 locals recommend
Carnoustie Golf Links
Links ParadeApprox 40 minutes drive. Championship golf courses. One of the ten oldest golf clubs in the world.
Golf was introduced to the United Statesin 1888 by two members of Dunfermline Golf Club!
Dunfermline Golf Club
Cairneyhill RoadGolf was introduced to the United Statesin 1888 by two members of Dunfermline Golf Club!
Walks on the Lomond Hills which is steeped in history from the end of the ice age to the present day.
Benarty Hill
Walks on the Lomond Hills which is steeped in history from the end of the ice age to the present day.
The castle internally is furnished with original artefacts and furniture. A favourite with children is the nursery. Lovely place.
8 locals recommend
Kellie Castle & Garden
The castle internally is furnished with original artefacts and furniture. A favourite with children is the nursery. Lovely place.
Quaint working fishing village with a harbour where you can see seals close-up. A great place to take a Scottish fish supper away from the busier village of Anstruther.
17 locals recommend
Pittenweem
Quaint working fishing village with a harbour where you can see seals close-up. A great place to take a Scottish fish supper away from the busier village of Anstruther.
There are numerous small pubs and eateries, all offering local fayre. The village is steeped in history with many wee cottage craft shops supporting local artists. The waterfall walk is a must.
37 locals recommend
Falkland
There are numerous small pubs and eateries, all offering local fayre. The village is steeped in history with many wee cottage craft shops supporting local artists. The waterfall walk is a must.
Food Scene
Beijing Banquet
Bankhead ParkChinese Buffet restaurant. Very tasty food.
Great food in restaurant. Has a bar space through the back where there are karaoke nights etc.
Foxton Bar & Grill
Foxton DriveGreat food in restaurant. Has a bar space through the back where there are karaoke nights etc.
Pane E Vino
3 Hunter Streetamazing food
Famous award-winning fish and chips restaurant / take-away. A favourite with local-residents and tourists alike! Plus if it is a nice day, there's a lovely harbour to sit at to eat your meal.
65 locals recommend
Anstruther Fish Bar
42 - 44 Shore StreetFamous award-winning fish and chips restaurant / take-away. A favourite with local-residents and tourists alike! Plus if it is a nice day, there's a lovely harbour to sit at to eat your meal.
The Fettykil Fox
Leslie Roadgood food
Laid-back family pub/restaurant chain serving classic dishes and international favourites.
Bankhead Gate Brewers Fayre
Beaufort DriveLaid-back family pub/restaurant chain serving classic dishes and international favourites.
McDonald's
99 Gorgie Park RdFor fast food.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito, Tony Macaroni, Nando's, Bella Italia, Brewer's Fayre, KFC, Eastern Buffet, Costa Coffee, Odeon Cinema, Bowling
6 locals recommend
Fife Leisure Park
Whimbrell PlacePizza Hut, McDonald's, Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito, Tony Macaroni, Nando's, Bella Italia, Brewer's Fayre, KFC, Eastern Buffet, Costa Coffee, Odeon Cinema, Bowling
Michelin star restuarant - a hallmark of fine dining quality.
58 locals recommend
The Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms
Collier RowMichelin star restuarant - a hallmark of fine dining quality.
Sangster's
51 High StMichelin star restaurant - a hallmark of fine dining quality.
Shopping
Shopping centre. Open 9am-5:30pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
Also has the main bus station for Glenrothes with busses from here to Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh etc.
Kingdom Shopping Centre
14/16 Lyon WayShopping centre. Open 9am-5:30pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
Also has the main bus station for Glenrothes with busses from here to Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh etc.
Princes Street
Princes StreetShopping!
An award-winning family run farm, restaurant, deli and retail shop situated three miles from Kinross – easily accessible from all over Scotland, within just a few miles of the M90.
41 locals recommend
Loch Leven's Larder
An award-winning family run farm, restaurant, deli and retail shop situated three miles from Kinross – easily accessible from all over Scotland, within just a few miles of the M90.
Pillars Of Hercules Organic Farm Shop & Cafe
Organic Farm shop & cafe.
Sightseeing
Experience a day in the life of the Stuart monarchs at Falkland Palace, their country residence for 200 years – and a favourite place of Mary, Queen of Scots. Home of the very first tennis court.
70 locals recommend
Falkland Palace & Garden
East PortExperience a day in the life of the Stuart monarchs at Falkland Palace, their country residence for 200 years – and a favourite place of Mary, Queen of Scots. Home of the very first tennis court.
A leading landmark situated right in the centre of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Well worth a visit. Amazing views. In August, it is home to the Military Tattoo. Well worth a watch - buy tickets!
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillA leading landmark situated right in the centre of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Well worth a visit. Amazing views. In August, it is home to the Military Tattoo. Well worth a watch - buy tickets!
Full of Scottish tourist shops. In August, during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it hosts hundreds of street performances - well worth a watch.
29 locals recommend
High Street
High StreetFull of Scottish tourist shops. In August, during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it hosts hundreds of street performances - well worth a watch.
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StAmazing experience.
Relaxed place to sit with some lunch (if it is a nice day). Perfect for a spot of photography, with views over the city and beyond.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillRelaxed place to sit with some lunch (if it is a nice day). Perfect for a spot of photography, with views over the city and beyond.
Historically significant castle approached by boat ride! It's a nicely atmospheric one which is aided by the terrible story of Mary Queen of Scots' imprisonment here and the rest of it's rich history
9 locals recommend
Lochleven Castle
Pier Road Historically significant castle approached by boat ride! It's a nicely atmospheric one which is aided by the terrible story of Mary Queen of Scots' imprisonment here and the rest of it's rich history
Explore 5 decks of this ship with an audio guide & learn all about the luxury that carried the Royal Family a million miles over 40 years! It's so big there was even a Rolls-Royce for driving on board
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveExplore 5 decks of this ship with an audio guide & learn all about the luxury that carried the Royal Family a million miles over 40 years! It's so big there was even a Rolls-Royce for driving on board
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat.
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat.
The National Wallace Monument
Hillfoots RoadImpressive.
One of the largest equine sculptures in the world, standing 30 metres (100 feet) tall. They are the brain-child of sculptor Andy Scott, and will be the largest public artworks in Scotland.
45 locals recommend
The Helix: Home of The Kelpies
The HelixOne of the largest equine sculptures in the world, standing 30 metres (100 feet) tall. They are the brain-child of sculptor Andy Scott, and will be the largest public artworks in Scotland.
A day out with a difference and accessible to everyone!
Boat trips, a cafe, gift shop, children's activity zone, water play park & mini-canal, waterwalkerz, canoeing, bike hire and woodland walks.
115 locals recommend
The Falkirk Wheel
Lime RoadA day out with a difference and accessible to everyone!
Boat trips, a cafe, gift shop, children's activity zone, water play park & mini-canal, waterwalkerz, canoeing, bike hire and woodland walks.
An excellent example of the Uk's rich culture and heritage and proudly symbolises Scotland's place in the world as pioneers of construction.
Also a lovely spot for photography.
25 locals recommend
Forth Road Bridge
An excellent example of the Uk's rich culture and heritage and proudly symbolises Scotland's place in the world as pioneers of construction.
Also a lovely spot for photography.
Visit the crowning place of the King of Scots at Scone Palace. The 5 star stately home in Perthshire Scotland.
108 locals recommend
Scone Palace
Visit the crowning place of the King of Scots at Scone Palace. The 5 star stately home in Perthshire Scotland.
Scotland's Secret Bunker
Lovely.