Guidebook for Falkland
Food Scene
Fabulous organic farm and cafe on Falkland estate. Everything is homemade, mostly from organic ingredients grown on the farm. Sit inside or in the strawberry field amongst birdsong..
30 locals recommend
Pillars Of Hercules Organic Farm Shop & Cafe
Fabulous organic farm and cafe on Falkland estate. Everything is homemade, mostly from organic ingredients grown on the farm. Sit inside or in the strawberry field amongst birdsong..
Beautiful old mansion house on a large estate with a couple of restaurants.
10 locals recommend
Balbirnie House
Beautiful old mansion house on a large estate with a couple of restaurants.
For 4 generations, since Bennett Jannetta left Italy in 1908, Janetta's been producing much loved artisan gelato in St Andrews. Hugely popular with tourists & locals - seriously trumps Ben & Jerrys!
38 locals recommend
Jannettas Gelateria
31 South StFor 4 generations, since Bennett Jannetta left Italy in 1908, Janetta's been producing much loved artisan gelato in St Andrews. Hugely popular with tourists & locals - seriously trumps Ben & Jerrys!
Pittenweem is a pretty fishing village where they host a BIG arts festival first week in August. They have a working waterfront and shops on the High Street. Here, they make homemade chocolate.
25 locals recommend
The Cocoa Tree Shop
9 High StPittenweem is a pretty fishing village where they host a BIG arts festival first week in August. They have a working waterfront and shops on the High Street. Here, they make homemade chocolate.
Recommend having dinner here on the way back home. Beautiful conservatory on entry, dimly lit dining area, good fresh food and an area outside where you can enjoy drinks alongside the river.
9 locals recommend
Port-na-Craig Inn & Restaurant
Port-Na-Craig RoadRecommend having dinner here on the way back home. Beautiful conservatory on entry, dimly lit dining area, good fresh food and an area outside where you can enjoy drinks alongside the river.
One of Scotland's oldest working water mills dating back to 1590's. Won the Best Scottish Bakery in BBC British Bake Off last Nov. Recommend this for lunch. Tell Rami, the man who runs it, I said hi!
14 locals recommend
Blair Atholl Watermill
Ford RoadOne of Scotland's oldest working water mills dating back to 1590's. Won the Best Scottish Bakery in BBC British Bake Off last Nov. Recommend this for lunch. Tell Rami, the man who runs it, I said hi!
1kilo of locally caught Langoustine with garlic butter... a very special lunch. An experience not to be missed in the most beautiful spot.
31 locals recommend
East Pier
East Shore1kilo of locally caught Langoustine with garlic butter... a very special lunch. An experience not to be missed in the most beautiful spot.
Casual and distinctive deli restaurant. Very comfortable setting with live acoustic some nights and great sharing platters.
18 locals recommend
Mitchell's St Andrews
111-112 Market StCasual and distinctive deli restaurant. Very comfortable setting with live acoustic some nights and great sharing platters.
Tucked into a street behind the Fishermens' Museum and offering a limited menu - but what it does, it does beautifully. Very good wine list and well versed staff.
30 locals recommend
The Cellar
24 E GreenTucked into a street behind the Fishermens' Museum and offering a limited menu - but what it does, it does beautifully. Very good wine list and well versed staff.
Intimate, Modern Scottish restaurant set in converted 17th-century farmhouse with exposed stonework. Fantastic quality, fantastic value (3 course lunch for £15) , and a great view.
15 locals recommend
The Grange Inn
Grange RoadIntimate, Modern Scottish restaurant set in converted 17th-century farmhouse with exposed stonework. Fantastic quality, fantastic value (3 course lunch for £15) , and a great view.
Sightseeing
Falkland Palace & Garden
East PortBeautiful palace, with real tennis courts and garden.
Stunning, expansive beach where the opening scene of Chariots of Fire was filmed. An excuse to visit this charming medieval town.
30 locals recommend
West Sands Beach
Stunning, expansive beach where the opening scene of Chariots of Fire was filmed. An excuse to visit this charming medieval town.
Anstruther Harbour
15 Shore StPretty and popular marina.
Very large, fine distillery. They offer a winning combination of a range of Classic Single Malts - paired with highland chocolates - on their tours!
36 locals recommend
Dalwhinnie Distillery
General Wade's Military RoadVery large, fine distillery. They offer a winning combination of a range of Classic Single Malts - paired with highland chocolates - on their tours!
House of Bruar is a very swanky place to shop. They offer the best of traditional Scottish food and design. Alongside the back of House of Bruar is Bruar Falls. Really lovely waterfall and walk.
100 locals recommend
The House of Bruar
House of Bruar is a very swanky place to shop. They offer the best of traditional Scottish food and design. Alongside the back of House of Bruar is Bruar Falls. Really lovely waterfall and walk.
A mountain north of Pitlochry town centre. Summit is 841 m (2759 feet) high and can be easily reached by a direct path from Pitlochry or Killiecrankie. Good views of Pitlochry and surrounding glens.
27 locals recommend
Ben Vrackie
A mountain north of Pitlochry town centre. Summit is 841 m (2759 feet) high and can be easily reached by a direct path from Pitlochry or Killiecrankie. Good views of Pitlochry and surrounding glens.
5 star single malt whisky distillery based in the Pitlochry. See whisky being made first hand amidst sights, sounds, smells and enjoy a wee dram of this Highland malt!
46 locals recommend
Edradour Distillery
5 star single malt whisky distillery based in the Pitlochry. See whisky being made first hand amidst sights, sounds, smells and enjoy a wee dram of this Highland malt!
Blair Castle
Blair Atholl Castle and unspoilt grounds are stunning.
Fantastic place to hire kayaks, paddle boats, windsurf, etc or simply spend time on the beach enjoying the historic surrounds.
23 locals recommend
Elie Watersports
Fantastic place to hire kayaks, paddle boats, windsurf, etc or simply spend time on the beach enjoying the historic surrounds.
Beautiful walk and cycle trail all the way around the Loch! The Heritage Trail is a unique trail linking natural, historic and cultural heritage around the north and east shores of Loch Leven.
38 locals recommend
Loch Leven
Beautiful walk and cycle trail all the way around the Loch! The Heritage Trail is a unique trail linking natural, historic and cultural heritage around the north and east shores of Loch Leven.
East Lomond
Local Hill walking accessible from Falkland town centre.
Guests have very much enjoyed the The Torrance Course and The Kittocks Course. Stunning sea views!
8 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont St Andrews - Scotland
Guests have very much enjoyed the The Torrance Course and The Kittocks Course. Stunning sea views!
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in the world.
21 locals recommend
St. Andrews Golf Course
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in the world.
Its historic championship golf course is one of the venues in the Open Championship rotation.
39 locals recommend
Carnoustie Golf Links
Links ParadeIts historic championship golf course is one of the venues in the Open Championship rotation.
Used for "Open Championship" qualifying rounds when the Open is at St. Andrews
7 locals recommend
Ladybank Golf Club
Used for "Open Championship" qualifying rounds when the Open is at St. Andrews
Used for "Open Championship" qualifying rounds when the Open is at St. Andrews.
8 locals recommend
Leven Links Golf Course
PromenadeUsed for "Open Championship" qualifying rounds when the Open is at St. Andrews.
A worthy and challenging companion to the Old Course, the many-times Open Championship site.
59 locals recommend
Royal Troon Golf Club
Craigend RoadA worthy and challenging companion to the Old Course, the many-times Open Championship site.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic venue - great atmosphere, events almost every night between ceilidh and live music, and really good food. I can offer guests 20% discount.
57 locals recommend
Forgan's St Andrews
110 Market StFantastic venue - great atmosphere, events almost every night between ceilidh and live music, and really good food. I can offer guests 20% discount.
Great garden overlooking the beach. Beautiful spot for a meal and glass of wine.
93 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
7-9 Quality StGreat garden overlooking the beach. Beautiful spot for a meal and glass of wine.
Local pub with good atmosphere. Under new management recently so the food is not as good as it used to be. Last food orders varies from 7.30 - 8.00.
6 locals recommend
The Stag Inn
Mill WyndLocal pub with good atmosphere. Under new management recently so the food is not as good as it used to be. Last food orders varies from 7.30 - 8.00.
Essentials
Award winning farm shop overlooking the sea with fresh, local, inspiring food from the farm.
36 locals recommend
Ardross Farm Shop
Award winning farm shop overlooking the sea with fresh, local, inspiring food from the farm.
Asda Glenrothes Superstore
Fullerton RoadLarge supermarket and petrol station open 24/7/365.
Morrisons
Portobello RoadDecent Morrisons for local food shopping.
Late night Tescos in St Andrews, handy after a day out on the course/shopping.
29 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
138-140 Market StLate night Tescos in St Andrews, handy after a day out on the course/shopping.
Shopping
Unique local souvenir shop, selling work by local makers and much further afield.
6 locals recommend
Fayre Earth
High StreetUnique local souvenir shop, selling work by local makers and much further afield.