Departing from Edinburgh, we stop in South Queensferry to view the impressive sight of the 3 bridges spanning the Firth of Forth, including the historic Forth Bridge, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our first stop is Falkland, where we will step back in time to explore this traditional Scottish village and Falkland Palace, the country residence of the Stuart Kings and Queens. The gardens include the Royal Tennis Court, dating from 1539, the oldest in Britain!
Falkland features in the hit Outlander TV series, serving as the filming location for Inverness in the 1940s and 1960s.
After visiting Falkland, we head to St Andrews for a short orientation tour of the town, then enjoy an extended stop (around 2 hours). During that time, you could take a stroll through Scotland’s oldest university or maybe visit the ancient castle or the ruins of the 12th-century Cathedral.
Of course, St Andrews is renowned as the home of Golf, and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, the game’s ruling body for much of the World, is located overlooking the Old Course. The R&A organises the Open Championship, which has taken place in St Andrews on many occasions.
Learn more about the game and the influential role this community has played in its development by visiting the British Golf Museum.
Later, enjoy delightful coastal scenery as we head for the East Neuk of Fife. “Neuk” is an old Scots word meaning corner, and it’s the location of a cluster of attractive fishing villages, including Crail, Pittenweem and Anstruther.
We’ll make a stop in one of these historic ports so you can explore and take a stroll down to the harbour.
After our visit, we will return directly to Edinburgh, where our tour ends in the city centre.
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