Castaway Cottages
where it always feels 
like Friday......

Holiday Cottages
on the Coast of Fife, Scotland

Days Out

If you're looking for a family day trip or an informative outing
why not try our suggestions:

East Coast of Scotland • Edinburgh & South East • Glasgow • Upper estuary of the Forth

North East • West Scotland • North West • South West • Scottish Borders

Along the East Coast

• Largo Harbour

  For a great trip why not see the other villages surrounding lower largo such as a day in Pittenweem. Or what about a day just admiring the beautiful boats in Anstruther's Harbour ? At the same time you can visit the local nature reserve which is only one mile long located out at the firth of forth.
• Set off to St Andrews only a 15 minutes drive and take the children to the Sea Life Centre where young and old can see the wonderful world of the sea and it's inhabitants from shrimp to shark after having a look at what the aquarium has to offer, you can eat alfresco on their beachfront terrace.

South East & Edinburgh

• Edinburgh Castle

  But for a day out in Edinburgh that you're looking for then it has a lot to offer, why not visit its famous Edinburgh Castle or the Royal Mile. You can enjoy the many attractions on the way such as the Palace of Holyrood House. Or at the end of the day look in on the National Gallery or even the Chambers Street Museum.
• Other options that are in Edinburgh then there's always the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World with its fantastic, breath- taking creatures. You will enter into there world and will discover bugs you never knew existed. Well recommended.
• If you still fancy seeing a bit more of Edinburgh then why not spend the day at Edinburgh Zoo. One of Scotland's leading zoos, get the chance to see some animals such as tigers, penguins and other countless species.

Glasgow (west)

• Glasgow

  Glasgow, home to a lot of well known places such as the Glasgow Science Centre or the MacIntosh School of Art. There are lots to see and do and even if it's just for a couple of hours you can keep yourself very busy. Visit the Gallery of Modern Art, a child friendly gallery the exhibition exists of 4 galleries and admission if free.
• Take a walk through the People's Palace and Winter Gardens or enjoy the many beautiful exotic plants in the large greenhouse.
• Pollok House - visit the house that was built in 1931. The elegant rooms and beautiful art is all shown on a tour. Pollok house is a delightful place to spend a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Deep Sea World

Upper Estuary of the Forth

• Deep Sea World - a fantastic day out. Get the chance to go to a touch pool where you can get close to some wonderful underwater creatures. Take a journey through the inhabited depths of the deepest ocean. See rays, sharks and over 1000 other fishes and marine life.

45 Minutes from the cottages (north east)

• Perthshire - just 45 minutes from the cottage, you can get a taste of the highland scenery with its many rivers, walks and castles. Visit historic Scone Palace and enjoy a days shopping in Perth.

West

• Stirling Castle

  Stirling. Take a wander around Stirling Castle that looks over the town. Stirling has provided the setting for many colourful events through Scottish history; it has many attractions for visitors including Argyll's lodgings, royal palace of James v. Or visit Stirling's old town jail and put yourself in to a prisoners shoes and discover what life most have been like behind bars over 150 years ago.
• Visit Bannockburn where a heritage centre has been built on what is believed to where Robert the Bruce directed his troops. Then see what the centre has to offer and look at the audio visual presentation on the battle and there exhibition.

North West

• Falkirk Wheel the worlds first and only rotating boat lift.The Falkirk Wheel is very unique, this exhibit has lots to offer with its café, kids play area and gift shop.

South West

• New Lanark - Go and see the cotton mills in New Lanark. An hour away from Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is Scotland's most important monument to the Industrial revolution but now it has become a world heritage site. With it's beautiful architecture and good museum with a theme park style ride taking you through new Lanark's history.

Borders

• Floors Castle

  Visit the borders. With loads of castles, such as Floors Castle, and abbeys telling the history of Border disputes with England, they also have a selection of woolen mills. A wonderful assortment of scenery featuring river valleys and bleak moorland. Look around the gardens and visit Peebles, with its quaint shops and picturesque town. You won't be disappointed. Hopefully we have given a few suggestions for a great day out, around the cottage.

Castaway Cottages

Traditional Holiday Cottages on the Coast of Fife, Scotland