The Area Surrounding Little Haven Cottage

Things to See
Historians may be interested in visiting the ruins of a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1229 - Balmerino Abbey.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/balmerino/abbey/

Also close by is the historic town of St Andrews, which is around half an hour's drive from the cottage. It houses the oldest university in Scotland, and is also considered to be the historic centre of Scottish religion. On a headland to the north of St Andrews stand the ruins of the city's castle, once the main residence of the bishops and archbishops of St Andrews. To find out more about this and other sites of historic interest vist:
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk and www.nts.org.uk

St Andrews has extensive sandy beaches - the West Sands being famously pictured in the film Chariots of Fire. Other beautiful sandy beaches may be found nearby at Tentsmuir forest. Heading south along the coastal road from St Andrews, you will come to a series of picturesque fishing villages, which make up the "East Neuk" of Fife.
www.eastneukwide.co.uk

Heading north across the water to Dundee, again around half an hour's drive from the cottage, you will find the Royal Research Ship "Discovery", built in Dundee to take Captain Scott to Antarctica. The ship is berthed at Discovery Point and is part of an award winning visitor attraction. www.rrsdiscovery.com

Things to Do
The official tourism website for Fife has lots of useful information on travel, where to eat, places to see and things to do.
www.standrews.co.uk

Golf - St Andrews
Little Haven is close to a number of excellent golf courses - championship links, challenging parkland layouts, fun nine-holers and great value courses - no fewer than 45 different golfing venues await you in Fife. The most famous of all of courses being The Old Course at St Andrews, scene of the 2005 Open Championship.

Walking - In Fife
You don't have to be a golfer though, Kirkton of Balmerino also makes a fine base for walkers. Visitors can walk straight from the cottage across the fields and down to the riverbank.

Cycling - In Scotland
Fife has one of the UK's most comprehensive cycle networks. Explore 300 miles (500km) of cycle routes along quiet country lanes, disused railway lines and forest tracks as well as commuter routes in towns.

You can hire bikes at:

Spokes
77 South Street,
St. Andrews,
KY16 9QW
Tel: 01334 477835

Fishing
For information on the various types of fishing available in Fife, look at http://www.it-serve.co.uk/fifefishing/home.php . The following website gives details of opportunities both in Fife and further afield http://www.fishscotland.co.uk/

Riding
There are a number of BHS approved riding schools in Fife.

Two of the closest are:

Kinshaldy Riding Stables
Kinshaldy Farm,
Leuchars,
Fife,
KY16 0DR
Tel: 01334 838527
www.kinshaldy.com

Barbarafield Riding School
Barbarafield Farm,
Cupar,
Fife,
KY15 5PU
Tel: 01334 828223

Water Sports

Elie Watersports
The Harbour,
Elie,
Fife,
KY 9 1BY
Tel: 01333 330 962
www.eliewatersports.com

This is a Royal Yachting Association accredited training centre, which offers courses in sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, and water skiing. Activities are also available without tuition and the centre also offers boat trips, pedaloes and mountain bike hire.