Kate’s guidebook
City/town information
You can get to Edinburgh in just under an hour. There are several ways to get to Edinburgh, we suggest either driving to Ingliston Park and Ride (near the airport, about 25 mins) and getting the tram (about 25 mins to centre). If you don't want to drive that far, there is a Park and Ride at Halbeath, Dunfermline (7 mins), from where you can get the bus (about 35 mins). We have both lived in Edinburgh for a number of years, and Gary still works there so please ask for more information.
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Edinburgh
You can get to Edinburgh in just under an hour. There are several ways to get to Edinburgh, we suggest either driving to Ingliston Park and Ride (near the airport, about 25 mins) and getting the tram (about 25 mins to centre). If you don't want to drive that far, there is a Park and Ride at Halbeath, Dunfermline (7 mins), from where you can get the bus (about 35 mins). We have both lived in Edinburgh for a number of years, and Gary still works there so please ask for more information.
if you're going to city centre we suggest driving to Lenzie (about 50 mins), free parking, and getting the train to Glasgow Queen St (11 mins) because of the traffic in Glasgow. However if you're going to visit galleries or attractions on the outskirts you'd be as well to take your car. if you're comfortable with city driving it is probably not an issue, we've just gone soft living the sticks.
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Glasgow
if you're going to city centre we suggest driving to Lenzie (about 50 mins), free parking, and getting the train to Glasgow Queen St (11 mins) because of the traffic in Glasgow. However if you're going to visit galleries or attractions on the outskirts you'd be as well to take your car. if you're comfortable with city driving it is probably not an issue, we've just gone soft living the sticks.
You can drive to Stirling in about 35 mins. We suggest parking at Forthside car park and walking into the city. Gary grew up there so please ask if you want more info.
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Stirling
You can drive to Stirling in about 35 mins. We suggest parking at Forthside car park and walking into the city. Gary grew up there so please ask if you want more info.
About a 40 min drive, I always take exit 10, and park on the road at the South Inch (big park you drive through just before Marshall Place). There is also a the South Inch car park on the corner of Marshall Place and Shore Road.
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Perth
About a 40 min drive, I always take exit 10, and park on the road at the South Inch (big park you drive through just before Marshall Place). There is also a the South Inch car park on the corner of Marshall Place and Shore Road.
8 mins away, this is the closest town for shopping (other than the Saline General Store). There is a Co-op and a few other little shops, a butchers, bakery, post office (in the Co-op) and a pharmacy. There is also a medical centre (Inzievar Medical and Oakley Health Centre).
Oakley
8 mins away, this is the closest town for shopping (other than the Saline General Store). There is a Co-op and a few other little shops, a butchers, bakery, post office (in the Co-op) and a pharmacy. There is also a medical centre (Inzievar Medical and Oakley Health Centre).
Just over an hour's drive away, St Andrews, known as "the home of golf" is a historic seaside medieval town. There is lots of things to do there, with a cathedral, a University, an aquarium, a secret bunker (amongst other things) and boosts a stunningly beautiful 3 mile beach.
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St Andrews
Just over an hour's drive away, St Andrews, known as "the home of golf" is a historic seaside medieval town. There is lots of things to do there, with a cathedral, a University, an aquarium, a secret bunker (amongst other things) and boosts a stunningly beautiful 3 mile beach.
Food scene
About 25 mins away by car, near Kinross, lovely cosy reception and a dining room with open views. Beautiful food and lovely service. The reception is particularly nice, an old stone farmhouse style, reminds me of a hunting lodge. The restaurant is like a big conservatory. Don’t miss the three cheese soufflés.
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The Grouse and Claret
HeatheryfordAbout 25 mins away by car, near Kinross, lovely cosy reception and a dining room with open views. Beautiful food and lovely service. The reception is particularly nice, an old stone farmhouse style, reminds me of a hunting lodge. The restaurant is like a big conservatory. Don’t miss the three cheese soufflés.
About 25 mins away by car, coffeehouse and restaurant, good pizza, burgers and other food, lovely ambience, friendly and lively.
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The Court House Coffee Bar & Restaurant
21-25 High StAbout 25 mins away by car, coffeehouse and restaurant, good pizza, burgers and other food, lovely ambience, friendly and lively.
About 25 mins away by car, nice welcoming bar, food and service is consistently excellent.
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The Kirklands Hotel
20 High StAbout 25 mins away by car, nice welcoming bar, food and service is consistently excellent.
About 25 mins away by car, lovely cafe, the brownies are simply fabulous. Hip and rustic.
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Unorthodox Roasters
129 High StAbout 25 mins away by car, lovely cafe, the brownies are simply fabulous. Hip and rustic.
About 27 mins away by car, lovely cafe, chic interior, very pleasant.
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Heaven Scent Coffee Shop
19 South StAbout 27 mins away by car, lovely cafe, chic interior, very pleasant.
About 35 mins by car. Fantastic, rural and rustic organic farm and café. Really nice atmosphere with a slight hippy feel.
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Pillars Of Hercules Organic Farm Shop & Cafe
About 35 mins by car. Fantastic, rural and rustic organic farm and café. Really nice atmosphere with a slight hippy feel.
Powmill Milk Bar
Rumbling Bridge12 mins by car, great food and meringues the size of your head.
34 mins by car, adjacent to the battle ground of the Battle of Falkirk Muir, food is supposed to be very good and lovely location for walking.
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Canada Wood Kitchen and Bar
Lochgreen Road34 mins by car, adjacent to the battle ground of the Battle of Falkirk Muir, food is supposed to be very good and lovely location for walking.
Only 7 mins away by car, this is a brand new farm café. I haven't visited yet but it looks beautiful and recent guest confirmed it was excellent!
Saline Shaw Farm Shop & Cafe
Only 7 mins away by car, this is a brand new farm café. I haven't visited yet but it looks beautiful and recent guest confirmed it was excellent!
I haven't personally visited, but I will soon, this coffee shop in Saline has come recommended by friends. I didn't even know it existed! Coffee shop and riding school only 1.7 miles from the Shed!
Shieldbank Riding & Vaulting Club
North RoadI haven't personally visited, but I will soon, this coffee shop in Saline has come recommended by friends. I didn't even know it existed! Coffee shop and riding school only 1.7 miles from the Shed!
13 minutes by car. I haven't tried this, it's so new, but the concept looks amazing. Not only is there a cafe, they also deliver food, which just looks fantastic, luxury "grazing" boards, cakes and desserts as well as other takeaway. The delivery (it's 7 miles away), or collection, would have to have been arranged in advance (they aim for 24 hours). If you do order anything please do let me know how it works so I can share more information. Thank you!
(I couldn't easily find how it works on the site, so try here https://pollys-pantry.co.uk/pages/how-it-works)
Polly's Pantry
13 minutes by car. I haven't tried this, it's so new, but the concept looks amazing. Not only is there a cafe, they also deliver food, which just looks fantastic, luxury "grazing" boards, cakes and desserts as well as other takeaway. The delivery (it's 7 miles away), or collection, would have to have been arranged in advance (they aim for 24 hours). If you do order anything please do let me know how it works so I can share more information. Thank you!
(I couldn't easily find how it works on the site, so try here https://pollys-pantry.co.uk/pages/how-it-works)
10 min drive away: a taxi ride would cost you approx £10 one way, £18 return. I haven't visited, but this pub was very highly recommended by recent guests who had a meal there, and reviews online support their recommendation. Good food and nice beer garden.
The Carnock Inn
6-8 Main Street10 min drive away: a taxi ride would cost you approx £10 one way, £18 return. I haven't visited, but this pub was very highly recommended by recent guests who had a meal there, and reviews online support their recommendation. Good food and nice beer garden.
Delivery only. I cannot personally recommend but a couple of recent guests have had deliveries (through Just Eat) from here. It seems the Indian food is good, the other offerings are a mixed bag. Online reviews seem to support this. If you do try it please let me know your review!
Spice Of Life
8-10 Link RdDelivery only. I cannot personally recommend but a couple of recent guests have had deliveries (through Just Eat) from here. It seems the Indian food is good, the other offerings are a mixed bag. Online reviews seem to support this. If you do try it please let me know your review!
Sightseeing
Fife is littered with fantastic places, best to check a guide book, but the whole East of Neuk of Fife (https://www.lovefromscotland.co.uk/east-neuk-fife/) is beautiful coastline with quaint little fishing villages.
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East Neuk
Fife is littered with fantastic places, best to check a guide book, but the whole East of Neuk of Fife (https://www.lovefromscotland.co.uk/east-neuk-fife/) is beautiful coastline with quaint little fishing villages.
About 32 mins by car. Beautiful beach, nice cafe (Sands).
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Silver Sands Beach, Aberdour
About 32 mins by car. Beautiful beach, nice cafe (Sands).
Culross is a really quaint little fishing village, as are Limekilns and Charlestown (all about 20 mins by car). Read up on where to park in Culross to avoid holding your breath navigating the tiny streets.
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Culross
Culross is a really quaint little fishing village, as are Limekilns and Charlestown (all about 20 mins by car). Read up on where to park in Culross to avoid holding your breath navigating the tiny streets.
Skoskt hirðýrakeskja
About 42 mins by car, great afternoon out.
Loch Leven, (about 25 mins by car) http://www.nature.scot/loch-leven. Kinross Pier (KW13 8UF). There is also the RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, Kinross KY13 9LX (20 mins by car) https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/loch-leven/
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Loch Leven
Loch Leven, (about 25 mins by car) http://www.nature.scot/loch-leven. Kinross Pier (KW13 8UF). There is also the RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, Kinross KY13 9LX (20 mins by car) https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/loch-leven/
The famous Knockhill famous racing circuit https://www.knockhill.com/ (12 mins by car)
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Knockhill keppnishlaupabraut
The famous Knockhill famous racing circuit https://www.knockhill.com/ (12 mins by car)
About an hour's drive, Callander is a bustling holiday town known as the gateway to the Highlands. The A84 North from Callander to Glen Coe (another 1.5 hours each way) is a beautiful drive, and Glen Coe is probably one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland. Callander itself is at the junction of two rivers in an area of outstanding natural beauty known as the Trossachs.
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Callander
About an hour's drive, Callander is a bustling holiday town known as the gateway to the Highlands. The A84 North from Callander to Glen Coe (another 1.5 hours each way) is a beautiful drive, and Glen Coe is probably one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland. Callander itself is at the junction of two rivers in an area of outstanding natural beauty known as the Trossachs.
Rob Roy McGregor Statue
Corn Exchange RoadAbout 35 mins by car, near Stirling
Visible from the Shed, the Wallace monument is about 30 mins by car, near Stirling
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Þjóðlegur Wallace Minnisvarður
Hillfoots RoadVisible from the Shed, the Wallace monument is about 30 mins by car, near Stirling
Visible from the Shed, Stirling Castle is in the centre of Stirling , about 36 mins by car.
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Stirling Castle
Castle WyndVisible from the Shed, Stirling Castle is in the centre of Stirling , about 36 mins by car.
19 mins by car, the Japanese Garden is a lovely, unusual place to visit, wonderful gardens and surrounding woodland.
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Japanska garðurinn, Cowden
Upper Hillfoot Road19 mins by car, the Japanese Garden is a lovely, unusual place to visit, wonderful gardens and surrounding woodland.
Who knew St Andrew's (just over an hours drive) had an aquarium! We haven't visited ourselves, but recent guests highly recommended it!
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St Andrews Aquarium
The ScoresWho knew St Andrew's (just over an hours drive) had an aquarium! We haven't visited ourselves, but recent guests highly recommended it!
About 1 hr 30 mins, this is quite a drive but I've only just discovered it. Quite a long single track road at the end (1.5 miles) but really worth it. Beautiful forest, stunning beach and a very pleasant Salt and Pine takeaway shack to round it all off.
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Tentsmuir Forest
About 1 hr 30 mins, this is quite a drive but I've only just discovered it. Quite a long single track road at the end (1.5 miles) but really worth it. Beautiful forest, stunning beach and a very pleasant Salt and Pine takeaway shack to round it all off.
No longer open as a B&B, we visited these gardens yesterday and I was blown away. I was prepared to be underwhelmed but they are beautiful. The house is visible from the Shed, just walk down the farm road turn left and left again. It's a beautiful house set in fascinating gardens and the woodland walk links to a path that runs alongside the river and you can (apparently, haven't done it yet, need to do some research) get back to the castle ruins that the Shed looks out onto. I'm not sure how, the path was on the far side of the river, but if you're adventurous, please try it and let us know!
https://www.discoverscottishgardens.org/garden/kirklands/
This year they are open Saturday-Sunday 2-4.30pm and there were cream teas (didn't try them I'm afraid).
Please check times at https://www.facebook.com/kirklandshouseandgarden/
Kirklands House and Garden
Bridge StreetNo longer open as a B&B, we visited these gardens yesterday and I was blown away. I was prepared to be underwhelmed but they are beautiful. The house is visible from the Shed, just walk down the farm road turn left and left again. It's a beautiful house set in fascinating gardens and the woodland walk links to a path that runs alongside the river and you can (apparently, haven't done it yet, need to do some research) get back to the castle ruins that the Shed looks out onto. I'm not sure how, the path was on the far side of the river, but if you're adventurous, please try it and let us know!
https://www.discoverscottishgardens.org/garden/kirklands/
This year they are open Saturday-Sunday 2-4.30pm and there were cream teas (didn't try them I'm afraid).
Please check times at https://www.facebook.com/kirklandshouseandgarden/
Personal time
21 mins by car. If you have time for some personal indulgence, Zoe Tod, personal friend and wonderful holistic therapist offers numerous beauty treatments and therapies at this haven of peace and calm.
Heart & Soul Holistic Centre
14 High St21 mins by car. If you have time for some personal indulgence, Zoe Tod, personal friend and wonderful holistic therapist offers numerous beauty treatments and therapies at this haven of peace and calm.
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Corporate Taxi Dunfermline 01383 25 25 25
If you fancy a night out, not driving, in Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Kinross I can recommend Corporate Taxis who typically have a taxi nearby. You'll need to call and confirm prices.
Indicative prices are (one-way):
Dunfermline (train station) £18
Carnock £10, £18 return
Dollar £15
Edinburgh Airport £45
Edinburgh City Centre £45
Kinross (because it's going out of town, it's more) £35
Additional charges after 10 pm.