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  Craigton Country Park Definitely
a good place to take the kids - boating around the Dutch village,
travelling the miniature railway, crazy golf etc. Visit the aviaries and
pets’ corner. Wildlife and specimen trees abound - see if you can spot
the bats darting past at dusk or the Red Admiral butterflies in the
autumn. 01334 473666. Travel further to the Peat Inn Restaurant, famous
for its creative Scottish dishes and exceptional wine list - rooms too if
you can’t bear to leave. 01334 840206. On the way out to Cupar try
the Dairsie Inn at Dairsie with local reputation for good pub food 01334
870273.
Botanic Garden
This is a real treat
for garden lovers. Open all year. Rhododendrons abound, as do Meconopses
and Primulas. Look out for the cacti in the greenhouses. Interesting Peat
and Rock gardens near the pool 01334 477178.
 
Museum and Kinburn Park
More
history of this ancient burgh at the museum located in leafy
road heading towards Craigton 01334 462190, discover the peace
and tranquillity of Kinburn Park, with its tennis and bowling
clubs. The University Sports Centre is just along the road for
all manner of sports - some things only available during
vacation time 01334 412690.
  Leuchars Turn
along the A92, stop at Dali’s at Guardbridge recently renovated fish and
chip shop - good reputation. Pass the airfield but come back for
spectacular Air show in September. Visit the Norman Church, one of the
finest examples in Scotland. Get away from the crowds in St Andrews
(although a lot of other people might have the same idea) at Tentsmuir
Forest and Kinshaldy Beach. Parking among the trees, easily walk over the
dunes to expansive clean white sandy beach or stroll along the wildlife trails in the woods. An ideal
place to take your bike - miles of safe easily managed treks - great for
beach parties and picnics - but remember to take the rubbish home. Two
miles along the coast, seal sanctuary (Over 8,000) in the nature reserve
off the point. Forest rides and treks from Kinshaldy Riding Stables 01334
838527. Try Clay target shooting at the Scottish Clay Shooting Centre,
Craigie Farm, phone for times 01334 839218 or for golfers try the Scottish
National Golf Centre with indoor and outdoor practice areas, a driving
range as well as games, fitness suite and amazing shop 01382 549501.
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