Royal Fife: Scotland’s Ancient Kingdom
Explore sacred resting places, a Renaissance palace, and charming coastal villages on this day tour.
Tour Description
Delve deep into the history of Fife - the playground of Scotland’s Monarchy for generations. Dunfermline Abbey is the final resting place of the bones of our great warrior King Robert the Bruce. Falkland palace, built by his descendant King James IV, stands as a Renaissance jewel amongst an ancient town, recently made famous as a filming location for the Outland series. Anstruther Harbour - bizarrely - was once a favourite haunt of the young King James V, disguised as a peasant as he wandered among his people. Typical itinerary: AM: - 08:30 - Pick up at your chosen location. (Timing based on an Edinburgh departure). - Enjoy panoramic views of the three iconic bridges from the South Queensferry viewpoint. - Visit the Kinghorn Alexander III monument. - Travel along the south coast of Fife - passing Lower Largo, Elie, St Monans, and Pittenweem - each offering beautiful historic harbours and buildings. Stops can be tailored to your interests. PM: - Lunch in Anstruther, perhaps the finest of Fife’s rejuvenated fishing harbours - a vibrant waterfront known for its atmosphere, fresh seafood, and what many claim are the best fish and chips in this part of Scotland. - Continue inland through the heart of Fife to Falkland, one of Scotland’s most beautiful historic villages. Falkland Palace, built in 1500, is a breathtaking Renaissance masterpiece. - Visit Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce's bones. - 18:00 - Drop off at your accomodation. (Please note this is based on an Edinburgh return). Why not turn your day tour into a longer adventure? Stay overnight in one of the region's fantastic hotels and pair this experience with our St Andrews tour. Just get in touch - we'll be happy to craft a bespoke Fife itinerary for you. Please note, accommodation is not included on our multi-day tours, giving you the flexibility to choose lodgings that suit your style and budget. Our experienced team are happy to provide recommendations. Please also note, additional excursions or optional activities may be offered during your tour. Participation in extra excursions is entirely optional and may incur additional costs, which will be clearly communicated at the start of your tour. Extra excursions are subject to availability and may depend on factors such as weather, seasonal access, or local conditions. See our full T&C's for further info.
Deposit, Payments, Cancellation, Refunds, Special Requests & Optional Excursions
Deposit is paid at the time of booking, which secures your tour date with us. The remaining balance will be invoiced immediately and is due 30 days before the tour. Tours booked within 30 days require deposit and full payment immediately. Please note, if the balance is not paid by the 30‑day deadline, the booking will be cancelled and the deposit retained. Cancellations & Refunds - by you: - Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour date will receive a full refund, excluding the deposit. - Cancellations made 15–30 days before the tour date will receive a 50% refund, excluding the deposit. - Cancellations made less than 15 days before the tour date are non‑refundable, including the deposit. If a guest chooses or is required to end their trip early once a tour has begun, no full or partial refunds will be issued. We will, however, assist with onward travel or local guidance where possible. To cancel or request a date change, please contact info@drummondscottishtours.com. Cancellations - by us: In the unlikely event that we must cancel a tour (e.g. severe weather or unforeseen circumstances), you will be offered a full refund or the option to reschedule. Special Requests & Accessibility Please inform us of any special requests at the time of booking. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate them, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled. Drummond Scottish Tours is not a specialised provider for disabled travellers. While we will always try to assist, we cannot guarantee full accessibility across all tours, vehicles, or locations. Travelling with Children Guests travelling with infants or young children must bring their own appropriate ISOFIX child or baby seat, as we do not provide child seats. Accommodation We do not arrange accommodation for multi‑day tours, but we are happy to suggest trusted local options if needed. Optional Extras Additional excursions or optional activities may be offered during your tour. These are entirely optional, may incur extra costs, and are subject to availability, weather, and seasonal access. All costs will be clearly communicated before booking. Please visit www.drummondscottishtours.com/termsandconditions to view our full Terms and Conditions.