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Fife & the East Neuk: 2-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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2
days
150 km
distance
5.7 h
driving
11
curated stops

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Day 1 Edinburgh → Anstruther & the East Neuk

4 curated stops
Transit
3h00
Finish
~18:10
Temperature
10.1°C–14.4°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
17.4h
09:30
Explore this majestic fortress perched atop a volcanic rock, rich in history.
50 min · Edinburgh · Adult £19.50, child (7-15) £11.40, conc £15.50, Historic Scotland / English Heritage / Cadw free
open: Daily: Apr-Sep 9:30AM-6PM, Oct-Mar 9:30AM-5PM
10:40
See playful penguins and other animals, though the pandas have returned to China.
50 min · Edinburgh · Adult £26.70, child £16.80, conc £24.25, parking £3
open: Daily Apr-Sep 9AM-6PM, Oct & Mar 9AM-5PM, Nov-Feb 9AM-4PM
14:15
Elie and Earlsferry read more map ↗
Walk along an attractive harbor with medieval crossing history.
50 min · Anstruther & the East Neuk
16:00
Wander through a picturesque village with medieval roots.
50 min · Anstruther & the East Neuk
16:50
Kinneuchar Inn kinneucharinn.com map ↗
Relax over hearty meals in a village pub with guest rooms.
60 min · Anstruther & the East Neuk
open: W Th 6-11PM, F Sa noon-11PM, Su noon-9PM
Overnight: St Andrews
e.g. Cairnsmill Caravan Park · Rufflets

Day 2 Dundee → Perth

5 curated stops
Transit
2h41
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
8.8°C–15.7°C
Rainy days
~12
Daylight
17.4h
10:00
Explore this historic Antarctic exploration ship, a marvel of early 20th-century design.
50 min · Dundee · Adult £17, conc £13, child £9.50, combi with Verdant Works adult £24.50
open: M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM
11:00
Marvel at the Victorian Gothic design of this Roman Catholic cathedral.
50 min · Dundee · Free
open: M-F 9AM-3:30PM, Sa 9AM-2PM Su 10:30AM-12:30PM, 5:30-7:30PM
12:00
Admire the intricate Decorated Gothic architecture of this historic Anglican cathedral.
50 min · Dundee · Free
open: M-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 2-4PM; Su 10AM-12:30PM
12:50
Enjoy burgers, salads, and pizzas in a lively atmosphere with music and students.
60 min · Dundee
open: Su-Th 4PM-1AM, F-Sa noon-2:30AM
15:45
Stand upon the historic Stone of Destiny where Scottish kings were crowned.
50 min · Perth · Adult £18.50, conc £16.50, child £12.50
open: Apr-Oct daily 10AM-5:30PM
16:45
Explore vibrant works by modern Scottish and European artists in this gallery.
50 min · Perth · Free
open: M F Sa 10AM-5PM, Th 10AM-7PM, Su 10AM-4PM

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