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Ravenscraig Castle, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife. Ravenscraig castle
is located on a promontory, high above the beach, with views
across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh. Ravenscraig was one of
the first castles in Scotland built to withstand cannon fire,
with very thick walls. The long flight of steps leading down
from the castle to the Pathhead Sands is said to have been the
inspiration for John Buchan's novel "The Thirty-nine Steps".
Location: On the outskirts of Kirkcaldy.
Lochore Meadows Country
Park, Loch Ore. Tel: 01592 414300. Lochore Meadows Country Park
lies in the heart of the Lomond Hills Regional Park West. It
is a major centre for outdoor and environmental education in
Fife. The Country Park is an attractive area, comprising reclaimed
coal mining waste-land, gently rolling grassland and woodland.
It covers an area of 1,200 acres, 260 of which form Loch Ore.
www.lochore-meadows.co.uk. About 7 miles west of Kirkcaldy.
The Abbey Church of Dunfermline is one of Scotland's most unusual
churches. It is two very distinct churches, joined in the middle.
Intending visitors should note that the two halves of the Abbey
Church have slightly different opening hours, especially in winter
when only the Old Church is open. www.dunfermlineabbey.co.uk.
About 10 miles west of Kirkcaldy.
Dunfermline Abbey &
Palace. The Historic Scotland Visitor Centre, complete with its
two small museums, occupies the upper part of the old gatehouse
of the Abbey. About 10 miles west of Kirkcaldy.
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