Glenrothes
Small town in Fife near East Neuk - and nothing to do with the eponymous Distillery which is in Speyside to the surprise of tourist searching the town for it.
Glenrothes was a 50s new town designed to house miners in the nearby collieries, now closed. After the demise of mining, the town was lucky to become something of an epicenter for new the IT industries a part of "Silicon Glen".
You would not visit Glenrothes for the standard Scottish tourism themes - castles and clans. However, if you are interested in how a community can pass through a series of economic phases - New Town, Industrial centre and now "post" industrial economy and continue to thrive, this could be the place to come.
Moreover, the people of Glenrothes are proud of their town and look after it.
Region
FifeTravel Directions to Glenrothes
Very easy to travel to with trains on the main east line stopping at the rail station as well as the A92 passing through
Activities
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Quad Bike Extreme Activity in Fife
Quad-biking at its most extreme - Scottish terrain meets Japanese metal. AM & PM slots available. Usually books early. -
Hovercrafting, Quad Biking or Clays
Enjoy a combination of Hovercrafting along with Quad Biking and Clay Shooting or choose between these to make the best of your day in Fife! -
Hovercrafting Near Edinburgh
Enjoy a uniquely novel and fun experience while taking a flight around the pasture at the helm of your very own hovercraft!
Castles Nearby
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Palace of Leslie
Truly once a Palace but as it stands today it is much altered from its original grandeur, mostly through the ravages of fire especially in 2009, The remains of the great courtyard palace built by the seventh Earl of Rothes between 1667 and 1672.
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Balgonie Castle
Much filmed castle that was inspiration for the red wedding scene in Game of Thrones and was used in Outlander. Castle dates from 14th century with piecemeal additions over time. Visitor centre.
Glenrothes Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Bishop's Hill View, Glenrothes - Sleeps 4
With views of the surrounding landscape from the terrace, which looks towards Bishop’s Hill within Fife Regional Park, this spacious semi-detached holiday property forms a wing of the owner’s home. -
Balcurvie Cottage, Fife - Sleeps 6
In a delightful rural setting, high above the village, this charming detached cottage enjoys panoramic views over rolling countryside to the Lomond Hills. Very well appointed, all rooms are bright ....