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Edinburgh
Visit Scotlands capital, only half an hour away from Navitie House. There is so much to do and see in Edinburgh we do not have enough room (or time) to list it all. Visit Edinburgh Castle built high on top of a volcanic plug, or the gruesome Edinburgh dungeons. There is also the Edinburgh crystal visitor centre, the Royal botanic gardens, the Scottish mining museum, Edinburgh Zoo, many museums, art galleries, theatres, and lots of shops.

FIFE
Lochleven Castle
Lochleven Castle is only 5 minutes drive from Navitie House. About 0.5km from the western shore of Loch Leven there is a group of four islands, on the largest of which the ruins of Lochleven Castle can still be seen from the shore. The castle has long been a great attraction. It is the castle within which in June 1567 Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned until her escape, subsequent defeat at lanside and final imprisionment in England.

Deep-Sea World
Deep-Sea world is Scotland's revolutionary aquarium and is only 15-20 minutes drive from Navitie House. Explore the World's longest underwater tunnel and come face-to-face with the three thousand inhabitants of the underwater safari, including large sharks as they prowl the shadows of a genuine shipwreck. Look out for Europe's largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks. The Rockpool gives you a unique opportunity to reach out and touch some of the small friendly sharks, starfish, lobsters and incredible velvet swimmer crabs. There is also a piranha display and feeding sessions!

Lochore Meadows
Lochore meadows was an old coal mine only 3 minutes drive from Navitie House that was reconstructed into a leisure park. Plenty of water sports (specialising in windsurfing), nature trails, childrens play park, and even a castle.

St.Andrews
The medieval town of St. Andrews is only 40 minutes drive from Navitie House. St. Andrews has many tourist attractions of its own, a day or two would be required to get the most out of this old medieval town. St. Andrews 16th century castle is set high on cliffs, used as a palace, fortress and prison. Unique mine and counter-mine. Visitor centre with exhibition. The nearby Cathedral was once the biggest church in Scotland and visitors can climb the great tower to take in the wondrous arial view of the medieval town and coastline. St. Andrews is the home of golf, housing the Royal and Ancient Golf club and the famous Old Course. St. Andrews is also the home of Scotland's oldest University and on a Sunday you will see many students wearing the traditional red gown after chapel. St. Andrews is also host to many other tourist attractions such as The St.Andrews Sea Life Centre, the Golf museum, Botanic Gardens, and some of the nicest beaches in Scotland. Craigtoun Park situated close to St.Andrews is also worth visiting for a great family day out. It had crazy golf, gardens, boats, bouncy castle and even a miniture railway.

Perthshire
Crieff
Creiff is 40 minutes from Navitie House and is home to Scotland's oldest distillery and largest formal gardens. It is also host to a crystal glass workshop, wildlife centre, fish farm and trout fishery, and the beutiful loch Earn.

Scone Palace Scone Palace is 20 minutes from Navitie House and is the historic site and family home of the Earls of Mansfield. Scone Palace has priceless treasures, gardens and extensive grounds, including picnic area, playground and maze. It also has a restaurant and shop.

Perth Leisure Pool
Perth Leisure is 20 minutes from Navitie House. Perth Leisure pool's tropical surroundings and warm welcome allows you to enjoy a swim in one of their five pools plus children's interactive water play area. There is also a luxurious Health Oasis, Ozone fitness studio, and a beauty therapy studio.

Historic Scotland and over 5,000 years of Scottish History.
At over 300 properties across Scotland you will find there is plenty to absorb, enthral and entertain you. For more information on great day outs vist the Historic Scotland web page at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk.

Tourist attractions near Navitie Guest House

 

Navitie House
Ballingry
Near Lochgelly
Scotland KY5 8LR

Telephone: 01592 860295
Fax: 01592 869769
E-mail:navitie@aol.com

 

 

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