This is an area of contrast where you can enjoy the delights of the countryside with the rugged north sea coastline.

The Kingdom of Fife centres round St Andrews which is home to Scotland's oldest university and acknowledged as the home of golf. Here the East Neuk (a Scottish word for corner) is alive with busy fishing ports.

Angus has Carnoustie home of a championship golf course, Arbroath with its historic Abbey and Montrose with the Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve a favourite with birdwatchers.

Travel inland to the unspoilt beauty of the Angus Glens offering excellent walking for all, visit Glamis Castle, birthplace of The Queen Mother or stroll through the narrow cobbled streets of Kirriemuir, birthplace of JM Barrie, creator of Peter Pan.

There are many fine golf courses in the vicinity and Gleneagles, St. Andrews and Carnoustie. Salmon fishing may be available locally. Read more at our new site cottages and castles