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Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt

Tourism in Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt

Auchtermuchty with its pretty streets and wynds is one of the Howe's larger towns and has a good range of facilities for visitors to the area.

The community is within easy reach of many traditional tourist attractions: playing golf at St Andrews; sampling the East Neuk's fishing villages; historic Falkland; plus many of the less traditional visitor attractions listed on the tourism pages of this portal.

If its central location, colourful history, lively music scene and vibrant community aren't enough to lure you, then let the friendly hospitality of the good folk of Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt persuade you to stay. You won't regret it!

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What's New?

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Join new Cupar & the Howe Tourist Association
Join the Fife Tourism Network today and have your say on if and how a local tourist association might help local businesses in Cupar and the Howe of Fife.

Cairnie maze 

Reach for the skies at Cairnie maze!
The 6-acre maze at Cairnie (pictured left) opened for the summer on 12 July 10. Look closely and you should be able to make out the shape of a true British icon.

Cairnie Mega Maize  

Save £ whilst visiting the Howe in 2010!
Visit Scotland and local tourism businesses have got together to deliver some fantastic offers on accommodation and attractions in the Howe this spring/summer. Check em out!

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Accommodation in Muchty & Dunshalt

There's a range of options to suit all budgets: Greenmyre Lodges,;Pitcairlie House; Baincraig Lodge; Hot Tub Holidays; Forest Hills Hotel; Rathad Iseal B&B; Redwood Cottage and coming soon the Royal Hotel!

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 Redwood Cottage 

 

  

Visitor attractions in Muchty & Dunshalt

The Auchtermuchty Festival has been bringing folk musicians, singers and music fans from around the Scotland to the town for nearly 30 years. If you like venison, then award winning Fletchers of Auchtermuchty is worth a visit. And don't miss the annual Open Studios event (usually the 1st week of May) when local artisans open their studios for all to see.

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 Muchty Music Makers
   

Eating & drinking in Muchty & Dunshalt

Looking for a light snack? Try Taste Cafe and Takeaway or The Tannochbrae Tearoom. The Cycle Tavern & the Forest Hills Hotel serve bar meals. Or for grocery items try David Sands, Burnside Stores, Valente (chip shop & take-away) or Dunshalt's Post Office.

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 The Tannochbrae is home to great 50s memorabilia
   

Shops & services in Muchty & Dunshalt

Local artists are plentiful: Alison StrachanJim Shears; Victoria Scrivener-Anderson; Lorraine Mae McKendrick; Jenni GudgeonLucy Moose and Mark Alexander to name a few. The annual Open Studios event gives you an opportunity to view the work of many artists in one weekend! There is a Bank of Scotland cash point on Burnside, as well as a Health Centre and Police Station.

 Lucy Moose Stuff your dodles
   

Buying local food in Muchty & Dunshalt?

Learn more about local food and why, where and how to buy quality local produce. Self-catering? Order food on-line and have it delivered straight to your door!

 Vege box
   

Transport in Muchty & Dunshalt

Public transport: Traveline's easy travelplanner; Ladybank Railway Station. Community transport: Dial-A-Ride. Taxi hire: Muchty Taxis. Car-sharing options: Tripshare.

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Weather

Check out Muchty's very own weather station to see what's happening today. Or check the weather forecast for tomorrow and the weeks ahead.

 East Lomond View
   

Other

Dunshalt has no public toilets. Auchtermuchty has public toilets in the Low Road car park.

 

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  1. Fletchers Goes for Venison Haggis Record

    Wednesday, 1st September, 2010

  2. Newburgh: a unique orchard town

    Tuesday, 31st August, 2010

  3. Historic Falkland: new website

    Monday, 30th August, 2010

  4. Auchtermuchty to lose banking service

    Friday, 27th August, 2010

  5. Top 5 family days out in Fife

    Wednesday, 25th August, 2010

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  1. Auchtermuchty - have your say on policing!

    Thursday, 2nd September, 2010

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  2. Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt Flower Show

    Saturday, 4th September, 2010

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  3. Tyndall Bruce Park Opening: Lomond Utd vs Dundee Utd (twice!)

    Saturday, 4th September, 2010

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  4. Newburgh Orchard Group: Plum Market

    Saturday, 4th September, 2010

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  5. Art & Craft Fair - Newton of Falkland

    Saturday, 4th September, 2010

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