Tourism in Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt Online

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.

Being central to Fife region, 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!

Accommodation

There is a range of accommodation choices in and around Muchty & Dunshalt.

		For the ultimate in 5 star accommodation check out Myres Castle. With nine double bedrooms, full staffing and outstanding cuisine it offers exclusive accommodation for groups and special occasions.
		Pitcairlie House offers luxury self-catering cottages and apartments set within a 120 acre estate of woods, streams, parklands and lakes, only two miles from Auchtermuchty.
		Homelands Cottage in Dunshalt offers self catering accommodation for up to two in pretty converted stables.
		Baincraig Lodge just outside Auchtermuchty, sleeps up to 4 in a retreat-style chalet.
		Hot Tub Holidays offer two spacious cottages sleeping up to 5 people each, plus each cottage has its own luxury hot-tub - great for those   chilly winter evenings!
		If it's hotel accommodation you'd prefer, The Forest Hills Hotel, in the centre of Auchtermuchty offers modern comforts and a range of facilities
		Or sample the home from home comfort and hospitality of Cynthia & Reuben Hall's bed & breakfast at Rathad Iseal in Auchtermuchty.

Attractions

Whilst many visitors to Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt come to enjoy the recreational pursuits of walking and cycling, many come to the area for the ever popular Auchtermuchty Festival, an event that has been bringing folk musicians, singers and music fans from around the Scotland to the town, during August, for over 25 years.

The traditional music aspect of the festival features competitions in traditional instruments and singing, concerts, ceilidhs and open-air music. The community events element of the festival feature seven days of non-stop activity, with favourites like Sunday Funday, Fletchers Deer Farm sausage sizzle, and the Pram & Cart race generating huge energy and fun for the entire community.

Eating and drinking

Whilst there are no cafes or bars in Dunshalt, there are several eating out options available in Auchtermuchty. For a light snack try Taste Cafe and Takeaway in the Auchtermuchty Community Centre or The Tannochbrae Tearoom in the High Street. Once used in the filming of TV series Dr Findlay in the mid 1990s, the Tannochbrae continues to reflect the spirit of the 1950s in its decor and memorabilia. The Cycle Tavern offers daily bar lunches and bar suppers at the weekend whilst the Forest Hills Hotel has a public bar, a lounge bar, tea room and restaurant.

Auchtermuchty also has a selection of grocer shops including David Sands, Burnside Stores and N Valente (also a chip shop & take-away).

Shops & Services

Fletchers of Auchtermuchty started the first deer farm in Europe over 30 years ago. Today they offer seriously good (i.e. award winning) venison. It's available to purchase via phone, on-line from their website, or from local farmer's markets, but if you're in the area don't miss a visit to their Reediehill farm shop.

Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt are home to a number of artists and offer great shopping for those interested in picking up unique arts and crafts. Local artists include Alison Strachan, Frank Michael, Jim Shears, Victoria Schriver-Anderson, Lorraine Mae McKendrick, Jenni Gudgeon and Lucy Moose Bags.

Other arts & crafts shopping can be found at Dida Design and the Stable Gallery.

There is a Bank of Scotland cash point (on Burnside).

Transport

If you're planning to travel in the Howe using public transport Traveline makes it easy.

By car: Auchtermuchty is most easily reached by road, and is just off the A91 Cupar road. Dunshalt is 1 mile south of Auchtermuchty on the B936. Muchty taxis can help you get there. Or for special occasions try Baincraig Cars.

By rail: Auchtermuchty is approx 6 miles from Ladybank railway station and approx 8 miles from Markinch railway station. For further information & booking see Scotrail, Trainline, or National Rail Enquiries, tel: 0345 484950.

By Bus: Stagecoach operates several local bus services to and from Auchtermuchty and Dunshalt from Glenrothes, Cupar, Perth and further afield. For timetable info call Travel Line on 0871 200 22 33.

If are interested in car sharing, reducing petrol costs and helping the environment Tripshare can help. Lots of NE Fifers are regsitered now, making it a viable option for Howe residents to travel to work, or simply get around.

Weather

Check our the Auchtermuchty & Dunshalt weather forecast for today and the weeks ahead

  

Toilets

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

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