Tourism in Strathmiglo & Gateside Online

There are a host of reasons to stop a while in Strathmiglo & Gateside.

Its colourful & interesting past, the opportunity to relax and ‘get away from it all', lush, rolling countryside...not to mention the hosts themselves. These friendly Fifers are eager to welcome visitors to their peaceful, rural idyll.

Accommodation

Strathmiglo offers several bed and breakfast choices.  

Hillview Cottage has 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4 and offers access to the Lomonds from a footpath at the bottom of the garden.
Gorno Grove offers a dinner option and the chance to enjoy their maturing seven-acre woodland garden.
Or for a 5-star, luxury stay, try Gateside's Edenshead Stables full of character and offering an array of modern amenities.
Edenshead Cottage is a beautifully renovated, one bedroomed cottage created from the annex of historic Edenshead house. It's 4-star rating means it has all you need for a relaxing break.
For bed and breakfast accommodation contact the Strath Tavern High St, Strathmiglo. For more accommodation choices, see nearby Auchtermuchty or Falkland.

Attractions

Most visitors to the area come to enjoy the recreational pursuits of walking the Lomonds and cycling around Fife's many cycleways. 

For an adrenaline rush with a difference check out the Scottish Off Road Driving Centre. Offering one of the most challenging off-road driving experiences in Scotland, Glentarkie Estate's purpose built 100-acre site, runs recreational and professional courses. Whether you drive one of their specially prepared vehicles, or your own, it'll test your nerves and your driving skill. Gift vouchers available.

Not far from Gateside lies Balvaird Castle, a 15th century tower managed by Historic Scotland, which can be viewed from the outside.

Eating and drinking

Andy & Heather at the Strath Tavern provide bar meals and high teas, as well as ales of course! The Gateside Inn also has an enviable reputation for its quality food and offers an A la carte, Sunday roast and bar menu - something for all budgets.

Gateside Inn is also home to The Wee Chippy, fast food when you need it!

Shops & Services

During the 19th century the Gateside Mills produced wooden bobbins and shuttles for weaving factories. Today these mills produce clothing, furniture and turned wood components. Those looking for unique gifts should not miss the chance to drive in and check out what's on offer in this centre of creativity & design, including:

• Ambiance Interiors - fabric & interior design service
• Kirsty McLelland coffee shop, crafts and dressmakers
• Elsa Dalgetty Designer Studio - bespoke design and garment manufacture
• Scaramanga stylish & authentic jewellery & exclusive gifts 
• Make Ceramics & Glass Studio - studio and glass making workshop

Hoggs of Fife, now trading as Fife Country, was traditionally a footwear mail order specialist and is credited by locals for raising the profile of Strathmiglo throughout the UK. Hoggs no longer make boots in the village but they still have a shop on the High St where you can still buy quality footwear & clothing.

David Sands Strathmiglo sells newspaper and grocery provisions whilst Strathmiglo Post office offers postal services and confectionary.

The nearest cash points are Bank of Scotland, Falkland and Bank of Scotland, Auchtermuchty.

Transport

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

By car: Gateside and Strathmiglo are both most easily reached by road (on the A91 going towards St Andrews). Muchty taxis or Falkland Taxis can help you get there.

By rail: Strathmiglo is approx 9 miles from Ladybank railway station and approx 12 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 Strathmiglo & Gateside 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 Strath & surrrounds weather forecast for today and the weeks ahead.

  

Toilets

Sadly there are no longer public toilets on Strath's main thoroughfare. Those desperately in need should try the Strath Tavern or Gateside Inn.

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