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Kingsbarns is a charming village in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, located just 6.5 miles southeast of St Andrews and 3.6 miles north of Crail. Known for its rich history, Kingsbarns takes its name from barns that once stored grain for the Palace at Falkland and Royal Castle at Crail. The village features historic landmarks such as a 17th-century church, an 1822 primary school, and an 1810 pier.
Attractions in Kingsbarns include the Kingsbarns Distillery, which produces award-winning whisky and Darnley’s Gin, and the Cambo Estate & Gardens, offering scenic woodland walks and a beautiful walled garden. The village is also home to the renowned Kingsbarns Golf Links and an award-winning beach, making it a peaceful and picturesque spot for visitors.
While Kingsbarns doesn’t have its own train station, you can catch a train to Leuchars Station (about 7 miles from Kingsbarns), which is the closest station. From there, you can take a bus or a short taxi ride to the village.
Kingsbarns is easily accessible, making it a great destination to explore the beauty of Fife.
You can easily reach Crail and other East Neuk villages by bus. The Stagecoach 95 service offers regular connections between all the towns and villages in the area, including Pittenweem. It’s a convenient and scenic way to explore the region!
Conveniently located close to St Andrews, the home of golf, in the beautiful East Neuk of Fife, our whisky distillery sits in a charming 18th century converted farm steading and features whisky distillery tours, tastings, a shop and cafe with an outdoor seating area.
Cambo’s 2.5 acre walled garden dates from the 1800’s and our visitors keep describing it as ‘stunning’! We endeavour to create areas of year round interest and the garden is constantly changing, developing and innovating through the passions of our horticulture team. From early interest in our winter gardens (highlighting our Plant Heritage national collection of snowdrops) through to our late season naturalistic plantings and prairie garden (unique in Scotland!) there is always a reason to visit Cambo.
Take a walk on the Fife Coastal Path
Pittenweem is one of the picturesque stops along the Fife Coastal Path, a scenic long-distance trail that winds through Fife. The section of the path near Pittenweem is particularly beautiful, offering stunning coastal views and peaceful walks.
Visit the Beach
This sandy beach, known locally as Kingsbarns Beach or Cambo Sands, stretches for 2 miles and is backed by extensive sand dune systems. It is an ideal area to relax and take in the beautiful coastal vistas. Kingsbarns is home to the famous Cheesy Toast Shack a definite culinary highlight. A short distance along from the beach is Cambo Estate, with its beautiful walks and stunning gardens.
If you want to release stress in an accessible and affordable way that is totally natural and also fun, the wild Scottish sauna is for you!
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