Fife and Angus Feature

Seeing St. Andrews: With its medieval streets, ruined cathedral and castle, and peculiarly posh atmosphere, St. Andrews is one of the most incongruous yet beguiling places in Scotland—even without its famous golf course.

Hitting the links: If you can't get on the Old Course in St. Andrews by ballot or by any other means, Fife and Angus have fabulous fairways aplenty, including the famous links course at Carnoustie.

Exploring East Neuk: As you take in crowstep-gabled fisherman's cottages, winding cobbled lanes, seaside harbor scenes, and lovely beaches, you can almost imagine the harsh lives of the hard-working Fifers who lived in tiny hamlets such as Crail and Anstruther. Today artists and visitors make it all pleasantly picturesque.

Discovering Dundee: This formerly industrial city is becoming better known for its vibrant arts, music, theater, restaurant, and nightlife scenes. It's in a spectacular natural setting by Britain's most powerful river, the Tay.

Yen for the glens: The long Angus glens such as Glen Clova that run into the wild Grampian Mountains are magical places beloved of outdoors enthusiasts and those just wanting to rediscover nature.