Fife, Historic council area in eastern Scotland.
Fife is a peninsula in eastern Scotland that sits between the Firth of Tay to the north and the Firth of Forth to the south. The area shows gentle hills, farmland, and a coastline dotted with small fishing harbors and sandy beaches.
The area was once a separate Pictish kingdom before becoming part of Scotland. During the Middle Ages, many trading towns with royal privileges developed here.
The University of St Andrews, founded in the 15th century as Scotland's first university, continues to shape the educational landscape of the region.
The region is easy to reach from Edinburgh, with bus connections and trains to the larger towns. Glenrothes serves as the administrative center, but smaller coastal places like St Andrews or Anstruther are popular day trips.
The Abbey Church at Dunfermline holds the resting place of several Scottish kings, including Robert the Bruce. His tomb sits beneath the choir of the church and recalls his role in Scottish independence.
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