The Top 20 Attractions around Windygates
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Windygates. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Windygates is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
MacDuff's Castle
Highlight • Castle
MacDuff's Castle was originally built in the 11th century. However, nothing survives from this period and the ruins you see today are from the 14th and 15th centuries. You can …
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Alexander Selkirk Statue
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Statue of Alexander Selkirk outside his birthplace. Selkirk was cast adrift on an desert island for years and was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's story some 10 years after his rescue.
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Ravenscraig Castle
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Ravenscraig Castle is a ruined castle located in Kirkcaldy which dates from around 1460. The castle is an early example of artillery defence in Scotland. Now managed by Historic Scotland …
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Dysart Harbour
Highlight • Structure
Dysart Harbour is very picturesque and bustling with life. The harbour was built in 1450 but became a prominent place for exporting salt and coal in the 16th and 17th …
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Wemyss Caves
Highlight • Cave
The Wemyss Caves were forged by the power of the ocean around 8,000 years ago. You can see six caves on the coastline below the ruins of MacDuff’s Castle; many …
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West Beach, Leven
Highlight • Trail
West Beach forms the townward part of a long stretch of sand north-east from the mouth of the River Leven to Lundin Links. The beach is backed by a promenade, …
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Dumbarnie Links Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Dumbarnie Links is an increasingly rare lime-rich dune grassland that provides a habitat for nearly 2,000 species, including 1,200 insects and a wide variety of birds. Many rare wildflowers grow …
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Purins Hill Car Park
Highlight • Rest Area
This is the end of the road, or the start of the trails depending on which way you look at things. There is an information board about the area here …
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Malagan Sculpture by Alan Faulds
Highlight • Structure
Stunning artwork from Alan Faulds. On his website (alanfaulds.co.uk/work-archive/2008-2/attachment/malagan-1b), he describes it as "A large piece which took more than a year to make. It is located in my garden. …
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Fife Coastal Path
Highlight • Trail
Nice route along the coast but path is not always flat and predictable. If you walk to west Wemyss you can check out the caves with their historical markings.
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Fife Coastal Path
Highlight (Segment) • Beach
The Fife Coastal Path is a Scottish long distance footpath that runs from Kincardine to Newburgh along the coastline of Fife. The path was created in 2002, originally running from North Queensferry to Tayport.
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