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Fife in particular with an abundance of schools
AREA SPOTLIGHT

Living in ice rink, Kirkcaldy is a great place for families
to choose from, including independent and
assisted-learning options, plus Fife College is
also in the town.

The town is perhaps best known as the
birthplace of Adam Smith – the father of
modern economics – and also boasts Europe’s
longest street fair, the Links Market, which is
From busy market towns to quaint coastal hamlets, Fife has it all, and more than 700 years old.
it’s no wonder that the region has seen an influx of new residents.
In terms of family activities, Kirkcaldy has
Ravenscraig Park and outdoor adventure
playground Cluny Activities.

The average house price in Kirkcaldy is typically
below the Scotland-wide average (currently
£198,233) making houses and flats for sale
in Kirkcaldy an attractive option for many,
especially those who are happy to make a short
commute.

Dalgety Bay
With a fantastic location just south of
Dunfermline and within easy reach of
Edinburgh, Dalgety Bay is a popular option for
fter two years of increasing demand, The city has plenty of schools to choose from, and Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland offers those looking to live near the seaside in West
there seems to be no end to the desire making it a great place to bring up a family. exciting water sports experiences. Fife, offering a more affordable way to enjoy
Afor starting afresh in Fife with its typically There are 14 primary schools, and the choice Fife’s stunning coastline. The Fife Coastal Path
lower property prices, cultural activities and of four high schools, including the historic Dunfermline Abbey, dating from the 11th also runs through Dalgety Bay, making it perfect
fantastic outdoor activities. But where are the Dunfermline High School, linking back to 1468. century, is particularly remarkable (it’s also the for those who enjoy long walks on the beach.
best areas to live in Fife? Fife College is also located in Dunfermline, with burial place of Robert the Bruce). The elegant
ties to 16 partner universities for degree studies. Carnegie Library and Pittencrieff Park add to There are two primary schools in Dalgety Bay:
Dunfermline Property prices in Dunfermline are typically lower the grandeur, while St Margaret’s Cave and the Dalgety Bay Primary School and Donibristle
Dunfermline, Scotland’s newest city, is packed than Edinburgh (currently £216,154 compared to Tuilyies Standing Stones (which stand at the Primary School. It also sits within the catchment
with heritage and history, and it’s increasingly £312,639 in the City of Edinburgh). According to roadside a few miles from Dunfermline) are area for Inverkeithing High School.
popular with families and first-time buyers. the latest ESPC data, the most popular type of standout attractions.
Just 15 miles from the Capital, it’s easy to see property in Dunfermline is two-bedroom flats Much of the property style in Dalgety Bay
why Dunfermline has become a property followed by three-bedroom houses. Kirkcaldy is new build and the town is a regular winner
hotspot. There’s easy access to the M90 The largest town in Fife, Kirkcaldy is popular of the Best Kept Small Town title. Its rise in
for the Queensferry Crossing and driving Lovers of the great outdoors living in with commuters thanks to its great links to population mirrors its rise in popularity as a
into Edinburgh takes just 35 minutes. Public Dunfermline will find stunning walks and climbs Edinburgh and Dundee – just 50 minutes by coastal commuter town for Edinburgh given
transport is good too, with a bus station and a short distance away, including Loch Leven road to either destination. Offering a wealth of its favourable property prices in comparison
two railway stations that have regular links and the Fife Pilgrim Way trail. Motor enthusiasts great amenities including museums, theatres, to those in the capital (£276,829 compared to
across the country. can enjoy a trip to Knockhill Racing Circuit art galleries, leisure centres, parks and even an £312,639 in the City of Edinburgh).

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