Who's Who in Fife

A number of organisations are involved in tourism in Fife, including all these key organisations:

Fife Tourism Partnership: Fife Tourism Partnership has been set up to development tourism in Fife; it will be supported by five Local Area Tourist Associations plus St Andrews partnership and a business network for all businesses in Fife to become part of and for Fife's Community Councils click here.

VisitScotland: The national tourism agency in Scotland and is responsible for marketing Scotland, running the Tourist Information Centre network and engaging with the Tourism industry.

Scottish Natural Heritage: SNH's tourism work aims to help local communities and businesses make best-use of opportunities for developing tourism that continues to deliver the best quality visitor experience supported by a high quality natural environment. Their Area offices provide advice and guidance over tourism development, training and site management, provide funding for projects that deliver destination services for tourism, e.g. Ranger services, local information and path networks as well as work with others to provide and manage visitor attractions, such as National Nature Reserves that are important in attracting visitors to the region.

Forestry Commission Scotland: The Government Department responsible for forestry policy in Scotland. The mission of the Forestry Commission is to protect and expand Scotland's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment through sustainable forest management. Included in this work are the provision of facilities for visitors such as picnic areas, walks, mountain bike routes and forest based accommodation.

Scottish Tourism Alliance: The Alliance is an independent trade body comprising trade associations, businesses, marketing and local area tourism groups who earn their living from tourism or have an active interest in tourism

Tourism Links

WelcometoFife.com: The Official Tourism Website of the Kingdom of Fife

VisitDunfermline: The Office Tourism Website for Dunfermline

DunfermlineDelivers BID: The vision of Dunfermline Delivers is to enhance the city's position as a destination for arts, culture, dining, entertainment and shopping

Kirkcaldy 4 All:  Kirkcaldy 4 All provides additional projects and services to those that the Council or other public services provide

BID St Andrews: The purpose of BID St Andrews is to support local businesses, increase trade, and provide a better resident and visitor experience.

St Andrews Live: St Andrews Live is an information hub covering everything that’s going on in the town of St Andrews

Tourism St Andrews: The Official Local Tourist Association for St Andrews 

Links to other organisations supporting Fife and Scottish tourism:

Association of Scottish Self-Caterers

Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions

British Holiday and Home Parks Association

British Hospitality Association

Federation of Small Businesses

Golf Tourism Scotland

Guest House and Bed & Breakfast Association of Scotland

Green Business Fife

Green Business Tourism Scheme

Historic Scotland

Sustrans - The National Cycle Network - the UK's national network

National Trust for Scotland

North Sea cycle route - cycle route through 8 countries which includes the Highlands

North Sea Trail - walking route through 7 north sea countries

Scottish Tourist Guides Association

Sustainable Tourism Unit

Tourism Innovation Group

Walking - national walking website

Wild Scotland