Living and working in Fife

Why Fife?

Fife is located on the East of Scotland and is Scotland’s 3rd largest local authority area with a population of just under 360,000. Fife is home to various ancient towns such as Dunfermline, Falkland and St Andrews and this remains evident in attractions such as the Dunfermline Abbey, Ravenscraig Castle and St Andrews University. Fife also has some of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland has to offer as well as the benefits of coastal and rural living alongside the convenience of modern towns and cities.

Which town would suit my lifestyle?

High Street shopping, busy night life, thriving businesses and a city feel with a personal touch.

Towns such as Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and Glenrothes are popular with those who wish to keep their finger on the pulse and enjoy the bustle of city life but without the downfalls of parking limitations and traffic jams.

Quiet, small towns with an active community as well as local shops and pubs.

Towns such as Dysart, Anstruther, Elie, and Crail boast beautiful beaches and friendly communities. In the height of summer, fishing villages such as the above become popular with families and couples wishing to seek solace from the cities and busy towns. Fife Council has been officially awarded five European blue-flag awards for its clean beaches. In many town such as Anstruther and Elie there are several quaint little restaurants to choose from, some located on the harbour offering beautiful views of the Sea front.

How do I travel in and around Fife?

There is a good express coach network linking Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Glenrothes, Cupar and St Andrews, complemented by local bus networks in each town.
The Fife Circle and Edinburgh-Dundee lines allow easy and frequent train travel too. For example, take the train to Deep Sea World or Aberdour Castle; the bus to Culross or Falkland Palaces; have a day out at the beach in St Andrews by bus, walk part of the Fife Coastal Path and get the bus or train back to your starting point.

If you're getting around by car then Fife has many good road networks to take you from place to place. The A92 cuts through the Kingdom linking north with south while the M90 travels through the Kingdom, and notably Dunfermline, before leaving the area to head north. Many smaller, more scenic routes connect the smaller towns and villages and all are well signposted to help you on your way.

Traffic to and from Fife.

If you are travelling to Fife from any of the major cities in Scotland, mainly Edinburgh and Glasgow you will experience minimal congestion, even during rush hour. This can often be a refreshing change to those used to living and working in the city. At MGt we offer free parking for all outside each of our 5 locations and travel to and from these locations tend to be quick and easy by car or public transport.