| the unpretentious rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is available, and breakfast is offered at an extra cost. set 4 miles from glenrothes with thornton railway station, this relaxed hotel is also 6 miles from both lomond hills and the falkland palace, the home of the stuart monarchy dating from 1539. there's a cosy, traditional pub with a furnished terrace. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Edinburgh Airport 35 min
Lochore Meadows (20 min)
Grassy sprawl centered on a lake with a loop trail, fishing & water sports, plus a golf course. The Scottish Deer Centre (15 min)
Country park keeping multiple deer species, with guided tours and trailer rides, plus birds of prey. Loch Leven (26 min)
This scenic lake in a wetland reserve features 7 islands, including one with a medieval castle. Falkland Palace & Garden (10 min)
Stuart monarchy palace with tapestries and painted ceilings, plus tennis court dating from 1539. Balgonie Castle (7 min)
Castle and history East Lomond (13 min)
Landmark peak featuring hiking trails, scenic views, Iron Age fort ruins & unique rock outcrops. Firth of Forth (28 min)
Several rivers convene in this large estuary bordered by shoreline towns & notable bridges. Cluny Activities (11 min)
Sports and adventure park complex offers clay target shooting, archery, golf and kids' play areas. Riverside Park (6 min) Lindores Abbey Distillery (23 min) Lochleven Castle (26 min)
A ferry delivers you to this 14th-century tower and castle ruins with links to Mary Queen of Scots. Wemyss Caves (15 min) Ravenscraig Castle (12 min)
Ruins of a 15th-century castle that appeared in Walter Scott's poem, Lay of the Last Minstrel. Aberdour Castle (25 min)
Stately castle ruins featuring a medieval tower house, painted ceilings, gardens & a sundial. Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze (24 min) | 
