KITE FLYING, WEST SANDS BEACH, ST ANDREWS The setting of the opening scene of Chariots of Fire is a superb place to take children, with its long broad sandy beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. Purchase a kite from the traditional Christi
es Toy Shop on South Street and have enormous fun looking up to the sky.
TENTSMUIR FOREST & KINSHALDY BEACH, NR LEUCHARS Tentsmuir is an extensive pine forest planted on the sand dunes at the mouth of the River Tay and is a perfect setting for a family picnic. Watch curious seals basking on the beach and take the children for a riding lesson at Kinshaldy Riding Stables (
www.kinshaldy.co.uk). Or, if more adventurous, take a pony trek through the forest tracks and return along the beach.
CERAMIC EXPERIENCE, BONNYGATE, CUPAR, 01334 652355,
www.theceramic experience.com Develop your child’s artistic skills at this great destination for the whole family. You are given the choice of many items to decorate, including plates, bowls and trinket boxes, or you can make a hand imprint to remind you of your tots as they grow up. The centre also has a soft play area and serves food.
HIMALAYAS PUTTING GREEN, ST ANDREWS
www.standrews.org.ukTest your putting skills on this famous green. Located by the side of the Links Course clubhouse, it nestles alongside the Old Course, the most famous in the world, and is a challenging test for the budding Tiger Woods in the family. Clubs can be hired for both adults and children.
SCOTTISH DEER CENTRE, NR CUPAR, 01337 810 391
www.tsdc.co.uk Watch nine different species of deer in the company of experienced rangers, explore the treetop walkway, join feeding time in the wolf wood and enjoy birds-of-prey demonstrations in the outdoor theatre. There are also outdoor and indoor play areas, shops and a coffee shop.
• Caroline Hirst is the guest relations host of the Luxury Kids programme at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews.
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