Fife is a historical county, commonly refered to as the Kingdon of Fife. It is located in the Scottish Lowlands. The county covers 512 square miles and has a population of approximately 400,000 people.

The town of St Andrews is located in the northeast of Fife. It is well known for being home to the University of St Andrews, one of the most ancient universities in the world and the university of choice for Prince William. It was at St Andrews where the prince met Kate Middleton, his future wife.

Fife is also world famous for its golf. Featuring more than 45 golf courses, including some of the oldest courses in the world, it is St Andrews again that is the focus of activity. The Old Course in St Andrews is approximately 600 years old.

Fife has many historical attractions such as Abbott House and Dunfermline Abbey, where Robert the Bruce is buried.                                

Gordon Brown, former British Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer is a famous Fifian. Fife has been home to a number of other famous people including famous Scottish painter Joseph Paton (1821-1901), who is well known for his paintings including Sermon on the Mount, The Bluidie Tryst and Calvary.

Fife is located between Firth of Tay and Firth of Forth and borders Perth and Kinross and Clackmannanshire.