Markinch

by Susan Allen
(Fort Worth, Texas, USA)

Hi May!

Your site is lovely and informative. My 15 year old son is in Markinch right now. He just completed a 10-day camp at the Jamborette (Boy Scouts) near Edinburgh and is staying with a family for five days in Markinch. I think that's in Fife but haven't found it on the internet maps. Can you tell me where it is and any info about it? My son will meet up with the other scouts in his group on August 5, and they will do more sightseeing until their return trip on the 10th. What are some must-sees for a married couple traveling with 12 teenage boys? Brave souls they are.

Thanks so much!
Susan Allen
Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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Aug 01, 2008
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by: Susan Allen

Thanks, May, for the wealth of information. I don't know all the answers to your questions, but I assume with a large group that public transport would be how they are mainly getting around. I know that they started at St. Andrews Scout Hall, will rejoin on Aug. 5 at Cairny Hill Scout Hall, and will fly out from Edinburgh on Aug. 10. The couple has visited Scotland before, so they already knew some places they wanted to take the boys. I was just looking for a little insider info, and you have delivered. They are on a shoestring budget, and it looks like there's plenty to do for little money. I'm just so jealous that I'm not there with them, but I'll have plenty of ideas for when I can get there. I will share your suggestions with them, and again, thanks so much!
Aug 01, 2008
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by: May

Hi Susan
Thank you for your question as well as the nice comments about my site.

First of all Markinch is a village in central Fife. It is just a mile or so east from the modern town of Glenrothes. In fact the Train Station at Markinch is the station for Glenrothes and all the surrounding villages. You can see where Glenrothes is on the map on the St. Andrews Page, and do have a wee look at the actual page on Glenrothes. Have a wee look at the page Things To Do in Fife, and some of the links from that page. It might give you an idea of some of the Visitor Attractions as well as other things in the area.

I admire the couple taking all those teenagers around!! But you haven't said where they will be based (ie Fife or Edinburgh) and whether they are using public transport or what. If you could could add a 'comment' to your question giving me a wee bit more information I'll do my best to give more specific help.

There is loads to do both in Fife, Edinburgh and throughout Scotland for every age range. Also there are Tourist Information Offices not only in Edinburgh, but in many places which has an up-to-date list of 'What's on'.

I'll wait for some further information.

Kind regards
May

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