Outdoor events in Fife

Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart

Kirkcaldy Boot & Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!

Cupar Market

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

Culross Community Market

Whether you're looking for unique gifts, tasty treats, or simply a great day out, the Culross Community Market, held on Sundays through the year, has something for everyone!

Dunfermline City Artisan Market

Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!

Guided Walks Of The Old Course

Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands

Enjoy a visit to Kirklands, built in 1832 it has been the Hart family home for 48 years and includes a walled garden, a woodland garden and 20 acres of naturally regenerating woodland!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Tower

Situated four miles south of Dundee and set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.

Crail Guided Walks

If you would like to explore Crail and learn more of the Burgh's long history join the team at Crail Museum for one of their Guided Walks!

Nature Connection Experience

Take a break from daily life and join Jeanne-Marie Lee for a guided walking journey around some of Dunfermline's local green spaces to help you connect with nature and reduce stress!

Grass to Grill Estate Tour

Experience an tour of the organic farms, crops and animals by tractor ride at Balcaskie Estate, followed by relaxed, long-table feast back at Bowhouse.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Seabeach

Formerly Pittenweem’s Gas Works, Seabeach’s coastal location offers spectacular views out over the Firth of Forth. Paths can be a little steep, lower areas of the garden are more accessible.

Beltane Festival

Mark the arrival of summer with family activities, outdoor workshops and creative happenings as Forgan Arts Centre celebrates Beltane 2026 with their annual festival!

Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon (90K)

Join Blast Running and discover the Fife Pilgrim Ultra Marathon 2026 – a 50-mile journey along the ancient pilgrim route from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk and Craig Cottage

The spectacular views to Perthshire and Angus make the South Flisk garden very special and a few hundred yards from South Flisk is the charming Craig Cottage!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens of Monimail Tower

Visit Monimail Tower gardens, a 19th century walled garden and orchard, built around a 15th century tower, the remains of Cardinal Beaton's summer palace.

A Fete Worse Than Death

Join Crime Masters to look for clues, interpret evidence, and help the police to solve the case on this murder mystery walk at Dunfermline's Pittencrieff Park on Wednesday 13th May!

St Andrews Heritage Guided Tours

Join the knowledgeable local guides of St Andrews Heritage Museum for a guided tour exploring the historic quarter, and discover the rich history of this beautiful and iconic area!

The Fife Show

Expect a vibrant celebration of farming, food, and rural life when The Fife Show returns for 2026 on Saturday 23rd May with a full programme of entertainment for all ages!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wemyss Castle Gardens

Visit Wemyss Castle Gardens, a spring woodland garden of some 15 acres, with a very fine display of Erythronium revolutum followed by bluebells and narcissi.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Silverburn Walled Garden

Visit Silverburn Walled Garden with it's sensory area, attractive herbaceous borders, specimen trees and plenty of birds, perfect for day trips or quiet reflection!

The Bruce Festival

The Bruce Festival is set to return to Dunfermline's Pittencrieff Park this summer, on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May, to celebrate the 750th anniversary of King Robert the Bruce's birth!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blebo Craigs Village Gardens

Take a walk round a selection of cottage gardens in the charming, rural village of Biebo Craigs, situated between Cupar and St Andrews!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Earlshall Castle

This extensive, exquisitely designed garden, perfectly complements Earlshall Castle, restored by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pittenweem: Gardens in the Burgh

Visit Pittenweem and enjoy an inspiring variety of gardens, many tucked away behind houses and garden walls, displaying a wide range of styles!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Boarhills Village Gardens

Don't miss an opportunity to stroll around the delightful village of Boarhills near St Andrews and see the community-owned Boarhills Doocot which has recently been restored!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Coul House

Come and take a walk around Coul garden, which lies within the grounds of Coul House, an imposing B-listed Victorian farmhouse, and enjoy a cup of tea and home baking!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Raylite

Primarily developed through lockdown from a blank canvas, this cottage garden continues to evolve, featuring a wide range of flowering shrubs, perennials and a large and growing collection of roses.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Old Inzievar House

This is a recently-restored walled garden at Old Inzievar House with lovely views over the lower south-facing wall.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Auchtermuchty Open Gardens

Part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme, the diversity of Auchtermuchty Open Gardens makes this village well worth a visit!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Moonzie House

Moonzie House was formerly the manse to historic Moonzie Kirk, which sits a few metres away at the top of the small hill and the garden is traditional but has some surprising features.

Playful Summer at Hill of Tarvit

Enjoy a packed summer of traditional fun for the whole family to enjoy at Hill of Tarvit, featuring five exciting play zones from sandcastles to hay bale mazes!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Crail: Gardens in the Burgh

Take an enjoyable stroll around this quintessential East Neuk village with its stunning coastal location and explore its many beautiful gardens!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Balcarres

Set on the south-facing slopes of Fife, with spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, Balcarres Garden is a summer haven welcoming visitors to explore its natural beauty.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wormistoune House

One mile north of Crail, the ongoing restoration and transformation of this ‘pocket’ estate’s 17th-century Scot’s tower house and gardens continues to evolve and delight.

Ah-hah (Ah-hah) 100km Audax Cycle

Audax UK, the UK's internationally recognised long distance cycling association, presents the Ah-hah (Ah-hah) 100km cycle starting from Auchtermuchty on Saturday 18th July!

Methil no Moahr 50km Audax Cycle Ride

Take part in a cycle through Fife's braes and charming villages, on this cracking 50km loop from Auchtermuchty on Sunday 19th July!

The Comedy of Errors

The Festival Players will bring live original music, comedic chaos, fast-paced story telling, traditional costume and more to Bowhouse this summer with their production of The Comedy of Errors!

Anstruther Harbour Festival

The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greenhead Farmhouse

Visit Greenhead Farmhouse with it's medium-sized garden this September, one of the best months to visit, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Fife Plant Sale at St Andrews Botanic Garden

The famous annual Fife Autumn Plant Sale returns to the Botanic Gardens in St Andrews on Sunday 27 September as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.

Live-Action and Fireworks Spectacular at Knockhill

Get set for a spectacular day of family fun as Knockhill’s Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular returns for 2026!

Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!

Expect fresh produce, artisan goodies, street food, sweet treats and more — all from fantastic local and regional traders at the monthly I Love Clarkston Food Market!

The Neilston Show is an agricultural and livestock show held annually on the first Saturday in May, it's a great day out for all the family!

Join the Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill on Thursday 30th April, as fire, story, and ritual bring everyone together once more to mark the season of growth, connection, and renewal!

Featuring a fantastic selection of local businesses, Linlithgow Artisan Market, runs on the first Saturday of each month at The Vennel on Linlithgow High Street!

Race Across The World: The Experience is here... pass legendary landmarks and bonnie backstreets as you race through Edinburgh's streets and solve physical puzzles across 3 sensational checkpoints!

This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's West End twice a month!

Shawlands Farmers Market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's Southside on the first and third Saturdays each month!

Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday each month!

On Saturday 25th April, Lanark town centre will step back in time as Lanark Medieval Celebration returns with a lively programme of demonstrations, performances and hands-on activities for all ages!

Stereofunk, the first festival of the summer returns for 2026 at its brand new home, Hamilton Park Racecourse!

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2026 season on Saturday 4th April and will run every weekend until the end of September!

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

Kick off the Dundonald Highland Games with a welcoming family day at Dundonald Castle where you can explore the grounds, enjoy light activities and take in the views from Castle Hill!

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

Get ready to jump, slide, and conquer the ultimate muddy challenge at the Auchingarrich Mud Monsters Family Fun Run on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 24th May!

Immersion Theatre brings William Shakespeare's iconic, Romeo & Juliet to life in a fun, interactive spectacle at Culzean Castle and Country Park on Saturday 18th July!

Explore the south facing garden at 19 Waterslap in Fenwick on Saturday 25 July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Barrmill Community Garden is carved from a 19th-century whinstone quarry and situated within a 1890s parkland, including enchanted woodland walks, a fairy trail, and a nature trail.

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Explore a colourful maple grove, a den for the youngsters and a rockery with alpines and small rhododendrons beside the burn when Burnhouse opens as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Enjoy a visit to Crummieholm, where the current owners have attempted to transform a neglected and overgrown field into a tranquil haven for trees, shrubs, flowers and wildlife!

Extending over two acres, the garden at Knockmarloch has been developed to provide different areas of interest, including ponds, a labyrinth, orchard, stream and more!

Set in surrounding farmland and woodland, the main structure of this garden has been in place for over 20 years with recent installations including a summer house, pergola and glasshouse.

Enjoy a perfect treat for the whole family as Immersion Theatre bring their trademark energy to Culzean Country Park with a wildly entertaining musical adaptation of The Jungle Book!

Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!

Get ready to tickle your taste buds at one of the biggest outdoor food and drink festivals around when the Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April!

Mollan is a large, 3-acre garden in rural Stirlingshire set in softly rolling farmland, designed as a series of smaller interlocking gardens, each with a distinct character.

Rev up for a brilliant day out as the Stirling Classic Car Show returns to Bridge of Allan on Sunday 10th May, featuring over 800 stunning vehicles and stalls in aid of charity!

Sign up now for the annual Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Stirling, being held on Sunday 3rd May, and help raise valuable funds for life-saving research.