Travel restrictions have now been lifted, meaning that those living in Fife can now leave their council area for non-essential purposes for the first time since Christmas.
Museums, galleries and many other attractions will then reopen on Monday, April 26, so we thought we’d look at some of the quirky, interesting and unusual things you can do and see, all within an hour’s drive of the centre of Kirkcaldy.
5. Go on an alpaca trek
BobCat Alpacas are based at the foot of the Pentland Hills on the edge of Edinburgh. The owners hope to offer people the chance to enjoy a 90 minute trek with their animals when restrictions ease on April 26. Photo: Canva
6. Find something prehistoric on a fossil hunt
It's amazing what you can find on a day out on the Fife coast. The beach next to Seafield Tower (pictured), in Kirkcaldy, is littered with fossil remains of sea creatures including corals, crinoids and even sharks' teeth. Head to Crail for giant millipede tracks and fossilised tree stumps, or enjoy a walk on the coast at Kingsbarns while looking out for perfectly preserved tree roots, leaves and shells. Photo: JPI Media
7. Visit the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots
Located less than 40 minutes from Kirkcaldy, Linlithgow Palace dates back to the 12th century and was the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Once you've explored the palace you can enjoy a walk around Linlithgow Loch. Photo: Canva
8. Explore a mysterious, uninhabited plague island
The island of Inchkeith, in the Firth of Forth, can be visited by boat from South Queensferry. It's a place with a long and varied history, from being used as a quarantine island for plague victims in the 15th century to becoming a military fortification to defend against enemy invasion in the 20th century. Photo: Canva