Edinburgh TEBA Boxing Academy

There's a proper boxing gym tucked away in Burntisland that takes itself seriously without the showboating. Edinburgh TEBA Boxing Academy is the real deal - think speed bags, heavy bags, and locals who actually know what they're doing, rather than Instagram-ready punch pads.

You can drop in for a session if you've got any boxing experience, or book a beginners' class if you want to learn the fundamentals. The coaches won't coddle you, but they'll make sure your guard's up and your footwork doesn't look daft. It's genuinely good training, the sort of place where people come to get fit rather than for the novelty of it.

There's no pretence here. Admission and class costs aren't listed online, so ring them directly - it's worth doing anyway to check what times suit you. Allow an hour for a session, longer if you're new and want time to warm up and cool down properly.

For families staying at Pettycur Bay Holiday Park or Sandhills Caravan Park nearby, this works best if you've got teenagers keen on fitness rather than young children. It's not a drop-in attraction with entertainment value; it's a working gym where you either train or you don't. Adults after a proper workout will get far more from it than casual visitors looking to tick off a box. If you're serious about boxing, Burntisland's your spot.