Newtown Park

Newtown Park sits on the outskirts of Dunfermline and is fundamentally a working sports facility rather than a day-tripper destination. It's got football pitches, a running track, and the kind of amenities you'd expect from a proper local sports hub. If you're here with kids who play football or athletics, it's genuinely useful - the pitches are well-maintained and the setting's pleasant enough without being spectacular.

The thing is, unless you've got a team fixture or you're seriously into watching local football, there's not much reason to make it a standalone trip. You're not walking round as a tourist; you're either competing or spectating a match. Worth knowing about if you're staying at West Fife Pods nearby and want to catch a local game, but don't expect manicured gardens or a relaxing stroll.

Fine if it's raining and your teenager's got a match on. Less fine if you're looking for a proper park to while away an afternoon. Dunfermline itself has plenty more interesting draws - the abbey and palace ruins are a short walk from town centre - so slot this in around other plans rather than making it your destination. Check ahead what's on; it's genuinely hit or miss whether there'll be anything worth watching on any given day.