Point 4

You just walked past the depot for the Leven Coastguard. This service is the Search and Rescue service and forms one of the four major emergency services alongside Police, Ambulance and Fire whom they work closely with. Made up of volunteers from the local community, these highly trained heroes are on call 24 hours a day to help those in need or who has gone missing. The Coastguard are always looking for able volunteers; please get in touch with your local HM Coastguard...if you live near the sea of course!

Action Zone is the large, stand-along building on the sea front. It is a soft-play area designed, mostly, for children! They serve hot food and drinks from the window hatch most days. Just knock on and somebody will come and serve you.

Golf in Fife, particularly in the area around St Andrews, is often considered the birthplace of the modern game of golf and believed to have been played as early as the 15th century. The first documented mention of golf in Scotland dates back to 1457 when King James II banned the game because it was seen as a distraction from archery practice, which was necessary for national defence. The Old Course at St Andrews is one of the oldest golf courses in the world. By 1552, Archbishop John Hamilton's charter recognized the right of the people of St Andrews to play golf on the links. This course would later become a template for golf course design globally. The first known rules of golf were established in 1744 by the Company of Gentlemen Golfers, now known as The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, at Leith Links. These rules were subsequently adopted by other clubs, including the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, which was founded in 1754 and became a central body for the governance of the game. The formation of golf clubs throughout Scotland, including those at St Andrews, helped formalize and standardize the game. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, in particular, played a significant role in this process. By the 19th century, golf had become increasingly popular in Scotland and began to spread to England and other parts of the world. The introduction of the railway system made travel to golf courses more accessible, leading to a surge in the sport's popularity, including some in the Levenmouth area. The Open Championship, often referred to as the British Open, was first played at Prestwick Golf Club in 1860. This championship, the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf, further solidified the sport's status and attracted international attention. Today, Fife remains a pivotal region in the world of golf, with nearby St Andrews recognized as the "Home of Golf." The Royal and Ancient Golf Club continues to oversee the rules and development of the game, maintaining Fife’s legacy as a cornerstone of golfing history. Levenmouth is home to some amazing golf courses. This one, Leven Links is one of the oldest golf courses in the world, with records dating back to 1846. It is a traditional links course that has retained much of its original layout and character. The course is famous for hosting early qualifying rounds for the Open Championship, solidifying its place in golfing history​. Later in the trail, we'll explore Scoonie Golf Club which was established in 1927 and is situated close to the centre of Leven. It offers a parkland-style course that contrasts with the traditional links courses nearby.