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Cheryl in a concrete structure atop St Ninians East, one of our walks near Dunfermline — Cheryl explores the art installations atop St Ninians East. Image: Cheryl Peebles.

5 walks we love in and around Dunfermline

Cheryl Peebles recommends some routes for an enjoyable ramble.

By Cheryl Peebles

Image shows: feature writer Nora McElhone walking along the Forth Road Bridge. She is wearing dark trousers, a black jacket and beret-style hat and is looking out over the sea. The struts and wires of the bridge can be seen in the background. The sky is grey and overcast.

I walked the Forth Bridges Trail – what did I learn?

Despite a freezing wind and threatening skies, the views and stories to be discovered on the Forth Bridges Trail had me hooked.

By Nora McElhone

Gayle heads up snowy Ben Venue in the Trossachs

Is Ben Venue in the Trossachs the most underrated hill in Scotland?

At 729m, Ben Venue may be small in stature, but it's one of the finest mountains in the Trossachs.

By Gayle Ritchie 2

Image shows: Members of the Scottish Fisheries Museum sitting in directors' chairs at Cellardyke Tidal Pool ready for the morning's sailing. The men are sitting in a row with their model boats in the water in front of them.

Model boat club: Fife’s seafaring heritage comes alive at Cellardyke Tidal Pool

This model boat club has its roots in the East Neuk's rich maritime history.

By Nora McElhone & Steve Brown

Cheryl and her schnoodle Ivy admire the many types of snowdrop on sale at Cambo Gardens. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.

My blooming lovely day out at Cambo Gardens snowdrop festival

The snowdrop festival runs until March 9 but the gardens are well worth a visit year round.

By Cheryl Peebles

Gayle discovers the mysterious Cleaven Dyke in woodland in Meikleour

What is the mysterious Cleaven Dyke of Meikleour – and how do you find it?

Slicing through woodland near Meikleour in Perthshire, the mysterious Cleaven Dyke is one of the most important ancient monuments in Western Europe.

By Gayle Ritchie

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