Kinghorn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kinghorn beach at sunrise
Kinghorn beach at sunrise
Sunday sunrise looking out at the Firth of Forth from Pettycur Beach, Kinghorn
This picture was taken from and looking across the remains of the 1860 boat slips which were built to service the Abden Shipyard in Kinghorn. The yard built steam ships from 1860 until its closure at the beginning of the 1900s.
Sunrise by the RNLI station in Kinghorn #BVstrove

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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$226 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$226
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,455 reviews)
Best part of this hotel was the location. Grassmarket is a short walk to the old town which was perfect. Room was spacious, great view of the castle. Very clean, other than the chair having a stain on the seat. The floor in and outside of the room had very creaky floorboards which woke us up a few ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$214 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$214
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,384 reviews)
Room was pretty clean upon arrival! The shower had a weird smell but it ended up going away after a day or so. Staff were very friendly! Good water pressure. Beds were super comfy as well.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

4 out of 5
111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$140 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$140
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (659 reviews)
First night ok, except only one coffe pod and there was two guests. At check-in they mixes my booking up. We also asked for daily turn down of the room, this did not happen. Our second night no running cold water toilet wouldnt flush. Last morning while cold water was back hot water was dirty and ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,384 reviews)
Room was pretty clean upon arrival! The shower had a weird smell but it ended up going away after a day or so. Staff were very friendly! Good water pressure. Beds were super comfy as well.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,122 reviews)
Great views perfect location staff all very friendly

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (539 reviews)
Enjoyed this stay of 6 nights. Comfortable suite, convenient location, courteous and helpful staff. Loved the tea and coffee station as complementry. Would visit again. I highly recommend this property.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
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Popular places to visit

Silver Sands Beach showing a sandy beach

Silver Sands Beach

Reach this beach through a coastal path that splits dense woodland. Admire the views of islands and coastal cliffs.

Silver Sands Beach
Aberdour Castle showing a ruin, heritage elements and château or palace

Aberdour Castle

Appreciate the panoramic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh from the exquisite gardens of this preserved medieval château.

Aberdour Castle
The tide in the Firth of Forth goes out a long way and exposes the beach between Burntisland and Kinghorn. It feels like you could walk all the way to Edinburgh when the tide is at its lowest. #Hometown

Burntisland Sands

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Burntisland Sands during your trip to Burntisland? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Burntisland Sands
Kinghorn beach at sunrise

Kinghorn Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kinghorn Beach during your trip to Kinghorn?

Kinghorn Beach
Inchcolm Abbey which includes general coastal views and a castle

Inchcolm Abbey

Capture photos of this well-preserved Scottish monastic house with spectacular views of the sea and surrounding terrain as a backdrop.

Inchcolm Abbey

Pettycur Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pettycur Beach during your trip to Burntisland? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Pettycur Beach

Activities

Loch Ness viewed from Fort Augustus

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

NZ$102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

NZ$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Palace in Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse Admission Ticket
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

NZ$83
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
mountain view in edinburgh

Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland

NZ$156
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness & the Highlands of Scotland
Edinburgh: Gin Tour & Tasting - South Loch Distillery

Edinburgh: Gin Tour & Tasting - South Loch Distillery

NZ$45
per adult
Edinburgh: Gin Tour & Tasting - South Loch Distillery
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