Fife Glenrothes (EGPJ)

Matthew Stibbe

15 years ago

Nearest town: Glenrothes (8m by car), Fife, Scotland

PPR: Yes

ICAO: EGPJ

Phone: 01592 753 792

Landing fees: £10

Runway: 700m x 18m, Asphalt

Opening times: Summer – Mon-Sat 0730-1700; Sun 0800-1700; and by special arrangement. Winter – 0900-1700 and by special arrangement.

Fuel: AVGAS 100LL

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Handling: Tayside Aviation (01592 753 792).
Taxis: Murray Taxis (01592 754 004), Associated Taxis (01592 610 620), Allied radio cabs (01592 610 333).
Car Hire: Car Hire (01592 751 914), Braids Private Hire (01592 263 030), Enterprise (01592 200 609, www.enterprise.com).
Passenger facilities: The Tipsy Nipper restaurant at the airfield is accredited by Scotland’s Tourism Board and also caters for large or corporate events. Customs and immigration (by arrangement).
Charter: Tayside Aviation (01592 753 792) offers a range of aircraft for hire (Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper Arrow, Piper Warrior, Grob 115D and Seneca II).

The New Bridge Tavern, South Park Rd, Generates (01592 753 701). New management has brought in entertainment and games to this sizeable pub.
The Oast House, Caskieberran Road, Generates (01592 755 941). Friendly local pub.
The Prinlaws, Leslie, Generates (01592 621 140).

Rodizio Rio, 282-284 High Street, Kirkcaldy (01592 562 875). Excellent Brazilian cuisine with a focus on fine meats and traditional dishes.
Restaurant at Balbirnie House, Balbirnie Park, Markinch Village (01592 610 066). Eat in the Orangerie of this exquisite house for a truly unique experience.
Restaurant at the Dunnikier House Hotel, Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy (01592 268 393).

The Priory Star, East End, Glenrothes (01592 754 566). Luxurious B&B featuring a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and solarium.
Balgeddie House Hotel, Glenrothes (01592 742 511). Plenty of olde world charm.

Glenrothes Golf Club (01592 758 686, www.glenrothesgolf.org.uk). 18 hole parkland course.
Leslie Golf Club (01592 620 040).
Balbirnie Golf Club (01592 612 095, www.balbirniegolf.com). Par of 71, has hosted PGA events including the Scottish Assistants Championship.

Ravenscraig Castle, Kirkaldy (01316 688 600). Built by James II in 1460.
John McDouall Stuart Museum, Kirkaldy (01592 412 860). Dedicated to the first explorer to travel through the centre of Australia.
Letham Glen, Levan (01592 416 823). Animal centre, nature centre and woodland walks.