fife

a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo

has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band

: ''This article is about the area in Scotland. For other uses, see Fife (disambiguation).''Fife (''Fìobh'' in Scottish GaelicGaelic) is a unitary authorityunitary council region of Scotland situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth. It was originally one of the Pictish kingdoms known as ''Fib'', and is commonly known as the ''Kingdom of Fife'' in the area. It is also a Traditional counties of Scotlandtraditional county of Scotland and a Lieutenancy areas of ScotlandLieutenancy area. It is very occasionally known as ''Fifeshire'' especially in old documents and maps. A person from Fife is known as a ''Fifer''.From 1975 to 1996 Fife was divided into three districts — Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and North-East Fife. Since 1996 the functions of these district councils have been exercised by Fife Council.

Towns and villages -

Abercrombie, FifeAbercrombie, Aberdour, Anstruther, Auchterderran, Auchtermuchty

Balfarg, Ballingry, Balmerino, Balmullo, Benarty, Buckhaven, Burntisland

Cardenden, Carnbee, Cellardyke, Ceres, ScotlandCeres, Cluny, FifeCluny, Crosshill, Cowdenbeath, Crail, Culross, Cupar

Dairsie, Dalgety Bay, Donibristle, Dunfermline, Dysart

Earlsferry, East Wemyss, Elie

Falkland (Scotland)Falkland, Freuchie

Gateside, Glenrothes, Guardbridge

Hill End, FifeHill End

Inverkeithing

Kelty, Kennoway, Kilconquhar, Kilmany, Kincardine, Scotland, Kinghorn, Kinglassie, Kirkcaldy

Leslie, FifeLeslie, Leuchars, Leven, ScotlandLeven, Limekilns, Lindores, Lochgelly, Lower Largo, Lundin Links

Methil

Newburgh, FifeNewburgh, Newport-on-Tay, North Queensferry

Oakley, FifeOakley

Pitscottie, Pittencrief, Pittenweem

Rosyth

St AndrewsSt. Andrews, St. Monans, Stratheden

Tayport, Thornton, FifeThornton

Upper Largo

West Wemyss, Woodhaven, FifeWoodhaven, Wormit

Places of Interest -

Balmerino Abbey

Dogton Stone

Dunfermline Abbey

Fife Coastal Path

Fife Folk Museum

Scotstarvit Tower

Scottish Fisheries Museum

St. Andrews Botanic Gardens

Tay Rail Bridge

Tay Road Bridge

Tentsmuir Forest

External links -

fifedirect.org.uk - Fife Direct

fifenow.co.uk - Fife Today

standrews.co.uk - Kingdom of Fife Tourist Board

thefifepost.com - The Fife Post

See also -

Historic houses in Scotland

Museums in Scotland

Abbeys and priories in Scotland

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Burntisland Online
Burntisland, Fife: current affairs, photographs, history
http://www.burntisland.net/

Unique Circular Flute like Musical Instrument
This unique musical instrument is made of a durable ABS material with no glues or epoxies. Look and listen to a soundclip online at www.ringflute.com
http://www.ringflute.com/

Fife Scout Network Website
Scout Network is the final section of Scouting in the UK. Ages 18-25.
http://www.scout-network.net/

Fife Regional Council
Information about the area and services provided, along with local office locations and opening times.
http://www.fife.gov.uk/

Federation Internationale Féline - FIFe
The largest organisation of the cat fancy in Europe. Charter of the World Cat Congress, show rules, listings and regulations, organization information.
http://www.fifeweb.org/

Fife College of Further and Higher Education
Includes information of the courses available at a variety of qualification levels.
http://www.fife.ac.uk/

The Fife Post
Local information, including history, stories, photographs and place name meanings.
http://www.thefifepost.com/

Fife Constabulary
Annual report, news, employment, online feedback section and child safety on the net.
http://www.fife.police.uk/