Two miles (3km) south of Cupar is an Edwardian country house, beautifully remodelled by Robert Lorimer in 1906, the Hill of Tarvit. It was originally built for one of Dundee's jute barons and among the fine collection of treasures inside are sixteenth century tapestries, Chinese porcelain and eighteenth century English and French furniture. The magnificent central hall is encased in panelled oak and adorned with fine paintings of the Dutch school. The gardens are equally impressive and there is a woodland walk leading to a hilltop viewpoint looking north over the Howe of Fife. A mile further south, on the same road, is Scotstarvit Tower, known to have been in existence since 1579. It now stands deserted.

Three miles (5km) south-east of Ceres on the B940 is Peat Inn where an eighteenth-century building houses a restaurant of the same name that has a world-wide reputation. The French-influenced decor is matched by French/Scottish cuisine that is considered by some the best in Scotland. Swinging north and west, Rankeilour Park, formerly known as the Scottish Deer Centre, is set 3 miles (5km) west of Cupar on the A91. There are still a variety of deer species to be seen during ranger-led tours, falconry displays, a film presentation and scenic walkways. There are also indoor and outdoor adventure parks for children as well as a restaurant, winery and several well-stocked gift shops in the Courtyard Shopping area.

Ten miles (16km) south-west of Cupar and tucked away at the foot of the Lomond Hills is the ancient and beautiful Royal Burgh of Falkland. Here stands the great palace of the Stuarts, a favourite residence of many Scottish kings and queens. The palace is in the heart of the town, which is a surprise in itself, showing a remarkable lack of class distinction, rare in medieval Scotland. It was built as a hunting lodge for royalty who came here to hunt deer and wild boar in the surrounding forest. Facing the street, the south front is a splendid example of Scottish Gothic with its buttresses, niches and statues of Christ and the saints. Scotland has few surviving buildings that were in the mainstream of Renaissance architecture, but here is one, which ranks among the best. The building shows a strong French influence but there is a flavour about it that is unmistakably Scottish. Most of the existing palace was built in the early sixteenth century by James IV and his son James V. The Royal Tennis court at Falkland was built in 1539, the second oldest in Britain after Henry VIII's at Hampton Court, and is still in use.