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Fife Postcards for Sale

Browse vintage Fife postcards for sale, featuring collectable views of St Andrews and Falkland Palace, along with other towns across the county.

If you're interested in a neighbouring area, take a look at our Lothian postcards, or use the search on this page to find a particular place name or landmark.

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Fife Postcards: St Andrews and Falkland Palace

St Andrews is Fife's best-known subject for postcards, home to the University of St Andrews, founded in 1413 and the oldest university in Scotland. Golf has been played on the town's Old Course since the early 15th century, and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, established in 1754, went on to help write the official rules of the game. Postcards of the cathedral ruins, the university buildings and the links appear often in this collection.

Falkland Palace is another Fife landmark that recurs throughout this collection. Built between 1501 and 1541 for the Stuart kings, it served as a country retreat and hunting lodge for eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen of Scots. Its real tennis court, built for James V between 1539 and 1541, is the oldest of its kind still in use in the world, and postcards of the palace and its gardens are a popular Fife subject.

Postcards from Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Crail and other Fife towns appear in this collection too, and we add new stock regularly.

FAQs

Is St Andrews really the home of golf?
St Andrews is widely regarded as the home of golf. The sport has been played on the town's Old Course since the early 15th century, and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, founded there in 1754, later helped write the official rules of the game.

What makes Falkland Palace's tennis court significant?
The real tennis court at Falkland Palace was built for King James V between 1539 and 1541, and it's the oldest real tennis court still in use anywhere in the world.

Are these genuine old postcards, or modern reprints?
Every postcard in this collection is an original from the period it was printed, not a reproduction. Some are unposted and never went through the mail, while others carry a postmark and message from decades ago, but both are equally genuine vintage pieces.

Do your Fife postcards cover towns beyond St Andrews and Falkland?
Yes, postcards from Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Crail and other Fife towns appear across the collection, and we add new stock regularly.

What condition are the postcards in?
We photograph each postcard closely so you can see its actual condition before you buy. Due to their age, some general wear is normal, such as light creasing, corner wear, or toning, and condition can vary from postcard to postcard.

How can I date an old Fife postcard?
A postmark is the clearest clue on a posted card. Where there isn't one, we look at the printing style, the stamp box design and the publisher's mark to estimate an approximate era.

Do you combine postage if I order more than one postcard?
Yes, we combine postage across all items on our store. We post worldwide, and UK orders of £50 and over qualify for free shipping.

How are the postcards packaged when posted?
Each postcard is placed within a protective sleeve and posted in a hardback envelope, to keep it protected in transit.

Is the postcard photo the actual item I'll receive?
Yes, every photo shows the exact postcard you'll receive, not a generic or stock image.

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