The Kingdom of Fife

    Fife gardens, designed for coast, sky and changeable weather

    From the harbour villages of Aberdour and Burntisland up to the new-build estates around Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy, we design and build gardens that suit how Fife homes actually live. Just over the bridge from our Kirkliston yard — so we're a short hop, not a day trip.

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    Garden design & build in Fife

    Maybury Landscaping designs and builds gardens across Fife — including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Inverkeithing, Aberdour, Burntisland, Rosyth and Kelty. We're 25 minutes over the Queensferry Crossing from our Kirkliston yard, with the same in-house design team handling everything from coastal patios to new-build estate makeovers.

    Towns we cover across Fife

    Each town has its own dedicated page with services, micro-areas, and local project examples.

    Dunfermline

    Halbeath, Crossford, Calais Muir — full town hub with services and micro-areas.

    Explore Dunfermline

    Kirkcaldy

    Coastal town, mixed Victorian and modern housing stock.

    Explore Kirkcaldy

    Inverkeithing

    Hillend and harbour-side homes near the Forth bridges.

    Explore Inverkeithing

    Rosyth

    Naval housing, new-build estates and family gardens.

    Explore Rosyth

    Aberdour

    Heritage village with stone-built coastal cottages.

    Explore Aberdour

    Burntisland

    Forth-coast town with mature gardens and sea views.

    Explore Burntisland

    North Queensferry

    Bridge-side village, often steep plots with Forth views.

    Explore North Queensferry

    Kelty

    West Fife family town, lots of new-build estate gardens.

    Explore Kelty

    Saline

    Rural village to the west of Dunfermline.

    Explore Saline

    West Fife commuter & coastal hubs

    Bridge-adjacent villages and commuter towns with strong design-and-build demand.

    Hillend

    Commuter village near the Forth bridges with mixed housing stock.

    Explore Hillend

    Aberdour

    Heritage coastal village — stone cottages and walled gardens.

    Explore Aberdour

    Burntisland

    Forth-coast town with Edwardian villas and sea-view terraces.

    Explore Burntisland

    North Queensferry

    Bridge-side homes with steep plots and Forth panoramas.

    Explore North Queensferry

    Why homeowners across Fife pick us

    Built for Fife's coastal weather

    Salt spray, Forth winds and clay-heavy soils are real factors here. We specify materials and drainage that'll still look good in winter five — porcelain or natural sandstone over butt-jointed bargain paving, every time.

    New-build estate know-how

    Halbeath, Calais Muir, Kingseat, Wemyss — Fife's new-build estates are some of our busiest. We know the developer specs, the drainage gotchas, and how to claim back the 20% VAT on the right contracts.

    Heritage homes, handled properly

    Aberdour and Burntisland are full of stone-built homes that deserve more than concrete slabs. We work with reclaimed sandstone, lime mortar and traditional detailing where the property calls for it.

    A real yard, real people

    We're not a phone number with a logo. Our Kirkliston yard is open for samples and design chats — the same team that visits your garden builds it.

    What we design and build

    Every project starts with a free site visit and a design conversation. We handle the full build in-house — no subbies, no surprises.

    Fife: your questions answered

    How much does a landscaped garden cost in Fife?

    Most full Fife garden projects land between £15,000 and £60,000. Coastal homes around Aberdour and Burntisland sit at the higher end because of access and material spec; Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy new-builds are typically £18k–£35k for a full back garden makeover. Free site visit, properly itemised quote — that's how we work.

    Do I need planning permission for a patio or driveway in Fife?

    Patios usually don't need planning. Front driveways over 5m² generally need permeable paving or a soakaway under SUDS rules — we design to comply by default. Listed buildings and conservation areas (parts of Aberdour, Falkland) need extra care; we'll handle the consultation with Fife Council if needed.

    What's the best patio material for Fife's coastal weather?

    Porcelain for low-maintenance and salt resistance, or full-bed Indian sandstone for traditional homes. Both need to be laid on mortar to BS 7533 — coastal Fife is brutal on dry-laid or sand-bedded paving, which lifts within a couple of winters.

    How long does it take to drive over from Kirkliston?

    About 20–25 minutes to Dunfermline or Inverkeithing over the Queensferry Crossing, 30–35 to Kirkcaldy, 40 to anywhere east Fife. We schedule Fife jobs in proper blocks so the team isn't on the bridge twice a day.

    Thinking about your garden in Fife?

    We'll come out, listen, and sketch out what's possible. No pressure, no fee.