Glenrothes.

Cross the roundabouts of Britain's post-war new town experiment and you will find a compact centre built for people rather than cars, with pockets of green threading between the shopping streets. Coffee culture runs deep here, and the choice of cafes reflects a town that takes its breaks seriously. Fife's countryside and coastline are close enough for day trips, making the local hotels a practical base for exploring beyond Glenrothes itself.