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Tuesday 30 December 2008

Upper Largo Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Upper Largo Parish, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. " Largo is bounded by the parishes of Kilconquhar, Newburn, Ceres and Scoonie. It contains the villages of Upper Largo, Lower Largo, Lundin Mill and New Gilston. It is about four miles north to south and three miles in breadth. To the west of Largo Law, a deeply wooded ravine, Keil’s Den, intersects the parish from north to south. It is laid out with footpaths and is very picturesque, so is a favourite resort for all those who visit in the summer for sea bathing. The village of Lower Largo stands on the bay. Most of the houses have a decaying look, being mostly built from red sandstone taken from the sea. In old times a large trade was carried on here with Holland, and more recently Norway, but that is long at an end. Upper Largo is a well-built village with a number of good houses and shops. There is an institution in the village called Wood’s Hospital, for the maintenance of indigent persons of the name of Wood. Both Upper and Lower Largo are favourite resorts for sea bathing. The village of Lundin Mill is chiefly inhabited by weavers. The village of New Gilston is chiefly inhabited by miners. A noted native of the parish was Alexander Selkirk, the prototype of Robinson Crusoe. Besides the parish church, there is a Free Church at Kirkton, and a UP Church and a Baptist Church at Lower Largo. " Edited from Westwood's Directory for the counties of Fife and Kinross published 1862.

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Monday 29 December 2008

Anstruther Easter Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Anstruther Easter Parish, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. " Anstruther Easter, a royal burgh, in the county of Fife, is twenty two miles east from Kirkcaldy and about ten miles south from St Andrews. It has an excellent harbour which is the chief asylum for vessels overtaken by storms in the Firth of Forth. It was a place of great importance before the union with England, carrying on an extensive trade with Holland and France; and, from its contiguity to Cellardyke, it is still one of the first fishing stations in Scotland. The trade is principally of a domestic nature; baking, brewing, tanning and fish-curing are the most prominent branches; but there is likewise a considerable proportion of business done in the export of grain, potatoes, etc: a number of coasters and several square-rigged vessels belong to the port; and a steam packet plies 3 times a week between it and Leith, conveying hence grain, fish, etc, and returning with merchants' goods. It is the station of a custom house whose district extends from Edenmouth to Largo Bay. Branches respectively of the National Bank of Scotland and the Eastern Bank of Scotland are settled here. The town is governed by three baillies, a treasurer and fifteen councillors elected under the Scotch Borough Reform Act. This burgh is united with St Andrew's, Cupar, Crail, Kilrenny, Anstruther Wester and Pittenweem in returning one member to parliament. It is worthy of note that Dr Chalmers, the celebrated orator and divine, and professor Tennant, author of Anster Fair, were natives of this town." From Slater's Directory published 1852.

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Sunday 28 December 2008

St Monans Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland


St Monans Parish, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. " The parish of St Monans stands on the shores of the Firth of Forth. It is bounded by Pittenweem, Elie, Kilconquhar and Carnbee. The parish extends about one mile along the coast and about one and half miles from north to south. The fishing village of St Monans, where the majority of the parishoners live, is situated nearly halfway between Elie and Pittenweem. It is a Burgh of Barony, governed by its baron Bailies and Council. There is a Sea Box Society connected with the village; Savings Banks and other social and benevolent institutions. The St Monans villagers catch great quantities of herring, cod, ling, haddock, etc. The inhabitants of the landward parts are chiefly employed in agriculture. " Edited from Westwood's Directory for the counties of Fife and Kinross published 1862.

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Thursday 25 December 2008

Tuesday 23 December 2008

Kilconquhar Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Kilconquhar Parish, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. " Kilconquhar is bounded by Elie, Cameron, Ceres, St Monans, Carnbee, Newburn, Largo and the River Forth. It is nine miles from north to south and two miles in breadth. There are 2900 acres under cultivation, 1600 under pasture, 800 under wood and about 200 acres of links. Kilconquhar Loch, nearly two miles in circumference, boasts some of the largest eel and pike in the country. It is also frequented by a large quantity of duck, teal and swans. There are 1450 cattle and over 500 horses, the latter being reared for the market and sold at 4 years old. There are 24 thrashing mills. Coal is abundant in the parish. Nearly 300 persons are employed weaving dowlasses, checks and sheetings for the Kirkland, Kirkcaldy and Dundee markets; yet there are no spinning mills nor manufactures in the parish. Besides the Church at Kilconquhar, there is a chapel of ease at Largoward, and UP churches at Kilconquhar and Colinsburgh. There is a parish school and six others. There are twelve public houses. Earlsferry village and royal burgh consists of a single street with bye lanes, intimately joined with Elie. The inhabitants are weavers, fishers and colliers. Colinsburgh is a burgh of barony under the Balcarres family. Its main industry is leather currying. Kilconquhar village also has a tan-works." From the counties of Fife, Kinross and Clackmannan, M Barbieri, published 1857.

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Thursday 18 December 2008

Crail Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Crail Parish, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. " Crail is a parish and royal burgh, and a sea-port, the latter twenty six miles east from Kirkcaldy, and ten miles south-east from St Andrews. Its importance has greatly declined, and notwithstanding it possesses great capabilities as a port, it enjoys but very little trade; this, in some measure, may be ascribed to the inconvenience of its harbour, for it is eligibly situated. Its principal exports consist of grain and potatoes: the imports are chiefly coals. Sixteen vessels belong to the port. The town consists of two streets, and two or three lanes; of the former one is broad and spacious, containing some good houses, several of which are of that massive and antique description which indicate past wealth. Crail was erected into a royal burgh by Robert Bruce. In conjunction with St Andrews, Cupar Fife, the Anstruthers, Kilrenny and Pittenweem, it returns one member to parliament. The parish church, a free church, and an united presbyterian chapel, are the places of worship. The celebrated James Sharp, archbishop of St Andrews, was once minister of the church, and his handwriting is still to be seen in the session records." From Slater's Directory published 1852.

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Wednesday 17 December 2008

Carnbee Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Carnbee Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland. " Carnbee parish contains the villages of Arncroach, Carnbee and Newton of Balcormie. It is bounded by Cameron, Dunino, Crail, Kilrenny, Anstruther Wester, Pittenweem, St Monans and Kilconquhar. The parish is about four miles square. The northern part of the parish is moorland in character while the southern half is rich and fertile. The parish has excellent deposits of limestone, freestone and coal, the latter being worked at Newton of Balcormie and Cassingray. The parish church is in Carnbee while there is a Free Church in Arncroach. With the exception of a few tradesmen, the inhabitants are chiefly employed in rural labours or at the collieries. " edited from Westwood's Directory for the counties of Fife and Kinross published 1862.

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Tuesday 16 December 2008

Pittenweem Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland

Pittenweem Parish East Neuk of Fife Scotland. Pittenweem parish, consisting of the Royal Burgh, lies on the Firth of Forth and is bounded by St Monans and Anstruther Wester. It is only 1.5 miles long by 0.5 miles broad. An abundance of excellent coal exists in the parish - it was once worked, but now only requires capital and enterprise to re-commence this valuable activity. The Royal Burgh consists of several streets, with many of the houses looking substantial and neat. The harbour has a south-westerly entrance and has been much improved of late. A number of sloops and schooners belong to the harbour and the shore dues amount to upwards of £200 per annum. Much business is done in the export of potatoes and grain. The principal imports are coal, wood and salt - the latter for fish curing purposes. Pittenweem is an extensive fish curing station. The number of crans brought into the harbour in 1860 being 14730, the value of which amounted to £13000. The majority of the Population are employed in connection with the sea, such as sailors, fishermen, fish curers, coopers, etc. There is, in addition to the parish church, an Episcopalian Church, a UP Church and a Free Church preaching station. edited from Westwood's Directory for the counties of Fife and Kinross published 1862.

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Monday 15 December 2008

Property For Sale Kingsbarns East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Property For Sale Kingsbarns, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. 3 Main Street, Kingsbarns, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. This lovely detached property enjoys a superb location in the popular village of Kingsbarns, which is only six miles from St Andrews. It is ideally placed for passing business in the booming tourist area and is within a short walk of all amenities including beach, championship golf course, pub, shop and primary school. The house itself was originally a farmhouse and has been renovated and upgraded to a particularly high standard. Recent work completed includes complete rewiring and a new LPG gas central heating system from a bulk storage tank. It is offered for sale in immaculate decorative order having been totally redecorated in the last two years. It has a total of five bedrooms, four of which are en suite doubles. In addition there is a superb lounge, dining Room and an excellent fitted kitchen complete with range cooker. Also on the ground floor is a good sized study and a fully equipped shower room. To the rear of the property is a substantial outbuilding divided into two rooms one of which is a utility area accommodating the recently installed central heating boiler and washing machine. There is an area of garden plus off street parking for two vehicles.
Although currently used as a Bed and Breakfast establishment, this lovely house would also make a fine family home. Contact Rollo Davidson McFarlane.

Friday 12 December 2008

Pantomime Exhibition East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Pantomime Exhibition, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Go on your own magical journey through the history of Scottish pantomime at The Byre Theatre this winter! This special exhibition from the University of Glasgow celebrates everything we know and love about pantomime in Scotland: silly jokes, sing-a-longs, dancing, costumes and especially the dames! Find out about the stories of pantomime, some familiar and some not! Explore the history of favourite characters and the careers of top-of-the-bill stars. Enjoy hilarious costumes and glittering sets. Sing-along to the songsheet. Above all discover just how the traditions of popular entertainment and a unique sense of fun make pantomime in Scotland so special! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to see this touring exhibition at the Byre Theatre, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Free Admision. Start Date: 15/12/2008 End Date: 21/12/2008.

Thursday 11 December 2008

Beaumont Lodge Anstruther East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Beaumont Lodge, Anstruther, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Beaumont Lodge is a small informal guest house in the picturesque village of Anstruther which is close to the University and historical town of St Andrews, Home to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the world famous Old Course. This area is a golfing mecca, Anstruther having its' own 9 hole golf course by the shoreline, only a two minute walk from the guest house.

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Wednesday 10 December 2008

East Neuk Episcopal Church Fife Scotland


East Neuk Episcopal Church Fife Scotland. Welcome to the Episcopal Church in the East Neuk. We have two church buildings, one dedicated to St Michael's and All Angels in Elie and the other dedicated to St John the Evangelist in Pittenweem. In Pittenweem, which means, place of the cave, there survives a cave which is dedicated to the memory of St Fillan, a Celtic saint, who is reputed to have been here in the seventh century. Remains of a twelfth century monastery built by Queen Margaret are still occupied, though somewhat modified. It has been used at various times over recent generations as a residence for local clergy and other families. The East Neuk is a fascinating part of Scotland and forms part of the Kingdom of Fife. When you visit the area we hope that you will find time to seek out the churches in the area and explore something of the local history as well as the scenery, wildlife, sporting facilities, beaches, rocks and rolling countryside.

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Tuesday 9 December 2008

The Golf Hotel Crail East Neuk of Fife Scotland


The Golf Hotel, Crail, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. The Golf Hotel, situated in the heart of the historic town of Crail in the East Neuk of Fife, is a grade A listed coaching inn and is said to be one of the oldest licensed inns in Scotland. Built in 1721, the hotel is a fine example of local architecture, featuring crow-stepped gables and retaining original old beams, low ceilings, wooden floors and stables.

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Saturday 6 December 2008

Organic Products East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Organic Products, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. The Pollock family has been farming in the East Neuk for over a century and still use the traditional rotation of crops to achieve the highest quality produce. Ardross Farm Shop, Elie, Fife, Scotland.

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Friday 5 December 2008

Crail Gallery East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Crail Gallery, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. This artist-run gallery and small print studio shows the work of David Sim, his wife Susie Lacome and their daughter, Rachel.
David and Susie specialise in hand-made, limited edition, linocut and silkscreen prints, inspired by the character and charm of the local East Neuk fishing villages and historic towns. Rachel uses inks and collage in her lively drawings of harbour scenes representing the distinctive architecture of Fife's coastal villages.

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Wednesday 3 December 2008

Christmas Art Exhibition East Neuk of Fife Scotland


Christmas Art Exhibition, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Fisher Studio and Gallery in Pittenweem is now in its ninth year. It shows work by a wide range of contemporary painters and applied artists, most of whom work in Scotland. While the majority of the exhibiting artists are well established and popular with collectors, the gallery also encourages new talented artists.

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Tuesday 2 December 2008

A Native of Largo East Neuk of Fife Scotland

A Native of Largo East Neuk of Fife Scotland.
Island of Juan Fernandez In memory of Alexander Selkirk, Mariner.

A native of Largo, in the county of Fife, Scotland.
Who lived on this island, in complete solitude,
for four years and four months.
He was landed from the 'Cinque Ports' galley,
96 tons, 18 guns, AD 1704, and
was taken off in the 'Duke', Privateer,
12th February 1709.
He died Lieutenant of HMS 'Weymouth'
AD 1723, aged 47.

This tablet is erected near Selkirk's lookout By Commander Powell and the officers of HMS Topaze', AD 1868. Selkirk was the inspiration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.



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