I was considering over what topic of photos to share in today's blog, so I thought of covering scenery, and then having it a bit more focused on my home region of Fife in Scotland.
People will know of the Forth bridges that link Fife to Lothian and also St Andrews and its famous University and Golf courses. But there are little villages along the way that have their own little charms that are often overlooked.
Welcome to Fife!
First up, Fife is renowned for its golf courses so that is where I will start.
The first hole of the Leven Links, from my home town. A course with a history of being an Open qualifying event and as of last week a PGA Euro Tour host (and will be seen on tv as well!)
Largo Law, the hill from the original image, pretty much marks the start of the East Neuk of Fife and from here onwards it's all fishing villages leading up to St Andrews. Largo Law itself is an extinct volcano, thankfully! and makes for a safe walk to have a lovely view over Fife and over the Firth of Forth.
Lower Largo
Small fishing village and a surprising creative hub within the area. Every year they host an arts festival covering art painting, music and crafts. The town itself is known for the viaduct and Crusoe hotel, the first once used as part of the Fife Coastal rail route, now no longer in place and the second, the hotel takes its name from the tales of Robinson Crusoe. The reason behind it is down to Lower Largo being the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, who is considered the basis for Robinson Crusoe.
This is an example of the craftwork within the village, and every year more of these appear.
Elie & Earlsferry
Elie Ness Lighthouse
A great spot for capturing light and storms happening at the same time. This is a spot that appears in many a hidden Scotland post, and might be considered, not so hidden anymore!
Elie the village of the lighthouse is known for its golden sands and has won many an award for the quality of its beach.
Finally, we have the remains of a former chapel just on the tip of Elie and Earlsferry which has a date carved into it stating 1093, so we are looking at remains that are possibly over 900 years old!
This is just a tiny showing of what exists within Fife, but there is a lot more to see as we go along the Fife Coastal Path as well as inland as well.