Visit
The East Neuk ( Corner ) Of Fife
I
was raised in the fishing villages of Cellardyke and Anstruther
in the beautiful and historic East Neuk. The East Neuk is string
of beautiful fishing villages which pepper the shoreline of
the East Neuk ( the eastern " corner " ) of Fife,
stretching from Earlsferry to the Fife Ness. Much of Scotland's
medieval trade with Europe passed through these ports, a connection
reflected in the Flemish-inspired crow-stepped gables of many
of the cottages. Although the herring industry has declined
and the area is now a peaceful holiday center, the sea still
dominates village life.
The
East Neuk is an excellent " base " location, where
you can unpack, settle in for a few days, and have a temporary
Scottish home. Then you can take day trips to nearby places
such as St Andrews, Perth, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Dundee and
so on.
In
any of the East Neuk villages, even over just a few days, you
will get to know the people in your hotel and in the local shops
and pubs. When you become acquainted with a few of the ' locals,
' and are greeted by them when you meet in the street or hotel,
it will add a strong note of Scottish cheer to end each days
activities.
If
you would like to visit this area as part of a highly personalized
small group tour of my native Scotland please e-mail me:
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