イースト・ニューク・オブ・ファイフは絶景！この文化旅行ガイドで、美しい海岸沿いの町々を訪れてみましょう
[Music] Now, first off, I have to admit that nobody around here calls this the Fur Riviera, but on a warm day when the sun is glistening on the first or fourth, it does seem like a very accurate description. The actual name for this region is the east nuke of F. And over the next couple of days, I’m going to be exploring the beautiful little fishing villages and towns of the coast along with my faithful companion, Leo. We’re starting our exploration in Lower [Applause] Largo. Sleepy Lower Largo has enjoyed a number of names during its existence. Nether Larago and Sea Town of Largo being two of them. Although there’s been a small harbor here for 500 years, it was never fully developed when compared to the larger harbors that we’ll see just to the east. It’s a quiet place but full of quirkiness thanks to the local sculptor Alan Folds. You’ll see examples of his work everywhere, but make sure to check out the obelisk and the magalan totem. Now, the place to stop for a break in Loa Lago is the AI Cafe and his website boasts that it serves the best coffee in the East Nuke. Although Leo was far more interested in the fact that it served free treats. [Music] Next stop is the royal burough of Elely and Ears Ferry. The twin villages share the same beautiful sandy bay. If I had to choose between them, it might just be Earl’s Ferry. I hope that’s not a controversial choice. The sleepy streets with their lovingly painted 17th century cottages invite you to step back in time to a quieter period in history. It’s also the oldest settlement dating from the 11th century. And as for the name, well, the Ears of F once provided a ferry to and from North Beric, but this ceased in 1600. Shame. [Music] [Music] [Music] By the time you get to St. Mons, you’ll have realized that these old fishing villages of the East Nuke really are something special. The architecture, for example, is simply sublime. The pantiled houses that crowd around the harbor date back to the 17th and 18th century when fishing and salt production drove the local economy. St. Mon was a local Christian missionary killed by invading Danes back in the 9th century. A Wellington boot garden. Well, that’s a first for me. Thankfully, no need for Wellington boots on a day like today. [Music] The parish church was originally built in the 14th century and is reputedly closer to the seashore than any other church in Scotland. The town with perhaps the cutest name is Pittenwee which derives from place of the caves in this case the cave of St. Fillain. This cave was used as a chapel by St. Fain in the 700s. He is said to have written his sermons in the complete darkness of the cave, illuminated only by a glow emitted from his arm. Truly miraculous. Parts of the parish church date back to the 1300s. Originally forming part of Pittenween Priaryy. This grew out of a community founded by Augustinian monks who came here from the aisle of May in the 1200s. It’s great to see that Pittenwee still has a busy commercial harbor with fishing boats, trollers, and small creboats. Here you’ll find more Dutchstyle cottages with crow stepped gables. [Music] Now, the busiest town along this coast is probably Anstrava. And one of the reasons why it’s so popular is the Wii Chippy. I made sure to arrive here armed with an appetite because this fish and chip shop is officially the best in Scotland. Leo and I decided to try the Haddock supper and I have to say that we have no reason to disagree with the judges. As a popular resort, Anstr serves its visitors well with fish and chips and ice cream. The Scottish Fisheries Museum isn’t that interesting for doggies, but we were able to see the largest exhibit, the Reaper, a traditional five sailing herring drifter. Another reason for the town’s popularity is as the embarcation point for wildlife cruises to the aisle of May out in the fth of fourth. [Music] The last settlement on the south facing coast is Cray. Crayle is not only ridiculously pretty, but it’s also ancient. It’s been a royal burough since the 13th century. In 1310, it was given the rare distinction of being allowed to hold a Sunday market by Robert the Bruce. It’s reported that at one time this area, Market Gate, held the largest markets in Europe. There is also a strong Dutch influence in the town, most notably in the architecture of the toll booth, which dates back to the 1500s. And if you look closely, you’ll see that the weather vein is a smoked hadock. [Music] From the high street, narrow lanes tumble down to the old harbor and it’s piles of lobster pots. Most guide books will tell you that Cray Harbor is one of the most picturesque in the whole of the UK. And for once, they are not exaggerating. Best time to come for photography, late afternoon and early evening. [Music] The last settlement in the East Nuke and the only one that faces east is King’s Barnes. The name comes from the fact that when the nearby Falkland Castle still housed royalty, the kings stored their grain in the barns here. Any passing royalty today would find that the warehouses and barns are not full of grain, but of whiskey and gin. And I would also recommend to them the damn fine coffee. [Music] King’s Barnes is the last of the coastal settlements of the East Nuke of F. So, this is where we’re going to end our tour, but we’re going to stay here a while and chill out in the Riviera sunshine. [Music]
Join me and my dog Leo as we explore Anstruther, Crail, Pittenweem, St Monan’s, Lower Largo, Elie and Earlsferry, and finally Kingsbarns. On a warm sunny day is there anywhere else in Scotland that you’d rather be?!
Sleepy Lower Largo has enjoyed a number of names during its existence, Nether Largo and Seatown of Largo being two of them. Although there’s been a small harbour here for 500 years it was never developed compared to the larger harbours that we’ll see just to the east. It’s a quiet place but full of quirkiness thanks to the local sculptor Alan Faulds. Make sure to check out the Obelisk and the Magellan totem.
Nest stop is the Royal Burgh of Elie and Earlsferry.
The sleepy streets of Earlsferry with their lovingly painted 17th century cottages invite you to step back in time. Elie is where you’ll find shops and eating possibilities. It’s also the older settlement, dating from the 11th century. And the name? Well, The Earls of Fife once provided a ferry to and from North Berwick but this ceased in 1600. Shame!
The pan-tiles houses that crowd around the harbour date back to the 17th and 18th century when fishing and salt production drove the local economy. Saint Monan was a local Christian missionary killed by invading Danes in the 9th century. The parish church was originally built in the 14th century and is reputedly closer to the seashore than any other church in Scotland.
This cave was used as a chapel by St Fillan in the 700s. He is said to have written his sermons in the complete darkness of the cave, illuminated only by a glow emitted by his arm. Truly miraculous. Parts of the Parish Church date back to the 1300s originally forming part of Pittenweem Priory. This grew out of a community founded by Augustinian monks who came here from the Isle of May in the 1200s.
It’s great to see that Pittenweem still has a busy commercial harbour with fishing boats, trawlers and small creel boats. Here you’ll find more Dutch style cottages with crow stepped gables
As a popular resort Anstruther serves its visitors well with fish and chips and ice cream. The Scottish Fisheries Museum isn’t that interesting for doggies but we were able to see the largest exhibit – the Reaper, a traditional Fife sailing herring drifter.Another reason for the town’s popularity is as the embarkation point for wildlife cruises to the Isle of May out in the Firth of Forth.
The last settlement on the south facing coast is Crail. It’s reported that at one time this area, marketgate, held the largest markets in Europe. There is also a strong Dutch influence in the town, most notably in architecture of the Tolbooth, which dates back to the 1500s. From the High Street narrow lanes tumble down to the old harbour and its piles of lobster pots.
The last settlement in the East Neuk, and the old one that faces east is Kingsbarns. The name comes from the fact that when the nearby Falkland Castle still housed royalty, the kings stored their grain in the barns here. I didn’t have time for Cambo House but I did visit the Kingsbarns Distillery and the lovely wide beach.
Filmed May 2025
Jonathan Wheeler
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Stunning ❤