Category Archives: Fife

Highlighting areas, walks and activities in Fife

Kirkcaldy’s Waterfront

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On one of my “meanderings” I made a pit-stop at Kirkcaldy in Fife. As many communities on the Fife coast have amazing beaches, I was curious about this town’s waterfront. Perhaps not the best time to visit given it was January but off I went anyway.

Well, you tell me.

Granted it was dusk and so the sun was going down which added to the ambiance. I sat on the rocks to enjoy Mother Nature’s show with a flask of tea in hand.

Just beautiful! No matter how many photos I took, I felt I could not capture what I was seeing. I continue to be in awe of not only the beauty of this place but the sense of wonder that goes with it.

It sure was a great pit-stop!

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North Queensferry and The Three Bridges at Sunset

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It was time for a break. A quick look at the clock and suddenly I knew exactly where that break should take place! So coffee made and flask in hand, I made my way to North Queensferry! I knew if I left immediately, I would catch the sunset.

I was in need of coffee and sunset.

Entering North Queensferry

Made it! Now you know the drill, right? It was all about finding the seat

Found the perfect seat!
View under The Forth Bridge looking at the two other bridges.

It was a beautiful evening. I swear my coffee tasted better! Coffee, the three bridges and sunset. Perfection.

The Forth Bridge at sunset
The Three Bridges

Lovely sunset views of the three bridges: The Forth Bridge, The Forth Road Bridge, The Queensferry Crossing.

Beautiful sunset with the Three Bridges

As I finished my coffee and had soaked in my surroundings, I started to wonder where my next break would take me LOL!

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Exploring Culross Abbey

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After strolling Culross Village square, I had to make the climb to the church towering in the distance. I am so glad I did! As usual, I got happy fingers and started snapping away. Here are a few of my pics:

Culross Abbey was built in the 1200s and survived until the Reformation, when the abbey church became the parish church.

For me, it was an unexpected find.

My favourite area was the room I had to climb the ladder to see.

Look at that!

The detail in the ceiling was wonderful and the view breath-taking. I had to take a videoclip. Isn’t it amazing?

Fife truly has hidden treasures. What I couldn’t capture was the smell. Someone was burning wood. I love that smell. What a wonderful day!

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Climbing for the Top Culross view

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While walking Culross village square, I spotted a seat and people walking on a hill behind me. Well you know that was going to be my next circuit!

There! Found the stairs to go up. It was beside the palace and just like that I started the ascend.

After locating the stairs, I built up a rhythm, stopping frequently to take in the views. Who am I kidding? Stopping frequently to catch my breath while taking in the views LOL!

I climbed a lot of stairs

More stairs. More of a view.

More stairs. More of that view!

Almost there…..

Made it to the top!

What a view!

A wonderful panoramic view of this coastal village.

It was definitely worth the climb.

Now where is that seat for my coffee?

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Exploring Culross Village

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Again, I love exploring! So as I approached Culross village, I was filled with all kinds of anticipation.

What a quaint and pretty village!

I read that originally, Culross served as a port city on the Firth of Forth and is believed to have been founded by Saint Serf during the 6th century. These are a few pics I took of the Village Square:

Strolling the village square

The most prominent building was Culross Palace. Culross Palace is a late 16th – early 17th century merchant’s house. You cannot miss it! It is a striking amber colour. Unfortunately, it was closed so I had to admire it outside its iron gate.

Outside the Palace gate

It is definitely worth a return visit. It is like time has stopped here. Almost a time capsule. However, the large “Outlander” poster in the village square reminded me what century I was in. Apparently, the village was used as a set for the successful series.

Well, I am marking the village down for a Spring visit. The village must look amazing in Spring.

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