East Neuk comprises of little fishing villages of the most northerly part of the Firth of Forth, (estuary or Firth of Scotland's River Forth). Neuk is the Scots word for Nook or corner.
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The Royal St Andrews Ancient Clubhouse. |
The town of St Andrews. |
We stayed in the town of St Andrews which is home to The Royal and Ancient St Andrews Golf Club, world renown for staging 'The Open'.
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The University of St Andrews |
St Andrews is also home to one of the finest University's in the UK. Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge met and studied at the university.
William and Catherine revisited the university after their marriage... I wonder if Prince George will go there ?
On East Neuk is the pretty little fishing village called Anstruther, we would watch the local fishermen land their catch on the edge of the harbour. The Anstruther Fish bar is voted as producing the best Fish and Chips in the UK. They have won several awards. We can vouch for that, definitely the finest we've tasted on our trips around the UK.....Absolutely delicious! Needless to say all the fish they sell are straight out of the waters around The East Neuk.
We would also buy fresh crabs and langoustines from the fishermen on the quay
Scottish Crab and lobster are landed by the brightly coloured fishing boats in Anstruther harbour.
Lobster from the waters of Anstruther East Neuk .
The famous bridges spanning The Firth of Forth. This is a direct link from Edinburgh at South Ferry to Fife at North Queensferry.
The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge.
The Forth Road Suspension Bridge.
Map of East Neuk North East Scotland.
You know I've never been to Scotland? Must put it on the To Do list...
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ReplyDeleteScotland is a most amazing part of the British Isles, we've travelled up the West Coast and the East Coast, also to the Highlands, taking in Balmoral and The Cairngorms, such breath taking scenery!
You must go !
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Di.
ABCW team.
Another spot to put on my "go there" list! Looks like a great part of Scotland to explore! We have been to Scotland a few times...
ReplyDeletethe "Firth of Forth" just rolls off the tongue!
ReplyDeleteHi Ellen, you'd just love it.
ReplyDeletemy husband is a keen golfer and goes with his buddies on an annual golfing weekend each year.
When we visited he insisted on showing me around a few of the famous golf courses, including The Royal St Andrews, it was so interesting, the clubhouse goes back to the 1400's,
We had lunch there, quite an honour, but my darling is a former club captain he is allowed to wine and dine his lady wife there.....I bet you good folk across the pond must smile at our stuffy ways... I do !
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Di,ABCW team,
That's funny Roger, because Ian and I always call it 'The Firth of the Forth, fifty five...Don't laugh, but for some unknown reason we both have a good chuckle when we say it!
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Di.
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Scotland is just as beautiful as Norway, but the architecture is quite different.
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The town of St. Andrews look exactly like a town I'd like to visit.
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I learned something with this post...
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ReplyDeleteYou must visit St Andrews, you'd love, so much to see and do.
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Di.
ABCW team.
Berowne:
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But what did you learn O Mighty Quiz Master? Ha ha!
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Di,
ABCW team.
It looks like a very beautiful place, I have to say that whole Scotland is a very beautiful country !
ReplyDeleteThat fish-and-chips looks yummy. A lovely place.
ReplyDeleteEach time I drop by here I learn something new. Neuk - Nook this time :-). There's actually a vote on the best Fish n Chips! The fresh fish could be their secret ingredient.
ReplyDeleteOK, the pictures of crab, etc., are making me hungry. NO FAIR! ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteFun stuff. We watch the Open every year (and yes, even though we are Americans, we called it "the Open," not "the British Open," as many are wont to do!) so we love St. Andrews. Something about links golf that's most appealing, no designing courses for the founders of the game! Amy
Gattina:
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Scotland is a beautiful place, we've had several lovely holidays there. I'm planning another one for next
October to celebrate our wedding anniversary, even considering hiring a camper van...watch this space..
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Di.
ABCW team.
Tulika,
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I too have learned so much since I've had the pleasure of contributing and reading posts on ABCW.
You're quite correct in saying the freshness of the fish makes for the star quality of the fish.
Thanks for your comments,
Di.
ABCW team.
Sharp little pencil:
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We had a lobster from one of the fishermen and his wife kindly prepared it for us, I didn't think I could cope with a live creature.
Anyway, it was delicious. I served it with a crunchy green salad and crispy chips.
We watch a lot of golf on TV, which is enjoyable.
Best wishes,
Di,
ABCW team.
I hope I can visit East Neuk one day. It looks very charming. From your photos, it looks like it could be a great place to call home.
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It is a lovely part of Scotland but I wouldn't like to live there as they have some wickedly cold winters, especially with the harsh winds that blow from the north sea. But lovely to visit particularly in Autumn when the colours are changing, quite spectacular!
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Di,
ABCW team.
Where in St. Andrews is your Picture #5?
ReplyDeleteI'm a graduate of the place and maybe my memory is going but I don't recognise that building at all.
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