Elie, Scotland


 Introduction

This afternoon I am reporting on the popular Fife coast village of Elie.

 


Information on Elie

  • Population (in conjunction with nearby Earlsferry) about 710 persons.
  • Located in East Neuk of Fife where it is most westerly of the five East Neuk villages..
  • From Edinburgh distance is about 45 miles to N.E. Alternatively, about 15 miles due south of St Andrews.
  • Etymology:No consensus on origin of name. However, el ige (Old English for 'isle of eels' ) is credible. 
  • Holiday Activities: The village's golden sands are a long-standing attraction. There is also a busy watersports centre at the harbour which includes windsurfing, sailing and conoeing. Mountain bike hire is also available.
  • Accommodation and Eatery: The Ship Inn overlooks the waterfront and has a good reputation for food. 
  • Golf :St Andrews is 15 miles to the north, Lundin Links is about 7 miles to west,Crail is about 15 miles to N.E. Elie has it's own 18 hole links course.
  • Hiking: Elie is on the route of the Fife Coastal Path which runs along the the eastern coast of Scotland and offers a mix of beautiful views and historic sites.   

Images 

 Coastal cliffs


 Golden Sands


 Kite Flying

 


 Summer on the beach

 


 More information on the Fife Coast.

The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland includes a section on the Fife Coast. ISBN is 978-1-9161`332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.

 

 

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