Lower Largo, Scotland, 'home' of Robinson Crusoe
(Above image is a capture of Robinson Crusoe statue outside Selkirk's birthplace,) This evening, I am posting information on the historic village of Lower Largo located on the Fife Coast in the east of Scotland. This village, with its fishing industry heritage, has a history dating back at least 1100 years and probably much longer. It is located in a bay on the north coast of the Firth of Forth (estuary), a good vantage point for views of the Firth. Lower Largo Foreshore Today, Lower Largo is best known for its connection with the fictional Robinson Crusoe, a character modelled on the real world exploits of local man, Alexander Selkirk (1676-1721). Outside Selkirk’s birthplace on Main Street is a Crusoe inspired statue. Lower Largo is also home to the Crusoe Hotel. Other facts and information concerning Lower Largo: Crusoe inspired carved totem at Lower Largo Population: 1900 (in conjunction with adjacent Lundin Links). Located 4...