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This is the beach at Elie/Earlsferry, Fife, Scotland. It is about 12 miles south of St. Andrews, the home of golf. It's where my dad was born. He stayed there until he was 28 when he came to the U.S.A. My dad has a website called "Scottish Heritage" where he tells stories of life growing up in Scotland. It's a great read!
Map showing Elie and Earlsferry
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The shorter house with dormer windows is called "The Cross." My dad was born in the downstairs room to the left of the door. It used to be a weaver's cottage.
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As a matter
of interest,
Harry
"Chippy" McNeish's
wife lived in the taller house directly
to the left. McNeish was Sir
Earnest Shackleton's
carpenter on the ship,
Endurance,
which sailed to the Antarctic.
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These are some of my Scottish
treasures. My
Grandfather &
Uncle
John were golf professionals and golf club makers in
Earlsferry.
They made the clubs by hand. I retrieved the wooden driver head
from my Uncle John's scrap pile!
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This is Ruby Bay and The Lady's Tower. You can find Elie Rubies in the sand. My dad gave me a ring with garnets which were found on this beach. It is one of my favorite places.
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This cave shelter is tucked into the corner of Ruby Bay. I suspect it was originally built for Lady Anstruther as a place for her in which to change her clothes when she went swimming here. Nearby is the Elie Lighthouse. |
This is St. Monans Church. It was built in 1362. My Great Great Grandmother & Great Great Grandfather and my Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather and Grandmother and Grandfather were all born and lived in St. Monans. My Grandma and Grandpa were married in this church and are buried in the graveyard which overlooks the North Sea.
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If you are looking for out of this world fish and chips, the Anstruther Fish Bar is it! It is busy year round. On our last trip to Scotland we ate fish & chips there four times! |
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The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. Notice the bumblebee?
To read more about my Scottish Heritage, visit my dad's website.
photos by Heather Reekie Renz June, 2001 |
