Friday, February 15, 2008

North Fife Cottage Ceres



North Fife Cottage Ceres
. Lavender Cottage is a deceptively spacious stone built cottage in which a programme of sympathetic upgrading has taken place over recent months creating a charming, comfortable home, situated within the popular village.
The property dates back to 1896 and is positioned within a Conservation area.
The good sized accommodation which offers new carpeting throughout comprises a bright, lounge with window to the front and a feature ‘Living Flame’ gas fire, a double bedroom, shower room, breakfasting kitchen fitted with Schreiber base and wall units, white ceramic sink and patio doors which lead out to the rear garden. A carpeted staircase leads up to the upper level, there is storage area below. On the upper level there are two bedrooms and a recently family bathroom fitted with deep bath and over bath electric shower with side screen, wash hand basin set within storage area and w.c.
Comfort is ensured by gas central heating and all windows are double glazed.
To the front of the property is a monoblocked parking area, which accommodates up to two vehicles. To the rear there is a detached garage with useful attached outbuilding / shed.
To the rear the delightful garden has a paved patio section leading out from the patio doors within the kitchen and a further area laid to lawn and mature trees.
Ceres is a popular village which offers a variety of amenities comprising a hotel, public house, butchers shop, grocers, antique shops and play parking. The village offers Primary and Nursery schools and is located on a main bus route with excellent services.

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North Fife Property Flat Leuchars



North Fife Property Flat 28 Henderson Terrace, Leuchars
* Property Type : Flat
* Public Rooms : 1
* Bedrooms : 2
* Bathrooms : 1
* Garden : yes
* Garage : no

A modernised first floor flat set within the popular village of Leuchars. This property is located within close proximity Leuchars central area and provides easy access to St Andrews and Dundee.
Lounge, modern breakfasting kitchen, two double bedrooms, modern shower room, gas central heating, double glazing

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North Fife Detached Villa St Andrews



North Fife Detached Villa St Andrews, Orchard House is a beautifully presented individual and modern villa set within an idyllic location. Situated within a short distance of St Andrews excellent amenities and enjoys a semi-rural aspect.

Living room, sun room, dining kitchen, study, utility room, four double bedrooms, two en-suite, family bathroom, gas central heating, double glazing, double garage, mature garden grounds.

Orchard House, St Andrews
Click for full particulars Offers over £525,000

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

North Fife Snowdrops

Today on my way to Newburgh North Fife I called in at Ballinbreich Farm to record the stands of natural snowdrops. Around Ballinbreich Castle on the banks of the River Tay in uncultivated ground many wild flowers abound, snowdrops followed by lesser celandine and bluebells at the beginning of the botanical year.


These Snowdrops in North Fife surrounding Ballinbreich Castle stand in huge clumps, growing through the leaf litter.





In amongst the leaf litter was this animal skull, I think it maybe a badger, perhaps someone will inform me.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

North Fife Tay View February



North Fife Tay View February



Each day I pass Black Earnside on my way to Newburgh. The view of the Tay is always different, today the wind was absent, cold nevertheless but for February OK. In the river are marker posts to guide the pilots of ships that pass by on their way to Perth. In the middle background, even on a misty day you can see Shehallion pointy peak in the distance. The tallest Peak in Perthshire.

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Monday, February 11, 2008

Old photograph St Andrews North Fife from the links



Old photograph St Andrews North Fife from the links. Not much has changed over the years, the people are dead, the course and buildings remain.

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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Fife Anthology



This is the first ever anthology of writing about Fife, a part of Scotland with an immensely rich tradition of history and literature. It gathers together all of the great characters of Scottish history who have acted out their dramas within the famous Kingdom of Fife, including North Fife, St Margaret and Alexander I, James VI and the Earl of Moray, Cardinal Beaton and Archbishop Sharp, Mary Queen of Scots and John Knox. Here too are the many great writers, from Robert Henryson to Robert Louis Stevenson, Walter Scott to Thomas Carlyle, all the way up to Ian Rankin.All walks of life are represented here - the whalers of Kirkcaldy and the miners of Lindsay Colliery; ambulance men and Hammermen; witches and magicians; and, golfers and distillers. The background to their lives, the fine castles and cottages, pretty villages and scenes of rural beauty are celebrated in wonderfully varied prose and poetry. Anyone who knows and loves Fife will find here a collection of vivid and entertaining writing that unfolds the full splendour of Scotland's fringe of gold.
Fringe of Gold. Fringe of Gold: The Fife Anthology .

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North Fife George Hotel Newburgh



North Fife George Hotel Newburgh. This one hundred year old Photograph is a westerly view of the High Street, Little has changed, the buildings remain much the same, people still hang out but the absence of modern traffic and street signs makes for an eerie presence.


Newburgh High Street as it looks now.

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Saturday, February 09, 2008

North Fife Losar Celebration



North Fife Losar Celebration. Each New year of the Tibetan and Chinese Calendar for the last thirty plus I have Celebrated in the traditional way. Always at any festive moment people eat. We do our practice, resolve to be happy and wish all auspiciousness for the benefit of sentient beings. Anyway, traditionally Tibetans cook Momos very tasty morsels. I was shown the process in Rumtek Monastery Sikkim in the late nineteen eighties and have cooked them each year, many times actually because they are so nice.



The author, who comes from the southern part of Tibet, spent some years in his youth cooking in a Tibetan monastery near the Nepalese frontier. He wrote this book in order to preserve an important part of the culture of his people. The result is a work of remarkable authenticity. The heart of it is in the collection of 'pure' Tibetan recipes, prefaced by ten engaging chapters which describe Tibetan food habits.

Food in Tibetan Life

If you have fond memories of Tibetan food or would like to try it and you love to cook, go for it.

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Sunday, February 03, 2008

North Fife Romantic Break St Andrews



North Fife Romantic Break at St Andrews Golf Hotel.

You don’t need to be newly weds to take advantage of our romantic getaway package, to make your stay extra special, we can on request have our champagne package in your room on arrival. This includes a bottle of House Champagne, fresh bouquet of flowers and a box of Thorntons chocolates.

The cost for this package is an additional £50.00



St Andrews Golf Hotel has 22 beautifully decorated bedrooms all have private en suite facilities with luxurious Molton Brown toiletries, robes, television, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

Executive Suite – Can accommodate up to 5 people and is ideal for families looking to escape or for couples looking for a Romantic Truly Luxurious Suite. Can be set with either a King-size or twin beds, has a dining table where you can enjoy room service from. Additionally, there is a fantastic sofa and chair to take advantage of the magnificent views over St Andrews Bay and the famous golf courses from a huge Victorian Bay window.

The huge Bathroom is a must….. Enjoy the beautiful roll top bath, again with views over the Bay, a large walk in shower and his & her sinks, fully tiled walls and floors make this a truly outstanding bathroom.
Tarrif
Tel- 01334 472611 Fax- 01334 472188

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North Fife Valentines Break Rufflets St Andrews


North Fife Valentines Break Rufflets St Andrews.
Can you think of a more romantic setting for a romantic weekend break? Rufflets, a member of small luxury hotels of the world, presents the most magical setting for your romantic weekend break in Scotland.

Each of our 24 rooms are individually decorated to the highest standard (as you would expect from one of Britain's top 200 hotels). View our 10 acres of award winning gardens, stroll through the romantic historical town of St Andrews or simply relax with a drink in one of our public rooms. Our romantic weekend break includes:

* 2 nights luxury 5 star accommodation
* 2 evening meals in our 2 Rosette Fine Dining Restaurant
* Full Scottish Breakfast
* Complimentary Gift Basket
* Evening turndown service

Romantic Break Package Total Cost for two people - £590 (Valid through to- 31st March 2008, excl. Easter)
Our Turret Rooms and Suite carry a supplement of £50 per night and £70 per night respectively.
We will happily provide flowers or a bottle of champagne on arrival at an additional cost. To book your romantic break call reservations on 01334 472594, book online or send an enquiry.

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