It is the proper place to spend a spring weekend, and the views are like nothing I might ever seen earlier than.
This coastal spot is a real hidden gem (Picture: Nicola Roy)
There’s really nothing higher than these first few sunny days of spring, when it is clear that winter is behind us for an additional 12 months. It immediately simply makes you wish to head to the seaside, even when there’s nonetheless a little bit of a chill within the air and it is not fairly time for a swim but.
Final weekend, I made a decision to reap the benefits of my newfound pleasure and optimism for all times, and drove to a stunning coastal village that many individuals have by no means heard of. Granted it is tiny, and there is barely something there, however there is a cosy pub and restaurant, spectacular sea views, and it is shut to a different fashionable seaside spot too. Decrease Largo in Fife has a inhabitants of round 2,300, and it is one of the crucial lovely locations I’ve seen.
The tiny village overlooks Largo Bay, on the north aspect of the Firth of Forth in Scotland. It took round an hour and a half to drive from Glasgow, and from Edinburgh, it is solely an hour’s journey away.
Largo is an historic fishing village, cut up into two totally different elements – Decrease and Higher, with the small village of Lundin Hyperlinks simply to the left. Right here, you will not discover amusement arcades or throngs of vacationers, and it has a way more tranquil vibe than different seaside villages I have been to just lately.
However do not let the shortage of sights put you off. The slower tempo of life right here was really addictive, and already I can not wait till my subsequent probability to go to.
Waking as much as these beautiful sea views was an on the spot mood-lifter, particularly when the solar was beating down. It did not matter that it was nonetheless truly fairly chilly – it seemed the half, and the brisk sea air was so invigorating.
Decrease Largo’s seaside is made up of sand and rocks, and it is so clear. We noticed a great deal of individuals out strolling their canines, and even noticed one daring lady taking a dip within the sea, which I am positive felt wonderful after the preliminary shock of the chilly.
The streets have been equally as entertaining to stroll round. It is fairly quiet, so you may barely see any automobiles, however you will notice some extravagantly adorned gardens. The maritime theme was sturdy, with backyard gates adorned with pirates, fish and mermaids.
The Aurrie cafe was the proper breakfast spot (Picture: Nicola Roy)
Breakfast was at The Aurrie, a captivating cafe housed inside an outdated church that had such a comfy and welcoming environment. There was artwork on the partitions from native creators that you might purchase, and an ideal collection of sizzling meals, coffees, and a cake cupboard stuffed stuffed with treats. I opted for the veggie haggis and potato scone roll and a flat white, and it was scrumptious.
Throughout our keep, we additionally dined at The Crusoe, one other fantastically welcoming four-star resort with a restaurant and pub. It has all of the pub classics you’d count on, from mac and cheese to fish and chips, and my complete household totally loved it.
Simply throughout the street is the Railway Inn, one other pub with an actual hearth that I by no means received the possibility to go to, however my dad and mom stated it was nice and the proper spot for an after-dinner drink.
There’s an deserted viaduct in Decrease Largo (Picture: Nicola Roy)
The pub is conveniently located proper beside a powerful viaduct, which is now deserted however nonetheless standing sturdy. It crosses the Keil Burn, and was constructed to serve a part of the Fife Coast Railway Line. It is not been in operation since 1965 because of the restructuring programme of British railways generally known as the Beeching cuts, nevertheless it’s nonetheless a serious landmark and value seeing.
One other key a part of Decrease Largo’s historical past is that it is truly the birthplace of the person who impressed the story of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe – therefore the identify of the resort.
Born in 1676, Alexander Selkirk lived within the village, and the home that now stands at his birthplace on 99-105 Important Avenue incorporates a life-sized statue of him searching over the horizon.
A signpost on the harbour factors in the direction of Juan Fernández Islands, 7,500 miles away, the place he lived for greater than 4 years as a castaway.
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I already cannot wait till my subsequent go to to Decrease Largo. The general vibe of the place was simply so pleasant, and you’ll inform it has such a robust sense of group.
It is the proper place to spend a calming couple of days, however in the event you’re up for venturing a bit additional, the favored seaside city of St Andrews is just round 20 minutes away. It is in all probability most well-known for its golf scene, and for being the place the place royals William and Catherine first met, however there’s additionally a great deal of nice pubs and eating places, bookshops and cafes too.
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