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East Neuk of Fife

Ruth Sanderson visits the East Neuk of Fife, where she walks the coastal path and explores tiny fishing villages which have become havens for artists.

Ruth Sanderson visits the East Neuk of Fife on the east coast of Scotland. "Neuk" is the Scots word for a nook or corner, and Ruth finds plenty of interesting corners to explore as she braves the wind and the cold to meander up the coastline from Elie to Crail. She finds out about the Fife coastal path, discovers some of its many beaches and learns about its seabirds. She also meets a geologist-turned-restaurateur with a professional interest in the area's sealife, who tells her about the importance of fish to the region's trading history. Some of the old fishing villages are now havens for artists: in Crail Ruth visits a family-run pottery which was set up in the 1960s, and discovers how the landscape has inspired three generations of creativity.

Produced and presented by Ruth Sanderson

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24 minutes

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Sat 21 Jan 2023 06:07

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  • Thu 19 Jan 2023 15:00
  • Sat 21 Jan 2023 06:07

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