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Theresa Hughes
Fife Council, Development Services
Floor 2 Kingdom House
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Glenrothes
KY7 5LY
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Fife - East & St Andrews: 02 September 2012

Get behind the scenes of some fascinating buildings in East Fife this September.

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Scotstarvit Tower

02.09.12 (12.00-16.00)

Opposite entrance to NTS Hill of Tarvit Mansion House off A916. KY15 5PB

Courtesy of National Trust for Scotland.

Sturdy fifteenth century tower house onthe saddle between Cupar and Ceres. Once home to the out-spoken Sir John Scott who penned an infamous tirade against a century of politicians in “Scott of Scotstarvit’s Staggering Statement of Scots Statesmen”.

Building Date: 15th C

Access to the roof parapet will be entirely at the discretion of the Trust. Open 12.00 – 4.00

NB: There is NO PARKING along the farm track or at the tower. Please park at Hill of Tarvit Mansion House car park and walk back to Tower (700m)

Scott's / Quaker Oats Factory

02.09.12 (11.00-16.30)

Uthrogle Mill Complex, off A91 Carslogie Road from Cupar, Cupar, KY15 4PD

By popular demand the milling complex opens its doors again, providing another glimpse of the processing of two of Scotland’s most famous brands - Scott’s Porage and Quaker Oats!

The working mill will provide guided tours with full safety gear every half hour ending with a porridge tasting. Last tour at 4.30. Follow the signs for parking and assembly. Flat shoes required in mill area.

Senate Room

02.09.12 (12.00-17.00)

University of St. Andrews, South Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9JU

The Senate Room building dates from 1826 and is used for meetings by the University’s senior academic committees. The magnificent fireplace and room fittings were designed by Robert Rowand Anderson in 1897-8.
Building Date: 1826

Fine art works by Raeburn, Lely and Wilkie as well as the world’s first splitsecond clock can be seen.

St Mary's Epicscopal Church

02.09.12 (9.30-10.30, 12.30-17.00)

10 High Street, Newport-on-Tay, DD6 8DA

Pretty Victorian church celebrating 125yrs. Fine oak panelling, Thomas Kempe studio stained glass and unusual carving of Christ by one of Scotlands best sculptors William Lamb of Montrose. Vestments and beautifully embroidered church dressings will be on display.

Free leaflet.
Open 9.30 -10.30 and 12.30 - 5.00
Refreshments available in hall

St Michael’s & All Angels Church and Guided Walk

02.09.12 (12.00-18.00)

St Michael’s & All Angels Church, Rotten Row, Elie, KY9 1AY

One of the few remaining iron churches in Scotland. Visit this charming 107 year old structure with its moving history. It may be “blue” on the outside but it’s full of warmth and fine details. Complete with a guided walk around pretty Earlsferry.

Guided Walks from the church every half hour from 1.00. Walk approx 1hr. Church open 12.00-18.00. Refreshments available.

Walking tours

St Monans Windmill

02.09.12 (12.00-16.00)

Fife Coastal Path E of St Monans, St Monans, KY10 2BB

Enjoy a part of Fife Coastal Path from either St Monans (0.75 mile) or Pittenweem (1.5 miles) to visit this late 18th century windmill and gain insight into its historical use. The restored windmill is the last remaining windmill in Fife. Great views of the Forth.

Building Date: 18C

Image (c) www. scran.ac.uk

Scottish Archaeology Month & Doors Open Day joint event

The Leng Chapel

02.09.12 (11.00-17.00)

0.5 mile from A92, 2 miles S of Newport-on-Tay, nr Forgan

Stunning miniature cathedral in 13th century French Gothic style designed by T Martin Cappon. Built by Sir John Leng as a memorial to his wife in 1895-7 its charming detail and inspired location combine to make it one of Fife's hidden gems.
Architect: T Martin Cappon
Building Date: 1895

On A92, 2 miles south of Newport-on-Tay, 0.5 mile from A92 (turn east just after Forgan Village if heading south).

Note: steep path up to Chapel. Free leaflet. Guide on duty.

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