Fife Summer Trail - Day Three, East Neuk Gardens - Friday 5 June
Our third and final day of the Fife Summer Trail explores the gardens of Fife’s picturesque East Neuk, with its beautiful coastline and paths, cosy cottages and painted buildings. Look out for secret gardens bursting with planting and spectacular views from gardens across the sea as you explore the wonderful gardens of Fife’s coastline.
46 South St, KY16 9JT, St Andrews, June Baxter - 11am-3pm
Renowned town garden in medieval long rig, with orchard underplanted with wildflowers and bulbs, and many unusual flowering shrubs. Roses and other climbers clothe the surrounding high walls. Shrub roses planted in a delightful central parterre fill the air with scent. An historic and unique feature in St Andrews, but also a wonderfully planted space where different styles of planting complement the range of plants used. Historic doocot.
Cambo Farmhouse, Kingsbarns, KY16 8QD, Peter and Catherine Erskine - 11am-7pm
7B temple Crescent, Crail, KY10 3RS, (at the end of lane leading to the Old Vinery) Lesley Augustin-McBride - 11am-7pm
A small garden, but interestingly laid out. Full of colour and interest, with lots of pottery made by the gardener.
12 West Forth Street Cellardyke, KY10 3HL, Anna Morton -11am-4pm please note, the main entrance will be from green gate in School Road KY10 3HX (at the back of the house)
Easter Kellie Cottage, KY10 2RF, Marlis and Graham Lawson - 11am-7pm
Gilston, by Largoward, Leven KY8 5QP, Cath and Edward Baxter - 11am-7pm
Little Dumbarnie Upper Largo KY8 6JG, Pat Hughes -11am-7pm
This is a 1/3 acre plot with outstanding views across the Forth Mixed borders, sheltered wall with productive outdoor apricot tree, Greenhouse, Vegetable plot and good selection of roses and peonies.
Seabeach, West Shore, Pittenweem KY10 2NU, 11am-7pm, Amanda and Brad Wood - 11am-7pm
Seabeach’s coastal location offers spectacular views out over the Firth of Forth. Surprisingly sheltered, this one-acre site has been evolving since 2020, as we learn what survives in the wind, sea-spray and poor, stony soil. Formerly Pittenweem’s Gas Works, the garden now features irises, delphiniums, cottage garden borders, raised vegetable beds and formal planting. High stone walls attest to the site’s industrial past and excavated old bricks and stone have been incorporated into the new garden. Meandering hillside beds, planted in blue and white, are designed to mirror the sea and rocky skellies beyond.
