Ramblers
Ramblers
The Rambling Group holds regular outings to local venues around Fife and Tayside. The walks chosen are usually around 4 to 7 miles long and end up with lunch - the highlight of the day ! Numbers vary from 6 to 16 and new members are welcome. It is a low-key ramble with as few inclines as possible and coffee stops built in to the plan. New members are more than welcome. If you’d like more information then contact Neil Sibbit ([email protected]). An email will be sent out prior to the event to see who is available.
2022 Outing Dates: TBA
Drumoig Rambles: Notes and photos from various outings
May 2022 – Springfield to Crawford Priory
THE RAMBLERS RETURN.
No, this is not the name of a TV pub – it marked the return of the Drumoig Ramblers Group to activity after the long lay-off following the Covid pandemic.
Eight intrepid ramblers convened at Fisher & Donaldson’s in Cupar on Tuesday 10th May to fortify ourselves with caffeine before the exercise ahead – my goodness, we had to walk 3 ½ miles!
Ably led by expedition leader, Alan Davidson, we set off from Springfield to visit the ruins of Crawford Priory – never heard of it? Neither had anyone else! It turned out to be an intriguing visit with glimpses of lost splendours and ages past.
Crawford Priory was an impressive Gothic mansion built from 1809 onwards by Lady Mary Crawford, heiress to the Lindsay-Crawford estates. She never married but she was of a religious turn of mind hence the design being reminiscent of a Priory (on a grand scale).
The Priory is now a sad but impressive ruin but the massive stables have been preserved as extensive private properties giving a glimpse of the scale of the original vision.
A convivial lunch was had in “Muddy Boots” - well, our boots may have been slightly muddy but, for the unintiated, I’m referring to the farm shop at Balmalcolm.
An expedition of this sort is not without its dangers but I’m pleased to say that our intrepid band were not daunted and arrived home unscathed.
Well done, Alan. That’ll be a hard act to follow!
October 2019 – St Andrews to the Castle Course
A fine sunny day showed St Andrews and the Coastal Path at its best. A brief history tour from the Bruce Embankment to the East Sands was amateurishly given by Alec, assisted by his fellow amateur historian Martin. The walk along the coastal path, for lunch at the Castle Course, offered some fine views of the East Sands.
The Rambling Group holds regular outings to local venues around Fife and Tayside. The walks chosen are usually around 4 to 7 miles long and end up with lunch - the highlight of the day ! Numbers vary from 6 to 16 and new members are welcome. It is a low-key ramble with as few inclines as possible and coffee stops built in to the plan. New members are more than welcome. If you’d like more information then contact Neil Sibbit ([email protected]). An email will be sent out prior to the event to see who is available.
2022 Outing Dates: TBA
Drumoig Rambles: Notes and photos from various outings
May 2022 – Springfield to Crawford Priory
THE RAMBLERS RETURN.
No, this is not the name of a TV pub – it marked the return of the Drumoig Ramblers Group to activity after the long lay-off following the Covid pandemic.
Eight intrepid ramblers convened at Fisher & Donaldson’s in Cupar on Tuesday 10th May to fortify ourselves with caffeine before the exercise ahead – my goodness, we had to walk 3 ½ miles!
Ably led by expedition leader, Alan Davidson, we set off from Springfield to visit the ruins of Crawford Priory – never heard of it? Neither had anyone else! It turned out to be an intriguing visit with glimpses of lost splendours and ages past.
Crawford Priory was an impressive Gothic mansion built from 1809 onwards by Lady Mary Crawford, heiress to the Lindsay-Crawford estates. She never married but she was of a religious turn of mind hence the design being reminiscent of a Priory (on a grand scale).
The Priory is now a sad but impressive ruin but the massive stables have been preserved as extensive private properties giving a glimpse of the scale of the original vision.
A convivial lunch was had in “Muddy Boots” - well, our boots may have been slightly muddy but, for the unintiated, I’m referring to the farm shop at Balmalcolm.
An expedition of this sort is not without its dangers but I’m pleased to say that our intrepid band were not daunted and arrived home unscathed.
Well done, Alan. That’ll be a hard act to follow!
October 2019 – St Andrews to the Castle Course
A fine sunny day showed St Andrews and the Coastal Path at its best. A brief history tour from the Bruce Embankment to the East Sands was amateurishly given by Alec, assisted by his fellow amateur historian Martin. The walk along the coastal path, for lunch at the Castle Course, offered some fine views of the East Sands.
April 2019 – Gauldry and Kilmany circle
Starting at Gauldry, or “The Gauldry” to be precise, this ramble set off south over the rolling countryside to Kilmany. Locals should know that Kilmany is famous as the birthplace of Scottish racing champion, Jim Clark. Although he is more known for his links to the Borders, where a museum in Duns is dedicated to his life, there is a bronze statue of Gentleman Jim Clark in Kilmany village. Not ones to miss a photo opportunity, the Ramblers posed with Jim for the obligatory group photo. The route then follows an old railway line under the main A92 then back to Gauldry.
Starting at Gauldry, or “The Gauldry” to be precise, this ramble set off south over the rolling countryside to Kilmany. Locals should know that Kilmany is famous as the birthplace of Scottish racing champion, Jim Clark. Although he is more known for his links to the Borders, where a museum in Duns is dedicated to his life, there is a bronze statue of Gentleman Jim Clark in Kilmany village. Not ones to miss a photo opportunity, the Ramblers posed with Jim for the obligatory group photo. The route then follows an old railway line under the main A92 then back to Gauldry.
19th March 2019 - Falkland
The planned route around Falkland Estate was replaced at the last minute by a walk to the Bonnet Stane. This unusual rock formation lies at the foot of West Lomond and is normally a pleasant stroll to view the rock and the man-made cave underneath. However, the weather decided to defy the forecast and give us a couple of showers and wind to deal with. After posing like adventurers, it was back to the Pillars of Hercules for lunch. We’ll save the Falkland Estate paths for another visit.
The planned route around Falkland Estate was replaced at the last minute by a walk to the Bonnet Stane. This unusual rock formation lies at the foot of West Lomond and is normally a pleasant stroll to view the rock and the man-made cave underneath. However, the weather decided to defy the forecast and give us a couple of showers and wind to deal with. After posing like adventurers, it was back to the Pillars of Hercules for lunch. We’ll save the Falkland Estate paths for another visit.
5th February 2019 - Newport
A local route, combining bits of familiar paths to take us up Serpentine Avenue to Washer Willy's road then into Newport via Causewayhead and Tayfield Estate. A good lunch and blether at the Kitschnbake Cafe then back to the cars.
11 December 2018 - St Andrews
This years Drumoig Ramblers Christmas walk started with coffee at the Balgove Larder. The group then crossed over to the golf links walked along the course and back along the beach finishing with lunch at the Links Clubhouse.
A local route, combining bits of familiar paths to take us up Serpentine Avenue to Washer Willy's road then into Newport via Causewayhead and Tayfield Estate. A good lunch and blether at the Kitschnbake Cafe then back to the cars.
11 December 2018 - St Andrews
This years Drumoig Ramblers Christmas walk started with coffee at the Balgove Larder. The group then crossed over to the golf links walked along the course and back along the beach finishing with lunch at the Links Clubhouse.
A sunny day at Tayport
6 February 2018 - St Andrews Golf Links and West Sands