Fernie

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Fernie

Pathcondie from Monimail Looking north-westwards up the hill from Monimail towards Pathcondie. — Pathcondie from Monimail Credit: Scott Cormie

Fernie is a small village located in the historic county of Fife, Scotland. Situated about 10 miles southwest of Cupar, the village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by green fields and rolling hills. With a population of around 200 people, Fernie exudes a tranquil and rural ambiance.

The village is known for its charming traditional architecture, with many of the houses dating back several centuries. The center of Fernie features a cluster of stone-built cottages, giving it a timeless and idyllic feel. The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers.

Fernie boasts a strong sense of community, with various social events and activities bringing residents together. The village hall serves as a hub for gatherings, hosting a range of events throughout the year. Additionally, the local primary school plays a vital role in the community, providing education to children from Fernie and the surrounding areas.

While Fernie may be small in size, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. Cupar, with its wider range of amenities and services, is easily accessible, ensuring that residents have convenient access to shops, healthcare facilities, and recreational opportunities.

Overall, Fernie offers a peaceful and close-knit community, picturesque surroundings, and a convenient location for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle while still being within reach of urban amenities.

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Fernie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.322344/-3.117232 or Grid Reference NO3115. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pathcondie from Monimail

Looking north-westwards up the hill from Monimail towards Pathcondie.

Scott Cormie

Geese in a stubble field

Geese in a stubble field to the south of the Letham to Bow of Fife road.

Scott Cormie

Letham Toll

Letham Toll on the A92, viewed from the minor road to the south-east.

Scott Cormie

Nisbetfield from the south

Looking north from Monimail up the hill to Nisbetfield.

Scott Cormie

Small loch on site of disused Fife quarry

A series of small lochs have been created on the site of Mountcastle sand and gravel quarry. Now a haven for birds, with lochans to the SW of the site in the process of being turned into Eden Springs Fishery (planning permission under appeal). This loch is closest to existing Letham Ponds - view towards Monimail.

Jackie Proven

Loch on site of disused quarry surrounded by farmland

Eastern edge of one of several small lochs created on the site of Mountcastle quarry, near Letham, perfect for reed bunting and water birds.

Jackie Proven

Abandoned farm at Gowdie

Wonderful views to the south and east, with Hopetown monument just visible on the skyline

David

Collairniehill farm ruin

David

Gowdie

A ruined farm above Letham. The grass above is grazed by cattle in the Summer months, the dark green is oilseed rape which had just started its Spring growth spurt.

Richard Webb

Gowdie

A ruined farm above Letham.

Richard Webb

Oilseed rape, Gowdie

Arable land above Letham with a view towards Mount Hill.

Richard Webb

Ruin, Gowdie

East gable end of the farmhouse. I passed by quickly, it looks like a deep breath is all that is needed to bring it down. The stonework is interesting, undressed stone, probably cleared off the fields. The igneous rock of the Ochil Hills is not far beneath the surface here.

Richard Webb

Hill above Gowdie

A 198m summit with mobile mast. I cannot find the name of the hill, but I would bet Gowdie features in it. Did not hang about, I got the headache you used to get with early mobile telephones. There is evidence that the summit area was once wooded and there are some surviving trees here. Other than the microwaves, a rather lovely place.

Richard Webb

View towards Dunbog Hill

A field of sheep, the only livestock I saw today, although in Summer there are always a lot of cattle up here. The pale object in the dip is a combine. There are about seven people walking across the far slope, the sheep were not too bothered.

Richard Webb

Hills behind Letham

Over the back from Gowdie overlooking a mixed landscape of arable land, small woods and open grazing with a lot of whins growing, especially on Collairnie Hill, my destination. There is a big clearance cairn in the newly ploughed field. Gorse grows well on basalt uplands, especially where there snow drifts tend to form. The distant hill is Norman's Law and the scenery there is similar to here. They may not be high, but Fife's bit of the Ochils is very rewarding.

Richard Webb

View towards Collairniehill

The ruin of Collairniehill lies beneath gorse covered Collairnie Hill. The distant view is past Norman's Law to Craigowl Hill in the Sidlaws, past Dundee.

Richard Webb

Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood

The track runs along the northern and western end of the wood and is very useful for dodging fences and crops. A continuation carries on to the ruins at Gowdie. There is more woodland on Cunnoquhie West Hill than currently mapped.

Richard Webb

Cunnoquhie West Hill

Although this hill is not named on the OS map, the woodland east of it is named as Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood (confusingly, and as opposed to Cunnoquhie East Hill Wood). I have therefore chosen to call it Connoquhie West Hill, but am prepared to be corrected!

Becky Williamson

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Fernie is located at Grid Ref: NO3115 (Lat: 56.322344, Lng: -3.117232)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife