The Coastal Town Of Dysart - Fife Scotland

in #hive-1949133 years ago

Hi Everyone

This is a collection of shots taken at the weekend while I was out wandering around the town of Dysart here in Fife on the east coast of Scotland.
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These first shots show St Serfs tower. This building was first constructed in the 13th centaury and was used as a church up until the 1800s when it fell into disrepair and was abandoned.
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During the first and second world wars it was used as a look out tower.

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Im not sure the origins of this art installation but I love the contrast of the colours of the wooden pillars with the sky and sea behind them. It makes for an interesting composition.
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This old boat has seen better days but again it works for a unique photographic composition here.
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Dysart harbour on a cold grey overcast day.
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Many of the old buildings in the harbour have this beautifully weathered wood on them.
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The historic harbourmasters house is now home to a museum and café.
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I love these sheds , they are beautifully decorated with many nautical treasures of the sea :).
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Every time I get up close to them I notice a new unique photo opportunity
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Notice the anchor made out of keys...
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I am unsure what this is , its kind of creepy but again offers a unique reflection composition.
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This old house is so aesthetically pleasing to me.
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Again we have some beautifully weathered blue wooden boards.
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The key stone above the door seems to suggest it was built in the 1700s.I feel like if I peer through the letter box or keyhole I will see the ghosts of long dead sailors playing cards , drinking rum and singing sea shanties.
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The stonework is made up of rocks and bricks collected from the nearby beach. This building literally has the sea running through its bones.
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Behind the old blue doored house we find part of St Serfs Churchyard.
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Alot of these buildings were built between the 17th and 19th centauries.
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In the centre of town we find the Old Tolbooth and Town House originally built in 1576.
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While walking through town I noticed this derelict building with its windows boarded up. The basket ball net , the boarded windows and the old tiled house make for another unique composition.
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Looking from the cliffs of Dysart over to the neighbouring town of West Wemyss.
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Well that's all folks. I hope you enjoyed this little look at a historic little coastal town.

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That is a nice photo story...

Thanks for checking out my post Andy :)

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