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"Dutch Village", Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews

"Dutch Village", Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews
Craigtoun Country Park is a country park located approximately 4 miles to the south-west of St Andrews in the county of Fife, Scotland. The site is currently owned by Fife Council, with park amenities being operated as of 2012 by the charitable organisation Friends of Craigtoun Park. The park was originally part of the Mount Melville Estate, 47 acres (19 ha) of which was purchased by Fife County Council for £25,000 in 1947. Quoted from Wikipedia

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 Joe, Son of the Rock
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When Dutch tourists visit Preston Mill near East Linton in East Lothian, they always say it doesn't look Dutch. I will look out a pic of the mill and post it soon.
4 years ago. Edited 19 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
It puzzled me as to why it was called 'Dutch Village', but it is beautiful, especially in this picture, with the stunning blue sky and reflections. Cheers, Rosa.
4 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
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Thanks, Rosa, it puzzles me too. The only thing I can think of, is that many buildings in Fife have Dutch pantiles. There was a lot of trade between Fife and the Netherlands. When the ships returned, they couldn't sail empty, they needed ballast. So they used roof tiles.
4 years ago.
 Ulrich John
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Wonderful !
4 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
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Thanks for your very kind comment, Ulrich John. Cheers, Joe
4 years ago.

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