Dunstanburgh Castle

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Dunstanburgh Castle
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“Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortification on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton. The castle was built by Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster between 1313 and 1322, taking advantage of the site's natural defences and the existing…”
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The GuardianAug 25

Boat trips, swimming and seafood: 10 of the UK’s best harbour towns and villages

From smoked kippers in Northumberland to dolphin spotting in Dorset and a palm-fringed village on a sea loch in the Scottish Highlands The historic harbour is the hub of this working East Neuk fishing port, home to a fleet of about 30 small trawlers and creel boats. Their catches are sold at the covered market on the quay each weekday morning, and served at the harbourside Dory Bistro and Chip…

ruins a mile's walk up the coast from Craster

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  • Dunstanburgh CastleAttractionruins a mile's walk up the coast from Craster
  • L Robson & SonsPlaceproducing kippers at its smokehouse since 1856
  • Elsewhere
  • Dory BistroRestaurantPittenweem, United Kingdomserves catches from local trawlers and creel boats
  • Chip AhoyRestaurantPittenweem, United Kingdompub serving local catches
  • West Braes ProjectPlacePittenweem, United Kingdomlocal group that saved the swimming pool
  • Fife Coastal PathTrailPittenweem, United Kingdomlinks Pittenweem, St Monans, Anstruther, and Crail
  • The BankPubAnstruther, United Kingdomhas harbour-view rooms
  • Heritage HubMuseumCarnlough, United Kingdomtells the story of the harbour's construction
  • Cranny FallsSightCarnlough, United Kingdomaccessible via footpath from old railway line
  • Twilight coffeeshopRestaurantCarnlough, United Kingdomserves brunch and has bunkhouse accommodation
  • Harbourview hotelHotelCarnlough, United Kingdomoffers over 200 Irish whiskeys and hosts a festival
  • Gribbin headlandSightSolva, United Kingdomoffers fantastic views over Lower and Upper Solva
  • Harbour InnPubSolva, United KingdomFor amazing food, refreshing drinks and great company, come and visit us at The Harbour Inn Solva Pembrokeshire in…
  • Hats & BarrelsRestaurantSolva, United Kingdomserves fresh fish, seasonal lobster and crab
  • Cambrian InnPubSolva, United Kingdomrestaurant with five rooms
  • Cafe on the QuayRestaurantSolva, United Kingdom
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