In Victorian times Burntisland was a popular holiday destination. Many families, particularly from Edinburgh, stayed the whole summer. They arrived by ferry from Granton or by train over the Forth Bridge.

Many more came for the day – and still do.

Now day trippers are more likely to come by car, though many come by rail (some even hire whole trains!)

About thirty years ago there was even a small ferry service, perhaps this will be revived.

Now short breaks are a common activity. Burntisland already has two established hotels – the Sands and the Kingswood – and various Airbnb offerings.

Breaks are no longer just for summer. Burntisland has recently added three more places for visitors to consider staying.

(Previously known as Bank House Hotel)

https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/burntisland-house.en-gb.html

http://www.beachhouseburntisland.co.uk

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One day this site will have a ‘where to stay’ page.

On Saturday beach walkers discovered a dead seal.

Today it has been suggested that the seal died trying to give birth.

Some people believe the body is that of Sammy (pictured), well known for competing (and begging) for fish in the harbour.

Burgh Chambers specially illuminated by the Community Council

Tomorrow isn’t just another annual Remembrance Day, it also marks 100 years since the end of the First World War.

This was seen, at the time, as so awful (over 16,000,000 people died), that it should never happen again.

Just over 20 later it happened again with more than 50,000,000 killed. Even that didn’t result in the end to conflicts large and small.

Remembrance Day means different things to everyone taking part. Some have relatives killed, injured or damaged by past or more recent wars. Others will think of people from the town and wider world who fought in the hope of a better future for all.

Some people regard wars as inevitable and part of human nature, but few can disagree that as much as possible should be done to prevent or resolve conflicts that could escalate.

Once again the Community Council has organised a Parade which will leave Harbour Place at 10:15 and walk to Erskine Church led by the Pipe Band.

The Burgh Chambers will be open from 9:00 for people to meet-up before the parade. Anyone with a wreath to lay at the War Memorial at noon who doesn’t want to take it on the parade may leave it and it will be transported to the Memorial in time for the ceremony.

The Burgh Chambers will also be open for refreshments afterwards.

More details including list of organisations taking part.

Parade details

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=637517463317378&id=355277694874691

Poster on Burntisland CC noticeboard

https://m.facebook.com/pg/burntislandanddistrictpipeband/posts/

Poster on Community Council noticeboard

Agenda

Takes planning and work before and after the evening. Burntisland Events Group will be looking for help next year too.

Drone view

This is Solid Rock in the High Street, where food and other items are distributed.

Donations also accepted here at these times and at the Toll Community Centre Monday to Friday 9-3.

Burntisland Parish Church and Erskine Church are collection points too.