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Elie
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Overview
Elie is a popular resort gathered around a curve of golden brown sand on the picturesque south coast of the East Neuk.
The harbour, established in the 16th century, is a haven for yachts and small pleasure craft while the surrounding bay is popular with windsurfers and bathers. The town also attracts golfing traffic to its two golf courses.
Elie has many interesting historic buildings, some of which date back to the 17th century, including The Lady's Tower, built for Lady Janet Anstruther in the late 18th century east of Elie bay as a summer house, with a changing room to allow her to bathe in a pool in the rocks below.
James Braid, celebrated golf course designer and five-times winner of the British Open Golf Championship in the early 20th century was born in Elie.
Elie has many interesting historic buildings, some of which date back to the 17th century, including The Lady's Tower, built for Lady Janet Anstruther in the late 18th century east of Elie bay as a summer house, with a changing room to allow her to bathe in a pool in the rocks below.
James Braid, celebrated golf course designer and five-times winner of the British Open Golf Championship in the early 20th century was born in Elie.
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