A nostalgic visit to Carberry Towers

For me it has been a busy time at the Dolphin Inn during the past few days, each day brings in a few more new or returning customers, which is a good positive sign.

We have had a number of diners recently who have been staying at the nearby Carberry Towers, a former stately home which dates back to the 11th Century -then later Mary Queen of Scots was arrested nearby in the grounds and held there before been taken to Leven Castle.

The house later became the home of the Elphinstone family , whose crest is displayed on the outer wall, along with different emblems on the ceilings and in the backs of the fireplaces. The house was also used / owned by the Church of Scotland, and for many years my father was a regular visitor there, and I also worked there as a tutor on community education courses.

BUT - times are a changing and the premises is now one of the iconic properties, listed and advertised by "AmazingRetreats.Com", who have transformed the building already. Their other sites around the country look marvellous and certainly worth a visit to their web site.