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JJ Adams, Storm on the Forth
JJ Adams, Storm on the Forth

Making waves in a digital age

One of the world’s hottest new artists is making waves in Scotland.

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Hamish the rhino at Elie Holiday Park
Hamish the rhino at Elie Holiday Park

Have you met Hamish the rhino?

Located close to the grasslands and dense, lowland forests around Shell Bay, a new member of the team has been spotted poking his nose in at Elie Holiday Park. Have you seen him yet?

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Black and white postcard of St Monans in the 1950s
Black and white postcard of St Monans in the 1950s

Staycation '62

In today’s fast-paced digital age, there’s something magical about taking the time to slow down, to step back into yesteryear and to reignite the embers of distant childhood memories when life was arguably much simpler.

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Blogger and wild swimmer, Mummy JoJo
Blogger and wild swimmer, Mummy JoJo

The calmness of wild swimming

I’d heard that Fife’s recently revamped tidal pools were quickly building a reputation for being top wild swimming spots in Scotland, so when a trip to the East Neuk beckoned, I jumped at the ch

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Jayson Byles from East Neuk Seaweed wild cooks kelp tagliatelle on the beach
Jayson Byles from East Neuk Seaweed wild cooks kelp tagliatelle on the beach

Sun, Sand and Seaweed

“Biscuits!” exclaimed the youngest as we entered our holiday home. “Wine,” thought dad as the complimentary gifts welcomed them in the kitchen. 

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Scottish Surfer, Scott Mitchell heads from St Andrews Holiday Park to East Sands
Scottish Surfer, Scott Mitchell heads from St Andrews Holiday Park to East Sands

Everybody's gone surfin'

Mention 'St Andrews' and the immediate association is the putt, putt, putting of little white balls and the satisfying rattle as they drop into neat little holes across some of the world’s most famous golf courses.

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Mummy Jojo
Mummy Jojo

"Beach life is good for the soul"

"Beach life is good for the soul" says lifestyle and mental wellness blogger, MummyJoJo - the busy mum of two and author of soon to be launched book: 

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Guests enjoying the giant deckchair at Elie Holiday Park
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Happy brown dog running on the beach
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Summer 80s party at Elie Holiday Park
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Free Papa Johns tasters at St Andrews Holiday Park
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Children enjoying rock pool safari
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