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Mercat Cross

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Oystercatcher
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Julias eatery art gifts — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingPlayground

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, House Sparrow +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, House Sparrow +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Eupeodes luniger, Turnip Tigress +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Sea Rocket, Red Valerian, Wild Teasel +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Fife Coastal PathWalking route190 km
Named routeRef FCPLength 190 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Crail mercat cross, Marketgate

Crail mercat cross, Marketgate

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