The cliff top village of Whinnyfold, pronounced locally as ÒFinnyfaÓ is group of cottages that has remained almost unchanged for centuries. Fishing and smuggling were the main reasons for growth and 24 boats were recorded as fishing from harbour. The boats were simply drawn on to the shingle beach below the cliff and the fish laid out to dry, before being laboriously carried up the winding path to the village above by the women - a tradition at that time. Like Collieston, just to the south, fishing declined with the advent of larger boats from the mid-19th Century onwards. Cave Arthur, a large dry cave nearby was used in the days when smugglers brought their goods ashore along this coastline as it is inaccessible at high tide.The writer Bram Stoker had a holiday home here and based his books 'Mystery of the Sea' and 'Dracula' on the inspirations he gained from the local area. He eventually retired to Whinnyfold and spent the latter years of his life here.
Created Date:July 26, 2004
Keywords:Whinnyfold;fishing;smuggling;Cave Arthur;Bram Stoker;Dracula
City:Whinnyfold, Cruden Bay
Province:Aberdeenshire
Country:Scotland
Photographer:Ken Whitcombe
Position:Owner, Kenbarry Photography
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Source:Kenbarry Photography
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