The sunken garden on the left used to be a public swimming pool. You can see a picture of it on the nearly panel and also here.
If you’d really like to swim, you can do so at the Levenmouth Leisure Centre, next to the Railway Station – a bit warmer than the old outdoor pool was. Or you can get the full wild swimming experience at the beautiful, sandy Leven Beach – one of the best on this stretch of coast.
Make your way down the stairs to the middle where you will find the Mercat Cross. This sculpture was erected in 2000 to mark the Millennium. Based on Leven’s old Mercat cross, its four faces incorporate designs suggested by local schoolchildren who also chose the contents of the time capsule which is buried beneath it.
What does Scoonie mean? The name comes from the Gaelic sconn-in, meaning the ‘Place of the lump-like hill’. The ivy-clad ruins of the ancient Scoonie Kirk are in the cemetery up the hill from the main entrance to Letham Glen – perched on a small, lump-like hill!
As you go around the trail, tap the ‘previous’ and ‘next’ arrows to move between points. The picture at the top of the page is shows you where you should be.
If the map does not show your current position when you click “Show My Location” , check your phone browser setting and allow Location.
If there’s more than one of you with a smartphone, you can use the What3Words app to help you navigate. It’s free to download – type in the what3words location, tap “use compass” and it will help you find your way. Though remember, this will point to the exact location, not necessarily following the right path, so use the map on each page to help you.
