taken 8 years ago, near to St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Memorial fountain to Baron Playfair
Erected by his children near the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse in St Andrews. Lyon Playfair (1818-98) was created 1st Baron Playfair in 1892. Born in India, he graduated from St Andrews University.
This 'Step Rock' salt water swimming pool predates the adjacent Aquarium, having been built as a public amenity by the Town Council in 1903. [qv 'Hidden St Andrews', McMullan 2014]