Diddle-ing-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding....That was the tune running through the Witch Hiker’s head when we pulled up outside Pillars of Hercules, near Falkland in the Kingdom of Fife. We had eventually happened upon a quirky sign at the side of the road, turned in and drove past a large log type cabin with a wrap around porch that wouldn’t look out of place on a hillbillies set, hence the internal theme tune.

Undeterred we parked the car and wandered in to investigate. The first thing you experience are all the vivid colours of the fruit and veg in the organic farm shop on the way in to the cafe, can cucumbers really be that green? Do peppers really grow that large? You then have to make the choice of contunuing your retail experience in the organic shop or settling down at one of the wooden tables or booths (the hillbilly style porch has some fab seating options too for lazy sunny days).

We had a quick scout round the shop, stared covetously at the organic beer and wine and then found a cosy corner, plonking baby witch hiker in a nice carved wooden high chair. A simple menu with soup & sandwich options as well as a special of the day. Good good tasty food though, we had home made minestrone soup and a toasted sandwich. The coffee was fantastic and guilt free as it was fair trade and organic too - what more could you possibly want (maybe a gooier cake.....). We thought Pillars of Hercules was great, we loved its feel and its effortless hippiness. It was easy to while away an hour or two here - and if you have more time you can take a trail through the 100% organic farm's 15 acres and marvel at all the produce. Our only gripe is the rather rustic outdoor loo (with no baby change) but hey, it is a hippy haven, and that is cooooooooooooooool man. Go, go visit, go eat, go wander, you won’t regret it just get there early before all the tables are gone, it’s a busy place.

	1. 02-06-2007 16:39
	Veg Boxes Too! We get a veg box delivered from Pillars of Hercules every week, it's fantastic. Something different every time and the quality of their produce is always outstanding, not to mention their service! Ralph, who delivers their veg boxes, is probably the most chilled out guy I've ever met. It really is hippy heaven there! Guest Report

Lynsey Ewan

	2. 30-05-2007 13:00
	Baby Change! We stopped by Pillars on Saturday afternoon to drop off some more magazines and they have a new baby change table now - yay! Guest Report

witch Hiker

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