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3 Anstruther ANSTRUTHER ACTIVITIES
Fife; KY10 For canoeing, abseiling, climbing,
A charming fishing village typical of the East Neuk (corner) of Fife, cycling and archery, try East Neuk
Anstruther was once one of the busiest ports in Scotland. The harbour Outdoors (01333 310 370; www.
eastneukoutdoors.co.uk). For boat
now mainly holds yachts, but the town still has plenty of character with trips to the Isle of May buy tickets
its pubs, award-winning fish and chip shop, and charming buildings. from Anstruther Pleasure Trips from
Visitors can also walk the Fife Coastal Path, enjoy a multitude of outdoor the harbour (Apr–Sep; 07957 585 200;
www.isleofmayferry.com).
activities, or take a boat to the Isle of May to see the wildlife.
EAT AND DRINK
A two-hour walking tour the sea. To the left are fields where, in ST ANDREWS
From the car park, bear left (if facing summer, the long grasses and wild The Doll’s House moderate
the harbour) and walk past the RNLI flowers come alive with clouds of Popular restaurant serving Scottish-
lifeboat station to visit the Scottish bees, butterflies and other insects. French dishes such as Scottish lamb with
Fisheries Museum 1 (open daily; Eventually, climb a few steps over a puy lentils, and sticky toffee pudding.
www.scotfishmuseum.org) telling the low wall, and go straight ahead – look 3 Church Square, KY16 9NN; 01334 477
422; www.dollshousestandrews.co.uk
history of the local fishing industry. out for the cormorants that often
Walk along James Street by the shore. perch on rocks by the shore. Cross a Jahangir Balti moderate
When the 16th-century Tolbooth and tiny bridge above a brook and carry Modest city-centre curry house with
fine dishes and well-priced lunches.
council chamber is visible, carry on on beside the sea. Climb a few more 116a South Street, KY16 9QD 01334 470
along John Street and then George steps over a wall, and follow the shore 300; www.jahangirstandrews.co.uk
Street, keeping the sea to the right. to a large outcrop of rocks 3 – the ANSTRUTHER
Look for clues that the houses were layers of sediment deposited over Anstruther Fish Bar inexpensive
for fishermen: some upper windows the centuries can be seen in the This legendary fish and chip shop
have posts used for drying fishing nets. exposed stone. Around a corner, consistently wins awards for its food.
Other properties have external stair- the path enters a grassy area with 42–4 Shore Street, KY10 3AQ; 01333
cases (good for drying nets and creels) lots of gorse growing on the left. 310 518; www.anstrutherfishbar.co.uk
and Dutch-style gables on the roofs Cross another bridge over a brook to The Cellar expensive
(Holland was a historic trading partner). see the village of Crail in the distance. This restaurant serves modern Scottish
Walk past Cellardyke Harbour 2, If the tide is out, the pretty shell beach dishes, with an emphasis on seafood.
24 East Green, KY10 3AA; 01333 310
after which there is a caravan park on 4 here is a good place for a breather, 378; closed Sun; lunch served Fri & Sat;
the left-hand side. Out to sea lies the with large rocks as convenient seats. www.thecellaranstruther.co.uk
Isle of May, on which stands a ruined For those with stamina, the path
12th-century monastery and the goes on to Crail, otherwise 0 kilometres 1
oldest lighthouse in Scotland (1635). retrace the walk back to the car 0 miles 1
A National Nature Reserve, the island park for some well-earned fish
is home to seals and colonies of and chips by the harbour. CRAIL
puffins, guillemots and razorbills. ª Drive back to A917 and follow
Soon after Cellardyke, the path turns to Pittenweem. Then turn right
into a grassy track and passes a pig into Charles Street; follow the
farm on the left. Go through a gate road taking the right fork and
next to a seat, then another gate. then turn left onto B9171. Turn Shell
Look out for fishing boats bobbing on right for castle and car park. Beach
Outcrop of
Below Beautiful scenery on the Anstruther to Crail coastal path Rocks

KILRENNY

Cellardyke
Harbour
Scottish Fisheries
Museum
ANSTRUTHER
Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under £25; moderate, £25–£50; expensive, over £50

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