Anstruther

Anstruther is an old fishing village dating back to the 12th century. It has a population of 3600. Anstruther was part of the Royal Burgh of Kilrenny, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester from 1930 to 1975.
Pittenweem is also a fishing village, which was made a Royal Burgh by King James V in 1541. Pittenweem has a population of 1750.

By bus

• The Stagecoach X58 or X60 runs about once per hour from Edinburgh to Anstruther, via Kirkcaldy and Leven, and continues to St Andrews, although you may have to change in Leven for evening journeys. The Stagecoach 95 runs hourly from Leven via Pittenween to Anstruther and continues to St Andrews via Crail.

By train

• Anstruther does not have a station, Kirkcaldy has regular trains from Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen. Transfer onto the X58 or X60 bus as above.

Anstruther can readily be explored on foot, see above for bus details if your are travelling around the area.

• Scottish Fisheries Museum

  address: St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, KY10 3AB
  Museum tracing fishing back to the days of sail, including exhibitions on engines, fishing gear and fishermen's houses. The museum has 18 boats.

• Cellardyke harbour

• Anstruther Harbour and Chalmers LighthouseHarbour built between 1866 and 1880, with a 9m concrete lighthouse. The lighthouse was named after Thomas Chalmers (1780 – 1847), a founder of the Free Church of Scotland, who was born nearby.

• Pittenweem Priory

  address: Cove Wynd, Pittenweem
  A priory dating from 1318, with St Fillan's Cave, which is fitted out for worship. Ask for the cave key from the Cocoa Tree Cafe.

• Anstruther Golf CourseAnstruther Golf Club was founded in 1890. 9 hole course on sandy soil. The Rockies restaurant is open to visitors (high tea £12.50).

• East Neuk Open StudiosVisit 50 artists in their studios scattered around the East Neuk, including several in Anstruther and Cellardyke.

• Visit the Isle of May

• East Neuk FestivalClassical music festival, with events in Anstruther and elsewhere nearby.

• Co-op Supermarket

  address: St. Andrews Road, KY10 3JS
  Mid - sized supermarket

• The Pop In

  address: 1 Backgate, Pittenweem, KY10 2LG
  Antique shop and art gallery.

• Anstruther Fish BarTakeaway and sit-in restaurant. Wide selection of fish served in batter with chips, and the usual alternatives like sausage or haggis. There can be a queue on busy days.

• The Haven Bar and Restaurant

  address: 1 Shore Street, Cellardyke, KY10 3BD

• The Larachmhor Tavern

  address: 6 Mid Shore, Pittenweem, KY10 2NJ

• Silverdyke Caravan Park

  address: Windmill Rd, Cellardyke, KY10 3FN
  Caravan and motorhome site with 31 touring pitches, but no tents. There are also some static caravans on the site, but these are individually owned weekend retreats.

• The Bank

  address: 23-25 High Street, KY10 3DQ
  Hotel with bar and restaurant (mains from £10).

The nearest council public library is in St Monans.

• Pittenweem Community Library & Information Centre

  address: Old Town Hall, Cove Wynd, Pittenweem, KY10 2LE
  Volunteer run library, public computers and local information.

• North to St Andrews, the home of Golf, with a cathedral and university.
• West to Leven and Kirkcaldy