Anstruther tourist information

The lovely harbour of Anstruther is the largest of the East Neuk fishing towns and villages which dot this attractive stretch of coastline.

The quaint quayside and beaches are ideal for strolling and enjoying some traditional fish and chips or an ice cream. The fishing industry has largely given way to pleasure craft, but you can learn about the industry which so shaped this area at the Scottish Fisheries Museum. Boats also take visitors to the beautiful craggy Isle of May to watch wildlife such as puffins, seals and whales.

Anstruther is also a good base from which to tour the area, and take in some of the other pretty seaside villages which include Cellardyke and Crail to the north, and Pittenweem, Elie and Earlsferry to the south, to name just a few.

Just inland is the magnificent Kellie Castle, and grand and imposing building with a long history dating back to around the 14th century and now a fine historic house. History of a different era is demonstrated at nearby Troywood, where a huge secret bunker was built during the Cold War to act as the seat of Government in the event of a nuclear war.