Anstruther, tower located at the end of the harbour, red in the setting sun,footholds to climb to the top some stopped up safety
Anstruther is a charming fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, popular with day-trippers and holidaymakers. Located south of St Andrews, Anstruther is the largest in a string of pretty, old-fashioned fishing villages along the stretch of Fife coast known as the East Neuk. Perhaps the top attraction is simply tucking into a quality fish supper from the Anstruther Fish Bar, which in recent years has won a number of awards including UK Fish and Chip Shop of the year. Enjoy the locally caught fish by the harbour as fishing boats land their catch. The May Island as it is known locally is a remarkable island which lies only 5 miles off the Fife coast and is an important National Nature Reserve owned and run by Scottish Natural Heritage and is open for visitors from the beginning of April until the end of September. Christened the jewel of the Forth by Anstruther Pleasure Cruises many years ago for good reason, this is truly a beautiful Island, peaceful with stunning views everywhere. 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.
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Location: Anstruther, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland
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