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The Scottish Fisheries Museum

St Ayles , Harbourhead, Anstruther KY10 3AB, Scotland
44-0-1333-310628
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Anstruther
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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Hertford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is a museum well worth a visit for children and adults. Displays are well planned, visually attractive and informative, and the book, "The Real Price of Fish", written as companion to the museum by its curator, Linda Fitzpatrick, is a fascinating souvenir. The cafe and shop are also very pleasant. It is clear that the museum is much loved,... More

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Anstruther, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

That is the slogan on the wall outside and it is true. There is far more inside the museum than you would think. It is really informative with many hands on things for kids (and big kids!). Really good day out and ideal if the weather is dodgy.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Receptionist not very knowledgable. Could do with a tour guide.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Museum is well worth a visit. Staff are friendly and helpful and there are competitions the kids can get involved in as they go around the different galleries. Lots of interesting stuff to see and the ideal place to visit on a rainy afternoon. Admission is £6 for adults and £5 for concessions.

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Auchmithie ,Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Very interesting & worth a visit . Found info on my gg grandfather in the fishermans cottage mockup within the museum .

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Really great insight into the history of fishing in the East Neuk

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Reigate, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Interesting and informative. A lot bigger than it looks. Nice cafe.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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Anstruther has always been one of Scotland's fishing ports and even today when North Sea fishing has become so depleted, catches are still landed here. Therefore it is appropriate that this should be the venue for a museum that gives a complete insight into boats and seafaring in general. You'll find it intriguing.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

great and local knowledge and facts so interesting.

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kinross
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Very interesting and informative museum. Good displays and lots to see. My mother-in-law revisted the days when herring girls travelled around . Well worth a visit.

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