Anstruther Harbour
Anstruther Harbour
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- David MPerth, Australia1,393 contributionsLunch in AnstrutherDay trip to Anstruther from St Andrews. Nice small town, lovely harbour and some very old traditional boats being maintained and sailed by the volunteers of the museum. Very popular town for lunch at one of the fish and chips cafes.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 24 April 2024
- Ann HYork, United Kingdom2,541 contributionsBeautiful locationThis vibrant small fishing town has something for everyone. We loved the harbour with the fishing boats to look at, the shops where you can buy all sorts of goodies and the cafes, pubs and restaurants. It was busy as it obviously a popular destination for locals and tourists alike but there was parking available for everyone. A great] place with a stunning harbour.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 May 2024
- RuthyGlasgow833 contributionsGreat wee harbourGreat wee harbour just sitting people and boat watching, or even going out in a boat after buying tickets to go to the Isle of May. Couple of museums at the front to look over too. Yeah really enjoyed it with the fish and chips.Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 18 June 2024
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David M
Perth, Australia1,393 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Day trip to Anstruther from St Andrews. Nice small town, lovely harbour and some very old traditional boats being maintained and sailed by the volunteers of the museum. Very popular town for lunch at one of the fish and chips cafes.
Written 25 April 2024
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AnnieMac
Edinburgh, UK4,337 contributions
Jun 2020
Anstruther is a beautiful small town with a lovely harbour. Sit & watch the boats coming & going, eat fab food from the many restaurants & bathe in the Scottish sunshine on a good day! Lots to see & when we visited during lockdown it was pleasantly quiet so it was easy to grab a good vantage point for people watching. Only disappointment was that we didn’t find a fish shop to buy the locally caught seafood to take home to cook.
Written 17 June 2020
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RuthyGlasgow
Glasgow833 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Great wee harbour just sitting people and boat watching, or even going out in a boat after buying tickets to go to the Isle of May. Couple of museums at the front to look over too. Yeah really enjoyed it with the fish and chips.
Written 18 June 2024
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FairCityFrasie
Perth, UK1,951 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
One of the favourite stop-offs on the Fife Coastal Path, this was once, in its heyday, a bustling fishing port that is now much quieter due to the decline in fishing. Still has some fishing and plenty of traces of its fishing heritage. Very picturesque and a number of dining and drinking opportunities too.
Written 3 October 2020
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Ann H
York, UK2,541 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This vibrant small fishing town has something for everyone. We loved the harbour with the fishing boats to look at, the shops where you can buy all sorts of goodies and the cafes, pubs and restaurants. It was busy as it obviously a popular destination for locals and tourists alike but there was parking available for everyone. A great] place with a stunning harbour.
Written 26 May 2024
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Dennis Smalley
Glasgow, UK3,199 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
This is the largest town on the Neuk. It is always too busy and although nice is not as quaint as the others. Choc full of eateries and pubs,anstruther is tourist heaven. Its very accessible from St Andrews university town and has the royal seal of approval from Wills and Kate. They went there many times whilst studying at St Andrews. The final village Crail will also have to wait for another day.😳
Written 3 July 2021
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Dundee, UK19,768 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This attractive fishing village is probably one of the most popular in the East Neuk of Fife, as it’s full of character, with an alluring buzz about it. It caters admirably for visitors , with a large fee-charging car-park along the front, and an array of welcoming cafes, restaurants, gift-shops, bars, ice-cream shops, and award-winning fish and chip eateries in bustling Shore Street. There are plenty attractions in the vicinity; the Scottish Fisheries Museum, the Lifeboat Station, the Dreel Halls, the Shell House, and the star of the show is of course the vibrant 19th century harbour, thronged with an assortment of fishing boats and pleasure craft. Walk along the piers to get a good view overlooking the vivacious village, and when the tide’s out there’s a respectable small beach to explore. For a perfect ending to your visit - a fish supper “en plein air” will round it off nicely ( but don’t let the seagulls see you!)
Written 13 November 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,397 contributions
Sept 2020
Another picturesque harbour along the Fife Coastal Trail. This one has plenty of cafes and restaurants, and a well break from all the walking on the trail. It was low tide when we arrived, it it wasn't as pretty without any boats.
Written 13 September 2020
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Bibcay
Gateshead, UK4,301 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
This harbour is great. It has lots of boats and fabulous views to the Isle of may and here is the place you can get a boat trip there.
Written 30 October 2022
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Clivel_98
Hereford, UK1,438 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
A lovely ex-fishing village, now full of cafes, restaurants and other places, including a fascinating fisheries museum (a must visit). Great sea views.
Written 15 December 2021
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Staying in Pittenweem and plan on walking the coastal path to Anstruther for the fish n chips. I’m sure I won’t want to walk back with a belly full of food and ale. How is the public transportation back to Pittenweem? How much would a taxi be? Is it possible to get an Uber?
Written 4 June 2019
To be honest it’s not very far from Anstruther to pitenweem at all. The walk is a very nice walk and won’t take too long . And, if you are walking there then you will see it won’t take long lol. In fact you might be pleasantly surprised. You might even decide to continue through Pitenweem and walk to St Monans which is the next little village along. That way you will have walked off all those calories spent in Anstruther. Better still get a carry out and walk home eating it. There’s nothing better than eating a fish supper from newspaper. Give it a bash
Written 5 June 2019
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