3.5 Miles from Crail
Award-winning fish & chips and so much more
The largest village along the East Neuk stretch of Fife coast, Anstruther is a real treat and one of the most popular destinations for day trips. It's also home to some award-winning fish and chips! Just 3.5 miles from Crail — a short drive or a beautiful walk along the Fife Coastal Path through Cellardyke.
Anstruther Fish Bar
Regularly voted the best fish and chip shop in Scotland (and often the whole UK), the Anstruther Fish Bar is a pilgrimage for foodies. Expect queues at peak times — it's worth the wait. Eat in or take your fish supper down to the harbour wall.
Scottish Fisheries Museum
An excellent museum telling the story of Scotland's fishing industry from the earliest times to the present day. Housed in a group of historic buildings around a courtyard overlooking the harbour. A fascinating visit for all ages.
Isle of May Boat Trips
Anstruther harbour is the departure point for boat trips to the Isle of May — a National Nature Reserve famous for its puffin colonies, seabirds, and grey seals. Trips run from April to September.
The Harbour & Dreel Halls
Anstruther's picturesque harbour is lovely to explore, with fishing boats, sailing dinghies, and views across the Firth of Forth. The town itself has a good selection of shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Cellardyke
Essentially joined to Anstruther, Cellardyke is a pretty fishing village in its own right with a particularly photogenic harbour. The walk from Crail to Anstruther via Cellardyke along the coastal path is one of the best short walks in Fife.
Anstruther Golf Course
Opened in 1891, a charming 9-hole links designed by Old Tom Morris, stretching between Pittenweem and Anstruther with stunning coastal views.
Getting to Anstruther from Crail
3.5 mi
By coastal path walk
5 min
By car
10 min
By bus
Stay in Crail, explore Anstruther
The Honeypot is the perfect base for exploring Anstruther and the East Neuk. Walk the coastal path, eat the best fish and chips in Scotland, and return to a cosy room in beautiful Crail.
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