Anstruther
Things to do in Anstruther, Kingdom of Fife
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Anstruther sits on the Fife coast and draws visitors interested in maritime heritage. The Scottish Fisheries Museum, rated 4.6 from around 345 reviews, explores the fishing industry that has shaped this part of Scotland, while the Little Neuk Storytelling Centre, rated 5.0 from 24 reviews, offers a different kind of cultural experience. These two attractions suggest a town with real substance beyond the usual seaside appeal.
What emerges is a working coastal town set up to accommodate visitors comfortably, with accommodation that visitors plainly return to and recommend. The two attractions on record suggest this is somewhere to spend time rather than simply pass through, though the town itself—a proper fishing community rather than a holiday resort—will shape what you find here.
Where to stay in Anstruther(7)
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There is a solid choice of places to stay. The Waterfront and The Bank both draw substantial numbers of reviews—1,517 and 757 respectively—and rate consistently well at 4.5 and 4.4. At the other end of the scale, Brackness House Luxury B&B has a 4.9 rating from 39 reviews, while The Spindrift Guest House scores 4.7 from 111. The Balcomie Links Hotel, The Royal Hotel, and Silverdyke Caravan Park provide further options, the latter rated 4.6 from 165 reviews if you prefer a caravan base.
Balcomie Links Hotel
Balcomie Road, Anstruther
Brackness House Luxury B&B
Brackness House, Anstruther
The Bank
23-25 High Street, Anstruther
The Royal Hotel
20 Rodger Street, Anstruther
The Spindrift Guest House
Pittenweem Road, Anstruther
The Waterfront
18-20 Shore Street, Anstruther
The Boathouse
28 Shore Street, Anstruther
Things to Do in Anstruther(2)
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Where to Eat in Anstruther
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Pittenweem Beach
Pittenweem
3 mi
Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker
St Andrews · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Scholland Equestrian at Kilconquhar
Elie · ⭐ 4.9
6 mi
Kingsbarns Beach
St Andrews · ⭐ 4.8
8 mi
St Andrews West Sands
St Andrews · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
The St Andrews Treasure Trail
St Andrews · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
East Sands Leisure Centre
St Andrews · ⭐ 3.8
9 mi
Craigtoun Country Park
St Andrews · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Anstruther(1)
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Silverdyke Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Kilrenny Mill Caravan Park
⭐ 4.4
Grangemuir Woodland Chalet Park
⭐ 4.9
Bankhead Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.7
St Monans Holiday Park
⭐ 4.3
Ashburn House Caravan Site
⭐ 4.7
Balcomie Links Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Sauchope Links Holiday Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £26/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Anstruther
All cottages in Anstruther →The Sailmaker’s Loft
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £587
Pee Wee Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £691
The Hideaway
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,517
Making Waves
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £617
Harbourside Apartment
3 bed · sleeps 6
Sea View
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £503
Burnside Place
2 bed · sleeps 4
Sea View Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 4
Common questions about Anstruther
How many campsites are there in Anstruther?
We list 1 campsites in and around Anstruther.
Where can I stay in Anstruther?
We list 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Anstruther.
What is there to do in Anstruther?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Anstruther.
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