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Scottish Fisheries Museum

St Ayles, Harbourhead

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About Scottish Fisheries Museum

Discover Scotland's maritime heritage at this harbourside museum showcasing the nation's fishing industry through fascinating exhibits, with wheelchair access and onsite parking available for visitors.

What's nearby

  • The New Ship Tavern next door
  • RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Station next door
  • Anstruther Fish Bar next door
  • Dervish Takeaway next door
  • Anstruther Harbour 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Stephen Swinley

Cafe only visit by ten Cyclists. Tasty food at a very good price. Efficent and friendly staff.

· via Google

hereticleigh

Great museum, probably the biggest fishing industry museum Ive been to in Scotland - it takes time to walk around and see everything. Highly recommended!

· via Google

Justine Payton

Very interesting museum. Like a rabbit warren inside. You could easily spend upwards of a couple of hours exploring. Cafe was good with home baking and was reasonably priced. You can visit the Cafe without having to buy a museum ticket.

· via Google

Alex Watson

Popped into Scottish Fisheries Museum for a well earned delicious 😋 bowl 🥣 of homemade lentil soup 🍲 😋 after our walk 🚶‍♂️ from Anstruther to Cellardyke and back. A really warm welcome and friendly service awaits you....

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this museum offers fantastic exhibits, including boats that portray the fishing industry, and is an interesting place with much to see. They also highlight the cafe's delicious homemade lentil soup, Cullen skink, and home baking, noting the reasonable prices. Guests mention the warm welcome and friendly, efficient staff.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Scottish Fisheries Museum, Saint Ayles Crescent, Harbourhead, Anstruther, KY10 3AB Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (345 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 0-12
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Anstruther