Anstruther
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| The East Neuk is probably the most scenic part of Fife with visitors and holidaymakers looking to experience the unique bygone atmosphere of it's many fishing villages. It is also the central point of the popular 'Fife Coastal Path' that stretches between the Forth Road and Tay Road Bridges. Kilrenny is ideally situated to explore this scenic stretch of coast, and below is a brief description of each village. |
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| The largest of the East Neuk
villages, Anstruther is a popular tourist destination with a good
selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Boat trips leave here for the
Isle of May, and the harbour has recently been upgraded to include a
marina. Anstruther is approximately 1 mile from
Kilrenny. |
Crail
| Crail is probably the most
photographed of the East Neuk villages - and its not hard to see why.
Crail's quaint cobbled streets are full of traditional fishing cottages.
Many of the houses here have stunning views over the north sea, and there
is a lovely walk that takes you high above the houses overlooking
the harbour. Crail is approximately 3 miles from
Kilrenny. |
St Monans
Kirk
| St Monans is perhaps lesser
known, but is still well worth a visit. The village has an imposing Kirk
with panoramic views and old castle ruins nearby. There is a working
windmill which is open to the public in the summer and also an award
winning fish restaurant should you wish to dine here. St Monans is
approximately 4 miles from Kilrenny.
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Elie Beach
| Elie, which leads on into
Earlsferry is a highly sought after residential area and many people have
holiday homes here. There are beautiful golden sand beaches all
around and also a boating/activity centre which has boats, pedaloes,
surfboards and canoes for hire. In the summer Elie is particularly popular
with families looking for a good day out on the beach. Elie/Earlsferry are
approximately 6 miles from
Kilrenny. |
Pittenweem
| Pittenweem is a classic fishing village and artists flock here to paint the beautifully rugged landscape. A large fishing fleet still operates from the busy harbour area and the village is host to a week long arts festival in August each year. If you are here around that time, we strongly recommend you visit Pittenweem. The arts festival starts with a spectacular music and fireworks display and throughout the week the village is teaming with visitors who are able to browse the dozens of homes ( converted into mini art galleries) which are open to the public. Pittenweem is approximately 3 miles from Kilrenny. |
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Invermay Cottage |
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