Situated on the harbour front in Anstruther, in the heart of the Fife fishing community, the Scottish Fisheries Museum tells the story of fishing in Scotland and its people from earliest times to the present.

Since it was opened in 1969 the Museum has grown in size and in the range of its galleries.

Spectacular harbour location in the heart of the Fife fishing community We are bigger than you think! The site includes the Abbot's Lodging (16th C) and Fisherman's Cottage, Merchant House (1724), Historic Boatyard, 'Zulu' fishing boat gallery and courtyard. 19 Historic boats - including the 78ft 'Zulu' Research and our sailing flagship Reaper (as seen on BBC 'Coast') Open all year round (reduced group rates) New Exhibitions and family events Tearoom, with courtyard patio, selling delicious homemade soup and cakes. Shop selling unusual nautical and Scottish gifts. Ramped access to all parts of the Museum (except Cottage) National awards and VisitScotland 4-star status 66,000 objects from across Scotland (incl boat models), paintings, costume, equipment and household items) with extensive library and photo archive - the whole collection was recently awarded 'Recognition of National Significance' Teachers' Centre Awards Memorial Room Day trip from Edinburgh, Glasgow or St Andrews

Anstruther has much to offer the visitor to the beautiful East Neuk - spectacular coastline, boat trips to the Isle of May, beaches, galleries and shops, lifeboat, harbour with marina and its world famous fish and chips.

 

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