Scottish Fisheries Museum - Research

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Research

The museum has a strong record of research and inquiry into issues relating to the Scottish fishing industry. We provide facilities and access to the collections for researchers and also publish the results of research undertaken by our staff and volunteers.

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Library and Research Archive

Our library holds material useful for research and is open by appointment.

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The Buckland Foundation

Based at the museum, the Foundation supports fisheries research.

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The St Ayles Press

The museum has published a small number of books.

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Published research by staff and volunteers

Research published by other organisations.

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Anstruther town trail

A map to guide you on a walking tour of historic sites around Anstruther.

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The Anstruther Whale Fishery Company

The Anstruther Whale Fishery Company in the context of the Scottish whaling industry.

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Sea Change

Online exhibition exploring the future of our seas for SFM @ 50

Casting the Net

Capturing the cultural heritage of Clyde fishing communities past and present

Our Flagship

Boat on Water

The Museum's flagship, REAPER FR958, is a restored Fifie sailing herring drifter built in 1902. In total, the Museum has 19 historic vessels.

Find Us

Map showing Anstruther

We are beside the harbour in Anstruther which is on the Fife coast, 10 miles south of St Andrews

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