Craft, cake and community
Yarn crawl, crafty shops, artist studios, evening meet ups, early morning swims (!), great coffee, cakes and scones, where to get brunch - check out details here…
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St Monans 1875 Memorial Garden
The opening of this special memorial takes place just a few weeks before ENK: Come and see the dramatic stone plinths and read about the 1875 disaster which had such a tragic effect on this community.
Station Road, Anstruther KY10 2BJ
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Kellie Castle & Tearoom
Just a few miles from Bowhouse and adjacent to Di Gilpin Studios at Comielaw, Kellie Castle is a NTS beauty. Its vaulted tearooms are open 10—3.30 for soup, toasties, scones and lots of cake! Why not book a guided tour of the castle?
Kellie Castle & Garden Anstruther KY10 2RF
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The Woolly Brew
As well as being in the marketplace, The Woolly Brew is open for yarn squishing down the road! Come and visit Pittenweem’s superb wee yarn shop packed with lovely yarns, notions, needles, accessories, excellent advice and a warm smile…
39 High St, Pittenweem, KY10 2PG
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Nicholson's
A traditional sweet shop filled with jars of nostalgic favourites… and yes, we know it’s November but the real treat here is the extraordinary ice cream to enjoy look by the harbour wall outside.
17 Mid Shore, Pittenweem, KY10 2NL
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The Cocoa Tree
This is one of our favourite haunts… Indulge in chocolate focused beverages, delicious brunch, lunch and afternoon cake choices. The shop has luxury chocolate treats to take away
9 High Street, Pittenweem, KY10 2LA
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The Giddy Gannet
Come and enjoy coffee and delicious homemade cakes (plenty for those with food allergies here) during the day, or a chill wine bar by night at this super wee place right by the harbour in St Monans.
10 Station Rd, St Monans, Anstruther KY10 2BJ
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The Ship Inn
Wonderful, seasonal Scottish food overlooking the beach at Elie… The Ship Inn is well known for its atmospheric rooms and amazing views.
The Ship Inn, The Toft, Elie, KY9 1DT
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Kingsbarns Distillery Cafe
A little further to drive, but worth it… this distillery is interesting in its own right, but also has a breathtakingly modern cafe with great lunch and cake choices
Kingsbarns, St Andrews KY16 8QE
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Crail Harbour Gallery Tearoom
A petite and delightful space (duck!) with incredible breakfasts, lunches and cakes. There are spectacular views out to the Isle of May.
Crail Harbour Gallery, Shoregate, Crail, KY10 3SU
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Fish and Chips
Look, naming a favourite fish bar in Anstruther will result in feuds… Suffice to say, they are all fab, so follow your nose and enjoy fish and chips by the sea. Wrap up and eat them on a bench by the harbour wall for the full experience!
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East Neuk Dook?
We’re not organising an early morning swim (this year!) but if you fancy a dip, the beaches are marvellous. Explore our favourites at Elie, Earlsferry, Roome Bay, Billow Ness or Largo East.
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Seaside Sauna in a Woolly Hat
Both Cellardyke and Elie have beach saunas if you want to book them!