Jo’s guidebook to No.8 Kirkgate Pittenweem
Leisure
The open water pool has newly reopened after being brought back to life in 2021. It is proving very popular all year round so make sure you bring your swimmers. If you are lucky the cabin at the top of the steps shall be open to sell you a hot drink after your dip.
The use of the pool is free and it is open 24 hours.
6 locals recommend
Pittenweem tidal pool - best on mid-low tide
10 W BraesThe open water pool has newly reopened after being brought back to life in 2021. It is proving very popular all year round so make sure you bring your swimmers. If you are lucky the cabin at the top of the steps shall be open to sell you a hot drink after your dip.
The use of the pool is free and it is open 24 hours.
A challenging walk between Kincraig Point and Shell Bay on the west side of Elie. This ramble can only be accessed at low tide so make sure you time it right!
7 locals recommend
Elie Chain Walk - End
A challenging walk between Kincraig Point and Shell Bay on the west side of Elie. This ramble can only be accessed at low tide so make sure you time it right!
The path runs from Kincardine to Newburgh along the coastline of Fife, 116 miles of it. Choose a section, enjoy the views and you can always get the bus back.
51 locals recommend
Fife Coastal Path
Fife Coastal PathThe path runs from Kincardine to Newburgh along the coastline of Fife, 116 miles of it. Choose a section, enjoy the views and you can always get the bus back.
Sightseeing
Now the most active of the fishing ports in Fife you can watch the boats come in and land their catches.
13 locals recommend
Pittenweem Harbour
20 East ShoreNow the most active of the fishing ports in Fife you can watch the boats come in and land their catches.
So much to see in lovely St Andrew's. Visit the cathedral at one end then meander along the the streets stopping for coffee and tasty food before walking it off on West sands beach.
257 locals recommend
St Andrews
So much to see in lovely St Andrew's. Visit the cathedral at one end then meander along the the streets stopping for coffee and tasty food before walking it off on West sands beach.
As well as enjoying a lovely walk along the beach, you can have an amazing toast from The Toasty Shack.
13 locals recommend
Kingsbarns Beach
As well as enjoying a lovely walk along the beach, you can have an amazing toast from The Toasty Shack.
Elie Beach
18 South StWatch out for local news so you can watch cricket on the beach.
Kellie Castle
Lovely garden and castle to visit and there is a great tea room.
Take a trip to Dundee and look round the many exhibitions in this incredible building.
117 locals recommend
V&A Dundee
1 Riverside EsplanadeTake a trip to Dundee and look round the many exhibitions in this incredible building.
Want to know the history of Scottish fishing? Have a visit here followed by fish and chips on the pier.
17 locals recommend
Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Ltd
HarbourheadWant to know the history of Scottish fishing? Have a visit here followed by fish and chips on the pier.
Food scene
Sit outside and enjoy a coffee and homemade scone. Lots of art on the walls from local artists.
6 locals recommend
Funky Scottish
41 High StSit outside and enjoy a coffee and homemade scone. Lots of art on the walls from local artists.
Need tried a white hot chocolate? Lots of flavours here, all delicious. Great breakfasts, lunches and anything chocolate here.
25 locals recommend
The Cocoa Tree Shop
9 High StNeed tried a white hot chocolate? Lots of flavours here, all delicious. Great breakfasts, lunches and anything chocolate here.
Fish and chips just round the corner. Once you smell them cooking you will be unable to resist!
65 locals recommend
Anstruther Fish Bar
42 - 44 Shore StreetFish and chips just round the corner. Once you smell them cooking you will be unable to resist!
As soon as you have booked the cottage check out the bookable dates from the East Pier, this one is not to be missed. Take a walk along the coastal path to St Monan's and you shall love the food served here. Fish with a twist served outside or in their cosy upstairs, it is always amazing.
31 locals recommend
East Pier
East ShoreAs soon as you have booked the cottage check out the bookable dates from the East Pier, this one is not to be missed. Take a walk along the coastal path to St Monan's and you shall love the food served here. Fish with a twist served outside or in their cosy upstairs, it is always amazing.
Everything you need from nibbles and drinks to high class pop in the oven meals - it is all here and you can have a coffee too.
36 locals recommend
Ardross Farm Shop
Everything you need from nibbles and drinks to high class pop in the oven meals - it is all here and you can have a coffee too.
If you want to eat some of the seafood which has been landed at the harbour come here for a lovely meal and have a look at the beautiful artwork for sale around the dining rooms.
18 locals recommend
The Dory Bistro & Gallery
15 East ShoreIf you want to eat some of the seafood which has been landed at the harbour come here for a lovely meal and have a look at the beautiful artwork for sale around the dining rooms.
Our hidden gem! Come in for a bag of midget gems or soor plooms or avoid St Andrew's queues at Jannettas ice cream parlour as the award winning ice cream is sold here too! Take a tub home for the freezer.
Nicholsons Sweet and Ice Cream Shop
17 Mid ShoreOur hidden gem! Come in for a bag of midget gems or soor plooms or avoid St Andrew's queues at Jannettas ice cream parlour as the award winning ice cream is sold here too! Take a tub home for the freezer.
A barn made out of potato boxes. This is a great place to come at any time of day. Once inside you will have no idea of the time! turn up early as they don't take bookings and there can be quite a wait - but if are a true carnivore you shall love it!
16 locals recommend
The Steak Barn
A barn made out of potato boxes. This is a great place to come at any time of day. Once inside you will have no idea of the time! turn up early as they don't take bookings and there can be quite a wait - but if are a true carnivore you shall love it!
On a sunny day come and sit in the beer garden and have something eat from the extensive menu.
11 locals recommend
The Bank
19-27 High St EOn a sunny day come and sit in the beer garden and have something eat from the extensive menu.
Looking for somewhere special to celebrate, then book in here for a delicious lunch or dinner with a view.
19 locals recommend
Craig Millar @ 16 West End
16 W EndLooking for somewhere special to celebrate, then book in here for a delicious lunch or dinner with a view.
For simple great food for all the family wander along the harbour for a very warm welcome.
6 locals recommend
The Larachmhor Tavern
6 Mid ShoreFor simple great food for all the family wander along the harbour for a very warm welcome.
With a large hidden beer garden at the back this is a great place to sit after a days sightseeing. they serve food inside and outside too.
West End Bar
30-32 S LoanWith a large hidden beer garden at the back this is a great place to sit after a days sightseeing. they serve food inside and outside too.
The Rockies Restaurant
Shore RoadIf you are looking for a full Scottish breakfast or hot bowl of homemade soup the lovely ladies here shall make you very welcome.
6 locals recommend
The Clock Tower Cafe
15 High StIf you are looking for a full Scottish breakfast or hot bowl of homemade soup the lovely ladies here shall make you very welcome.
Dreel Tavern
16 High St WThe Ship Inn
7-9 Quality StThe Cellar
24 E GreenThe Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms
Collier RowWatch out for market dates here so you can pick up lots of local produce straight from the makers.
20 locals recommend
Bowhouse
Watch out for market dates here so you can pick up lots of local produce straight from the makers.
Great selection of cakes and breads, but come early if you want a fresh loaf as they fly off the shelves!
G.H. Barnett
Great selection of cakes and breads, but come early if you want a fresh loaf as they fly off the shelves!