Scottish Fisheries Museum

St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Kingdom of Fife, KY10 3AB, Scotland
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Scottish Fisheries Museum is situated in a wonderful collection of historic buildings on the harbour of a small and beautiful fishing port.

Their collections are truly inspiring. They have wonderful examples of historic fishing boats and gear that illustrates the geography and social structures of fishing communities. 

If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Anstruther , Kingdom of Fife then you can visit Scottish Fisheries Museum. Scottish Fisheries Museum is one of the places in Anstruther Kingdom of Fife for day out with kids and families. If you are searching for Landmarks and Attractions near me, then you can get all the information here.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Parking onsite.
  • Wheelchair friendly.

What to see

Situated in a wonderful collection of historic buildings on the harbour of a small and beautiful fishing port, the venue is a charitable trust which has become a national institution with an international reputation.

The displays in the extensive museum and many educational and research activities, is to excite informed interest in the development of the Scottish commercial fishing industry among people of all ages in and beyond Scotland. The core story that they have to tell is the history of how, through a constant process of innovation, the Scottish fisheries became such an important part of the lives of so many Scots.

Collections: Since it was established in 1967, the Museum Trust has collected artefacts connected to the history of fishing from all around the coast of Scotland, as well as from the Western and Northern Isles. For more information CLICK HERE.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Museum Entry Costs:

  • Adult: £9.00
  • Concession: £7.00 (Seniors, Disabled & Student)
  • Child: Free (max 5 children up to 16yrs, accompanied by an adult)
  • Members: Free

Group booking rates per person (minimum 12 in group):

  • Adult: £8.00
  • Concessions: £6.00 (seniors, disabled, students)
  • Youths: £4.00 (to ages 16 & 18yrs in secondary education)
  • Group leaders: £4.00

School Visits: £4.00 per child

For latest price update, deals, offers, discount codes, please check the website as below:

http://www.scotfishmuseum.org/

Pricing URL: http://www.scotfishmuseum.org/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Summer (April to October):

Monday + Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm
Sunday: 11am - 4.30pm

Winter (November to March):

Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Address: St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Kingdom of Fife, KY10 3AB, Scotland

Post Code: KY10 3AB

Council: Anstruther

County: Fife

By Car:

  • Travelling from the West and Forth Bridge - leaving the bridge follow the A90 north onto the M90, exit at junction 2a, merging onto the A92. Take the A921 signed Kirkcaldy East, then follow the A915 through Leven to Upper Largo and onto the A917, the B942 through Colinsburgh and rejoin the A917 signed Pittenweem and Anstruther.
  • Arriving from the North and the Tay Bridge - leaving the bridge follow the A92 for approx 1 mile to the first roundabout, take the first exit onto the A914 (St Andrews, A919) continue onto the A919, then the A91 to St Andrews, follow the A917 signed Crail, Anstruther through and out of town for half a mile then turn right onto the B9131 (Dunino, Anstruther) road.

For more detailed Information on parking facilities near the Museum please see Museum Accessibility

By Bus:

Buses to and from Anstruther are operated by Stagecoach

  • Services X58 and X60 connects Edinburgh and St. Andrews via, Kirkcaldy, Leven and Upper Largo and Anstruther both stop directly outside the Scottish Fisheries Museum.
  • Service 95 connects Anstruther with both St. Andrews and Leven and the villages in between along the A917 coast road. This is an hourly service.
  • Services X26 and X27 connect Glasgow with St Andrews passing through Kirkcaldy, Leven and Upper Largo where connections to Anstruther can be made.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Leuchars, approximately 13 miles north west of Anstruther and 3 miles west of St Andrews. There is a regular bus service from the railway station to St Andrews Bus Depot where connecting buses to Anstruther can be found. Taxis are also available at the station.

By Air: The nearest airports for internal, European and international flights to and from Scotland are Edinburgh Airport, 47 miles from Anstruther and Glasgow Airport which is 97 miles from Anstruther.

Cycling: A number of cycling routes have been established in the Fife area and further details and maps can be obtained from VisitScotland visitor information centres and on the VisitScotland website.

Walking: Following the Fife Coastal Path from East or West will bring you to the Museum front door; the Museum is a Welcome Port along the path; for more information, maps and a guide see the Fife Coastal Path website. For detailed information on public transport and to plan your journey visit Traveline Scotland.

Parking onsite.

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