Fife Coastal Walk

This weekend we joined the Scottish Teachers Club on a walk along the Fife Coastal Path. The path runs along the coast for 117 miles, but we just did a short section through the East Neuk fishing villages of St. Monans, Pittenweem, and Anstruther. The weather was perfect as the sun arrived this past week bringing temperatures in the high 60's.

St. Monans Kirk, which is apparently the closest church to the sea in Scotland.

World War I memorial at the church

Making our way through the tiny village of St. Monans

On the path from St. Monans to Pittenweem we stopped at the St. Monans Salt Pan Windmill, which dates back to 1771. The windmill used to pump seawater from reservoirs, which were cut into the rocks along the shore. The salt was used primarily for food preservation.

Will and Ainsley checking out one of the old salt reservoirs which is now a swimming  area.

Approaching Pittenweem

We made a visit to the Pittenweem Historical Society and Will really liked the model ships.

Pittenweem Harbor

St. Fillians cave in Pittenweem. It is thought that pilgrims used the cave on their way to St. Andrews. For us it was a nice shady stop on a warm afternoon.

Something like this must have happened to make this sign necessary.

Making our way to Anstruther

The kids swinging with our friend and past exchange teacher, Wilson.

Anstruther in the distance (can you smell the fish and chips yet?)

A little local folk art

Anstruther is famous for its fish and chips. We branched out and ate at a new place this time (The Waterfront Chip Shop) and it was very delicious! The perfect reward after a long hike.

It was so good we actually went back for a second helping.