Things to see and do Anstruther

Hidden beneath a perfectly innocuous Scottish farmhouse, this military bunker has been hiding in the bowels of the Kingdom of Fife for over 40 years. It was dug out during the Cold War to be one of the command posts of the United Kingdom and the refuge of the Scottish authorities in the event of a nuclear attack. It never served and fortunately became useless enough to become an attraction. It plunges underground into 2,230 square metres of tunnels, war room and accommodation, on two levels the size of two football pitches on top of each other.

The island of May, with its superb lighthouse and its rich ornithological fauna (puffins, penguins, cormorants, guillemots...), can be discovered from Anstruther, aboard the May Princess. The cruise is organized around a crossing, comments on the landscapes and wildlife, and time on site to explore the wild beauties of the island. A National Nature Reserve, it is a haven of peace and a concentrate of magnificent landscapes and panoramas.

Created in 1967, this museum has become a must-see site for history lovers from all over the world. It deals with the life of this small port and even more, it evokes Scottish fishing in a broad way. Examples of boats are exhibited, but also old fishing systems and gear. Fishing communities are honoured through retrospectives on their lifestyles, but also the technical, social and environmental aspects of their separate profession.

Kellie Castle is a Victorian castle. It is admired for its artwork, its ornate plasterwork - the majestic ceiling of its library is one of the oldest in Scotland - and the great beauty of its Arts and Crafts garden, with the fragrance of ancient rose varieties. The stables are also an exhibition space: they pay tribute to the sculptor Hew Lorimer. It is even possible to visit his sculpture workshop. The castle is open to the public, with volunteers present in the rooms to reveal the secrets and guided tours.