About the location
PITTENWEEM
Anstruther 1 mile; St Andrews 11 miles.
The village of Pittenweem is one of the busiest fishing ports along the East Neuk of Fife and, as such, is a popular attraction for tourists.
There is a pub by the delightful harbour, which is surrounded by restored traditional buildings, all adding to its charm.
The village name means ‘place of the cave’ and is believed to refer to the cave St Fillan used as a chapel in the 8th century, and where he is reputed to have prepared his sermons by the glow of his arm.
The cave is open to the public and sits in Cove Wynd, in the village.
The present day Church of Scotland, or The Kirk, sits on the site of the former Pittenweem Priory, an Augustinian Priory dating back to the Middle Ages.
Today, the village is popular with tourists and hosts the Pittenweem Arts Festival each August, an event that has grown in size over the years.
The East Neuk Festival is another arts festival that also encompasses many of the villages in the area.
The village centre sits a few streets back from the shore and boasts a shop, bakers, a Post Office and a café, plus several bars and galleries.
From Anstruther, one mile away, take a day trip out into the Firth of Forth and visit the Isle of May, a National Nature Reserve, or visit one of the other attractive coastal villages in this corner of Fife.
With St Andrews and Edinburgh easily accessible, there is so much for the visitor to enjoy..