Crail & the East Neuk
The Scottish Countryman is based just a mile outside the beautiful village of Crail in the East Neuk and we’re very proud to be located in such a special place.
I’ve lived and worked in this area for about 15 years and I can now offer you insider’s access through my half and full-day tours of the East Neuk. My tours are for 1 to 3 people and based on your wish-list, so we can do all of the East Neuk villages or combine some of the East Neuk with time in St Andrews or Falkland.
Can’t do a tour? Here are my recommendations for a visit to Crail and the East Neuk. (Images are all Crail.)
Eat
Crail
The Beehive Crail - tearoom and gift shop in one
Brodie’s Grannie’s at Crail Harbour - takeaway ice cream, coffees and more
Reilly Shellfish - fresh lobster and crab cooked to order by the harbour. (Temporarily closed.)
Balcomie Links - newly refurbished and offering food with flair not fuss
The Shoregate - also extensively refurbished: modern restaurant, historic bar
The Golf Hotel - pub grub to eat in or sit out in the beer garden
Crail Fish Bar & Cafe - great fish and chips
Crail Harbour Gallery - light lunches, teas, cakes
Anstruther
Bread and Butter Cafe - great vibe, organic, local, friendly and very good
The Dreel - a favourite for us because of the good food and friendly service
The Bank - nice views from the balcony at the back
Pittenweem
Clock Tower Cafe - family run, friendly and good value for money fresh food
Cocoa Tree Cafe - late breakfasts, leisurely lunches and handmade chocolate
Elie
The Ship Inn - delicious food and a great location. Also, beach cricket in summer.
See / Explore / Do
Crail
Anstruther
East Neuk
Shop
The Beehive Crail for pretty things you won’t find elsewhere
Shell’s beautifully curated collection of cards, gifts and souvenirs
Crail Musem and Heritage Centre for local and Scottish gifts
Green’s the greengrocer’s
Penman’s the butcher’s
Barnett’s the baker’s
St Monans
Ardross farm Shop between St Monan’s and Elie
Lowrie’s fish merchant
The Bowhouse Market
