Looking for more?
Whether you’re looking to explore St Monans’ past and present or discover more about the East Neuk, the links below will point you in the right direction.
St Monans
St Monans: The Photography Village
A site celebrating the rich photographic culture and history of St Monans.
St Monans Community Council
Read minutes from monthly meetings of the St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council, and find updates on local events and initiatives.
St Monans Auld Kirk Enterprise (SMAKE)
Formed in 2024, SMAKE is a community organisation committed to preserving the rich history and heritage of the Auld Kirk in St Monans. Its mission is to celebrate the Auld Kirk’s cultural significance, ensure its preservation for future generations, and create a space where the community and visitors can come together and connect with its legacy.
Jim Matthew Camera Collection Trust
A unique collection of cameras and other items of photographic equipment, regularly open to the public. You can find the collection at 8 West Street in St Monans, just around the corner from the Giddy Gannet.
Around the East Neuk
Scottish Fisheries Museum
Located just down the road in Anstruther, the Scottish Fisheries Museum records the history of the Scottish fishing industry and its people from earliest times to the present day.
Crail Museum & Heritage Centre
The Crail Museum provides an insight into the past life of this ancient Royal Burgh, its kirk, seafaring tradition, Crail Golfing Society, and airfield history from the First World War until its closure in 1960.
Cellardyke Trust
A hub for photographs and information on the history of Cellardyke, including local family histories, upcoming events, and arts & culture initiatives in the village.
Pittenweem Community Library
Information on upcoming public events and exhibitions, local news, and book reviews on some of the latest titles.
East Neuk of Fife Preservation Society
The East Neuk Preservation Society raises awareness of the area’s historic architecture, advises members on conservation and planning, and engages in planning to protect its character while promoting sensitive, sustainable development.
Beyond Scotland
| True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum Kings Lynn, Norfolk The King’s Lynn Fisherfolk Museum (Norfolk, England) is a heritage centre that brings the historic North End to life through immersive displays—including a Tudor‑era town model, a detailed 3D reconstruction of the old streets, authentic fishing gear, preserved fisherfolk cottages, a restored 19th‑century smokehouse, and a working smithy. It celebrates the daily lives, trades, and community of King’s Lynn’s fishing families from the 1800s to the present. Since the 1875 fishing disaster, which claimed 37 men from the East Neuk, St Monans has been linked forever with King’s Lynn, whose townspeople ensured the honourable burial of the St Monans fishermen, forging a lasting bond between the two communities. Though geographically distant, St Monans and King’s Lynn share a deep, centuries‑old connection to the rhythms and hardships of a fishing way of life. |
The St Monans Heritage Collection 