St Monans
A small fishing village with a seaside windmill and an old church built right at the shore. The coastal path leads on to Pittenweem and Elie.
The windmill at the eastern edge of the village was once used to pump seawater for salt-making, and you can climb it for views over the Firth of Forth. At the western edge stands the old St Monans Church, built hard against the waves and known as one of Scotland's churches closest to the sea. The harbour is small and quiet, and the coastal path here is beautiful, making it ideal for a half-day walk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kellie Castle
- Pittenweem
- Elie and Earlsferry
- Anstruther
- Scottish Fisheries Museum
- Scotland's Secret Bunker
- Fife Coastal Path (St Andrews–Crail)
- East Sands