Pittenweem
This village is the only on in East Neuk, still with what seem to be a completely unspoilt working harbour
Not a leisure craft in sight
Walking round the harbour you come to the Gyles, a white, pan tiled three storey house once belonging to a sea captain in 1626 and restored by the NTS. In front of the Gyles is a small slop leading to a beach enclosed by the outer harbour
Although there are fewer boats sailing from here now than in days gone by, it is a unique opportunity to see the daily landings and early morning market. Pittenweem fresh fish is bought here and sold by the many local fish vans who travel all over Scotland selling the fish.
Crail
Definitely the most picturesque harbour in the East Neuk, it is best viewed from the West Braes, as you come in to Crail from Anstruther. Surrounding the harbour are houses dating back to the 17th Century, with white walls and red pan tiled roofs. One of these used to be the customs house and on the side has a plaque bearing the town arms
Unfortunately I forgot to pack my spare battery and ran out of power before we even got down to the harbour and never had the chance to return for more photos
Enjoyed the day and spent the evening just watching the sun go down
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