
Thank you, Heather LaFleur USA Picture by Keith White guest at the Nestings
Its attractive harbour, built around the 16th Century, is now ideal for yachts and small craft and is one of few harbours in Scotland to be run by a private company for the people of the burgh.It now has a very busy Water sports centre.Elie has many interesting historic buildings and cottages. One of the most outstanding is the parish church built by Sir William Scott in the 1630. Positioned to the east overlooking Ruby Bay stand the ruins of The Lady's Tower, built in the mid 18th century as a summerhouse, it also served as a changing room for Lady Anstruther, a Naturalist. Elie Rubies are small, red semi-precious garnets, which can be still be found on the beach.
In terms of things to do/see the following are worth doing:
Carnoustie (the nearest large sandy beach)
But ‘n’ Ben restaurant in Auchmithie (just outside Arbroath) has wonderful food, but need to book well in advance.
Towns of
Glamis castle is a great day out
Village hopping (Elie, St Monans, Pittenween and Anstruther) a nice coastal drive.
Anstruther fish restaurant. Again don’t go too late otherwise the queues extend along the road.
The Cliff top walks on Seaton Cliffs afford amazing views of the coastline.
Keith