Anstruther was, for many years, one of the busiest ports in Scotland - largely due to the Herring industry.  Herring diminished during the 20th century and now it is largely shellfish that are brought ashore.  Anstruther, like the other East Neuk towns shows it's history of trade with mainland Europe particularly The Netherlands and the trademark Dutch Gables can be seen on the buildings along the coast.  Like all good coastal towns, Anstruther had its share of smuggling throughout the years and the 16th century Smugglers Inn by the Dreel Burn is a reminder of this past.

The Anstruther Fish Bar & Restaurant -  

"Pick up battered fish and chips from this award-wining fish bar which sits right on the harbour front in Anstruther.  Then go and perch on the seating area opposite the shop, breathing in the smell of the sea and greeting the fisherman" 
The Guardian 'Great Outdoors, Food and Drink' supplement, 4 August 2007.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum, open all year round, provides a great experience of the history and nature of the fishing industry in Scotland throughout the ages.  Anstruther was central to the Scottish Herring industry for so many years. The museum includes reconstructed boats and a fisherman's cottage.  There is also a tea room.

The British Golf Museum, St Andrews -  displays and interactive media tell the story of British golf from the middle ages to today. Discover the players, the tournaments and the clubs which helped make golf as we know it today.

Scottish Deer Centre near Cupar, Fife - 140 Deer covering 9 species.  Ranger tours, walkways and viewing platforms.  Children's indoor and outdoor play areas.

St Andrews Sea Life Centre - a stunning underwater adventure set in the towns north west cliffs and with great views of the west sands and St Andrew's Bay.

St Andrews Castle - the site itself dates from around 1200 AD. this former Bishops' Palace is now a landmark ruin.  Visitors centre.

Scotland's Secret Bunker - not far from Anstruther, a remnant of the cold war - Scotland’s best kept secret for over 40 years hidden beneath a Fife Farmhouse.  A tunnel leads to 24,000 square feet of secret underground accommodation.

Hill of Tarvit Mansion House - dates from 1696 with 19th-century wings.  It was virtually rebuilt in 1906. Remodelled by the architect Sir Robert Lorimer for Mr F. B. Sharp to house fine collections of paintings and pictures, furniture, Flemish tapestries and Chinese porcelain and bronzes. There are formal gardens, woodland walk. and a restored Edwardian Laundry.

Craigtoun Country Park a country park since 1947and now owned by Fife Council.  A formal designed gardens but with things to do for all the family including an adventure playground, miniature railway, trampolines and bouncy castle and  pets' corner.  There are also glasshouses and a bowling green and aviaries.

The Fife Coastal Path which passes through Anstruther, stretches from the Forth Road and Rail bridges to Crail.  A fantastic and popular walk along dramatic coastline with wildlife, castles and beautiful villages enroute.

Cycling - The Millennium Cycle Way: 300+ miles of cycle route.

Kellie Castle and Gardens: One of the finest in Scotland.  A 16th-century tower house. The Vine Room, on one of the upper floors, has a ceiling painted by De Witt, and there are fine plaster ceilings elsewhere. There is also a magnificent walled garden. The present castle was built by the Oliphants, although an earlier castle on the site belonged to the Siwards.  Kellie was abandoned in 1829, but in 1878 James Lorimer leased Kellie as an almost roofless ruin and proceeded to restore it. It is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.