Pittenweem ~ The Fisherman’s Hub and other Special Attributes

My virtual walk along the Fife Coastal Path revisited continues into Pittenweem. A visit to St Fillan’s Cave is a must.

The new edition of ‘The Healing Paths of Fife’ is available. All profits to Kirkcaldy Foodbank.

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Next along the Fife Coastal Path from St Monan’s is the fishing village of Pittenweem, the hub which catches and distributes fresh fish to all of Fife and beyond. There is a fish shops straight from the boats at the back of St Monan’s. We buy ours in Burntisland, but a van also brings fish to people’s doors in many areas of Fife.

The beauty of the old stone harbour, with its creels and boats, is enhanced by signs of the working fishing industry in my eyes. The local in-bloom group completes the picture by decorating a variety of bicycles with flowers in the summer months. Delightful!

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Taking one of several narrow cobbled paths, called ‘wynds’ here in Fife, leading you up to the main street, you can find cafes, art and craft shops, an artisan bakery, home made chocolate and a local store and post office. It is from…

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