The Scottish Fisheries Museum

An independent charity-run museum covering the history of the Scottish fishing industryand how it became such an important part of the lives of so many Scots.

About The Scottish Fisheries Museum

	St Ayles Harbourhead, Anstruther KY10 3AB
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Our principal aim, in all of our efforts with regard to the displays in our extensive museum and our many educational and research activities, is to excite informed interest in the development of the Scottish commercial fishing industry among people of all ages in and beyond Scotland. The core story that we have to tell is the history of how, through a constant process of innovation, the Scottish fisheries became such an important part of the lives of so many Scots.

Our collections are truly inspiring. They permit us to exhibit wonderful examples of historic fishing boats and gear. They help us to illustrate the geography and social structures of our fishing communities. They allow us to honour their ways of life, skills, customs, dress, creativity and resilience, and to improve understanding of the various external circumstances, environmental, technological, political and commercial, which had and still continue to have such an impact upon them.

We take seriously the responsibilities that come with our belonging to a very special section of Scottish society, to men and women who, over the centuries, have faced both natural and man-made adversity and yet maintained a proud tradition and a distinct, but open, culture. In celebrating their achievements, we are proud to welcome all of our visitors, young and old, to an experience that will be both highly entertaining and informative.

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Upcoming Events at The Scottish Fisheries Museum

Exhibitions

Flotsam : Exhibition of Art by Riikka Palonen

1st October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to welcome Finnish artist and Bonemaiden, Riikka Palonen, whose work magnificently reflects her immersion in the natural world and the cycles within it.

Exhibitions

Steaming Ahead : How the Railways Changed the Fish we Eat

1st October 2025 - 10th November 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther

In this 200th anniversary year of commercial rail travel in the UK, we take the opportunity to look at the wide-ranging impacts of these technologies on a particular industry – fishing.

Family and Kids

October Holiday Activities at The Scottish Fisheries Museum

11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is looking forward to welcoming in local and visiting families to the museum over the October Half Term break.

Voluntary

Great British Beach Clean - Scottish Fisheries Museum and FCCAN

1st November 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther

Grab a bag and join The Scottish Fisheries Museum along with Fife Communities Climate Action Network for the Museum’s annual beach clean at Castle Street Beach on 1st November!

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