Top Things to do in Elie
What to do and see in Elie, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Elie, United Kingdom (UK) including Elie Beach, Kellie Castle & Garden, Osprey of Anstruther Day Tours, St Monan's Windmill and Salt Pans, Ardross Farm Shop, Anstruther Pleasure Cruises-Boat Day Tours, Elie Deli, The Scottish Fisheries Museum, St. Fillan's Cave, Scotland's Secret Bunker.
Restaurants in Elie
1. Elie Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By gbmontreal - Pointe Claire, Canada
This is a lovely little village to walk the main street. The beach is nice sand and you can walk a long way from the town out to the small harbor. Just a great place to relax on the beach. The views are beautiful. If you are travelling through you must spend at leas an hour or two. Wonderful.
2. Kellie Castle & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By lindsay_brown_777 - Brixham, United Kingdom
Lovely house and Gardens. Very friendly staff and lots to learn as from the room guides. Beautiful garden! We love your scones.....best ever! And we've eaten a lot in our time!! Tried them last year and returned again this year and still the best ever. Thanks!
3. Osprey of Anstruther Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 160 reviews
"Fantastic Experience" Fast rib trips to spectacular Isle of May, sailing from Anstruther. We offer landing trips which give 2 to 3 hours ashore or alternately shorter 2 hour trips which gives plenty of time to view the world renown wildlife around the island from the boat. Osprey is a big 10mtr Rib which has bench seats, comfortable and safe, fully licensed by the MCA and SNH. We operate the boats from the ticket office at the following address. The Middle Pier Shore Street Anstruther KY10 3AB
Reviewed By louise571092 - fife
Went on this trip a few weeks ago, I was a bit worried about the boat - the sea was a little choppy on the day we went, but the boat was actually really good fun in the end. We did get wet, but it...MoreWe try very hard to make it as relaxed as possible especially for people who are a little bit nervous. As you have seen she is a great sea boat and gives you confidence. Thank you very much for your kind words.
4. St Monan's Windmill and Salt Pans
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Donbrewerone - Brembate, Italy
A nice walk on the costal route, interesting site witch explain how the old salta industry use to works. During the wall you can see also the old pools filled with the sea water by the tide. Very lovely panoramas!
5. Ardross Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
An award winning farm shop looking to provide you with everything you need for a fantastic local meal. From home grown 21 day matured grass fed beef and lamb, freshly picked vegetables, warm locally baked bread, farmhouse cheese and ice cream, traditionally reared local meats to a selection of fine wines...For food lovers!
Reviewed By McAnnie1 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Dropped in on the way back to Edinburgh from St Andrews as I’d seen that it had recently won an award at the Scottish food & drink awards. What a great place. Beautiful produce, lovely staff & a fab location. Prices are on the high side but it’s worth every penny. We tried the Findlaters chicken late & bought 3 to take home, to die for! Picked up lots of different things for Xmas & were just sorry that we were a day early & missed the Xmas event. Would benefit from having a coffee shop onsite but you could buy a coffee to takeaway.
6. Anstruther Pleasure Cruises-Boat Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By TheGlobetrotta - Dundee, United Kingdom
My wife and I decided to go on an intrepid voyage to the Isle of May after bottling it for about fifteen years. After our initial trip got cancelled due to a "northern swell", we finally stepped aboard ! We had the time of our lives and both absolutely loved it. The hour long trip to the island is quite choppy but nothing too bad on what is a very comfortable little boat with a highly professional, friendly and knowledgable crew. As a bird lover, I was in awe as gannets flew overhead, razorbills dived for fish and amusing cormorants and shags nonchalantly sunbathed on the rocks. We also saw lots of gorgeous seals though sadly the legions of acclaimed puffins had already flown off for the season - but we'll be back to see them next summer ! That probably saved us from getting deafened and dive-bombed mind you ! The island itself is of outstanding natural beauty and is lovely to explore - there are nice paths, amazing views and a fascinating lighthouse that you can climb right to the top of (careful on the spiral staircase, folks !). You have to be a bit sensible and careful on your visit so it's advisable to wear good shoes as well as warm, waterproof clothing and watch your footing both on the boat and on the island (as you don't want to twist your ankle down a puffin hole or a rabbit hole !). Overall, this is an absolutely fantastic experience that my wife and I would do again in a heartbeat - Scotland at its finest ! The crew work amazingly hard and, in my opinion, are well worth a tip at the end of the journey for making it all run so smoothly.
7. Elie Deli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Delicatessen and licensed general grocers, offering a substantial choice of products to satisfy the most discerning shoppers. Freshly baked bread, croissants and pain au chocolate available every morning. We make up filled rolls and baguettes to order with the choice of cold cuts and cheese from the deli counter to sit in or take away.
Reviewed By Willbur_10 - Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan
I met an old overseas friend that I had last seen in the late 90's and wanted somewhere special to meet for a chat and something to eat & drink. I remembered the Elie Deli from a visit a few years ago. However, after a dreadful fire the Elie Deli is now in a temporary location two doors down. The Elie Deli did an amazing job by providing delicious coffee and sandwiches made from freshly baked bread and superb fillings of the finest gammon, blue cheese and fresh crisp salad. You could not ask for anything better. The owners and the staff could not have been more helpful and attentive, nothing was a problem and everyone made it a memorable experience.
This is what true "Scottish" hospitality is all about!
8. The Scottish Fisheries Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
(April - September) Mon - Sat: 10.00 - 5.30, Sun: 11 - 5; (November - March) Mon - Sat: 10.00 - 4.30, Sun: 12 - 4.30; last admissions 1 hour before closing. Adults £8, Concessions £6, Accompanied Children free. Independent charity-run museum covering the history of the Scottish fishing industry and its people from the earliest times to the present. A range of modern and traditional displays, dioramas and interactives provide something for everyone.
Reviewed By Guinnog - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Closed earlier than indicated on Google, so we arrived less than an hour before it closed. Staff very snippy and unapologetic. Suggested we come back the next day; less than helpful when we had driven two hours with young children to get there. I don't think I'll be back.
9. St. Fillan's Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By itchyfeet2014 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We have visited Pittenweem many times but never thought to go to St. Fillans cave. Picked up the key at the cocoa tree cafe. Unlocked the door with the key, switched on the lights and were amazed by the size of the cave. What a place! Imagination ran riot to think of how it would have been used in days of old. A must visit.
10. Scotland's Secret Bunker
Overall Ratings
4 based on 697 reviews
Scotland's best kept secret.... Until now! Hidden beneath an innocent Scottish farmhouse lies Scotland's Secret Bunker. A 450 foot tunnel leads you to the blast proof doors which defend 24,000 square feet of secret accommodation which was built to help safeguard Scotland during the Cold War in the event of a nuclear attack. The Secret Bunker lies 100 feet underground and is the size of two football pitches, one on top of the other so there is plenty of exploring to do! Come and discover how Scotland would have been governed from the depths of Fife and how they would have survived a nuclear attack from the most deadly bombs!
Reviewed By Jay A - Ashford, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed the military bunker, that was decommissioned in the early 1990s has been made into an unusual tourist attraction. Really interesting, especially the farm house disguised the guard house and entrance into the bunker. The sheer scale of the bunker is amazing. We really enjoyed it, my only criticism would be some of the information displays felt a bit amateurish and lacked details. However, the audioguide was well worth the cost, as it give you more details, information and background.
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