Battle of May Island Memorial

The May Island Memorial sits on the Fife coast near Anstruther, marking one of Britain's strangest naval disasters. In 1918, two British submarines collided in fog in the Firth of Forth, sinking HMS K14 and leaving 104 men dead. It's the sort of historical event that gets quietly forgotten, which is precisely why the memorial matters.

You won't find much here - it's a modest stone marker rather than a visitor attraction with facilities or signage. That said, the location itself has real character. You're standing on working coastline with proper views across to May Island itself, where the collision occurred. The memorial is free to visit and takes minutes to find if you know where you're going, though there's no visitor infrastructure, so come prepared for Scottish weather.

This appeals to military history types and anyone interested in lesser-known wartime stories rather than families after a day out. Walkers doing the Fife Coastal Path will pass near it naturally. If you're based at Silverdyke or Kilrenny Mill caravan parks just down the road, it's worth a morning detour - maybe thirty minutes max including the walk.

The wider Anstruther area has plenty to occupy a week. The fishing village itself is genuinely lovely, and you're well-positioned for coastal walks. The memorial works best as part of that bigger picture rather than a standalone trip. Expect atmosphere and history rather than crowds or comfort facilities.