St John's Scottish Episcopal Church

The Episcopal church that anchors the heart of Anstruther isn't what you'd call a showstopper from the outside. Red sandstone, Victorian solidity, the kind of building that's been quietly getting on with things for well over a century. But step inside St John's and you'll find genuine calm - high ceilings, good light, and the sort of interior that rewards a proper look round.

It's the kind of place church historians will find genuinely interesting, and anyone after a moment of peace during a Fife coast break won't regret ducking in. The congregation here is still active, so there's life to it rather than the feel of a museum. Check ahead for service times if you're keen to experience it properly rather than just poking around.

For a park holiday based at St Monans or Silverdyke - both within spitting distance - this works as a ten-minute wander into town. Anstruther itself is the draw, mind: the harbour's brilliant, the fish and chips at the Anstruther Fish Bar are genuinely worth queuing for, and the Scottish Fisheries Museum sits right on the waterfront. The church fits neatly into an afternoon exploring the town rather than being a destination in itself.

If you're already in Anstruther browsing the shops or waiting for lunch, pop in. Don't make a special trip. The East Neuk coastline between here and Elie has enough walks and village character to keep you occupied without needing to hunt down every church interior.