Pittenweem, a fascinating fishing village on Scotland's Fife Coast
Introduction This evening, I am posting information on the fishing port of Pittenweem.Location is Fife Coast , about eleven miles south of St. Andrews in the east of Scotland and about one hour from Edinburgh . Pittenweem Harbour Information on Pittenweem. Pittenweem is one of a chain of historic villages along the Fife Coast. These villages all display similar architecture dating back hundreds of years. The name Pittenweem is derived from the Gaelic for ‘cave place’. This is apposite because here can be found St. Fillan’s Cave, named after an early (7th century) Christian missionary. Other information: A Priory was established at Pittenweem in the 13th century. The Parish Church also dates from the 13th century and is joined to the Tolbooth. The harbour (above) dates from the 16th century and still operates as a busy commercial fishing port.with a fish market on site. Additionally, a seafood kiosk now operates during the summer months to sell locally...