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The quiet seaside Scottish village home to ‘best fish and chips’ in the country

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May 29, 2024

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The quiet seaside Scottish village home to ‘best fish and chips’ in the country

After what has felt like an especially long May, June is finally just about here.

With summer at last on the horizon, we can now start looking forward to sunny days and warm temperatures. That is, assuming Scotland’s classic unpredictable weather doesn’t have other plans.

Choosing to be optimistic, the Daily Record has picked a lovely sunny spot as our latest Village of the Week. Crail in Fife is the newest Scottish destination to be featured on our weekly series showcasing the towns and villages across the country most worth a visit.

The fishing village, situated in the pretty East Neuk of Fife, is the perfect place to head for a day out by the sea. Even if you aren’t lucky with the weather, Crail still offers incredible views and plenty of things to see and do.

From the historic Crail Harbour to the fascinating Crail Museum and even the village’s pottery centre, there is something for everyone. There is even a yummy fish and chip restaurant that serves up the “best” chip supper in Scotland according to one visitor.

Read on for more information on why Crail is the perfect Scottish staycation destination this June. Meanwhile, you can find some of the Daily Record’s previous towns and villages of the week here:

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Crail almost looks straight out of another century, with its cobbled streets and historic buildings. If you live in a noisy town or city and need a day or two in idyllic surroundings to clear your head, then it makes for the perfect picturesque and peaceful retreat.

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After spending some time browsing Crail’s charming independent shops, you should make your way down to the historic harbour and take in the lovely sea views. Once a bustling and important medieval hub, the tiny harbour now features just a few fishing boats bobbing gently up and down on the water.

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If you want to learn more about Crail’s history and heritage, then the Crail Museum should be your next destination. Giving visitors a rare insight into the ancient Royal Burgh, the free museum features a variety of exhibitions that will no doubt interest Scots both young and old. Looking at travel website Tripadvisor, past visitors have described the Crail Museum as “very friendly” and “absolutely packed with really interesting displays”.

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Easily one of Crail’s most unique attractions is Crail Pottery. This family-run pottery shop and co-operative, which dates back to 1965, offers a wealth of hand-thrown stoneware, terracotta planters, raku, and bright hand painted earthenware. The perfect spot to pick up a souvenir to remember your day in Crail by.

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Last but certainly not least, the Crail Fishbar and Cafe is the best way to cap off your day in the village. Serving up mouthwatering traditional fish and chip suppers, the takeaway and restaurant has earned an average rating of 4.5 out of five on Tripadvisor based on 574 reviews. One recent customer praised the eatery as being “great value for money”, while another declared that it serves up the “best haddock and chips in Scotland”.

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