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Keep the Reaper Sailing

We are launching an appeal to support essential winter maintenance for our flagship historic sailing Fifie, the ‘Reaper’. Five years on from a major conservation project, the striking traditional vessel needs a full service to keep her in tip-top condition.

Merchant's Room : Emily Noakes and Caroline MacDonald Winter Exhibition

Photography by Emily Noakes and Caroline MacDonald, skilfully capturing the beauty of the East Neuk and their adventures beyond.

The 'Rising Sun' Sails Again

Following meticulous research and expert craftsmanship, the Museum is proud to unveil a replica of the former “shipstone” of the Anstruther Whale Fishing Company

Merchant's Room : Scenes from the East Neuk

Merchant's Room : Scenes from the East Neuk

02 October 2024 - 28 October 2024

Beautiful scenes and still lifes captured in a range of styles by a community of artists based in Crail.

Fisherrow and The Fishermen’s Walk

In this blog post, student Evie Forey has chosen to reflect on the history and tradition of the Fisherrow Fisherman’s Walk

The Solway Hoard

The Solway Hoard

21 September 2024 - 21 December 2024

Journey forward in time to the year 3023 when a hoard of rare and valuable plastic objects has been discovered…

Merchant's Room : Entanglement

Merchant's Room : Entanglement

04 August 2024 - 02 September 2024

Fife-based artist, Cally Nurse transforms washed up seaweed by combining it with copper and beach finds, both man-made and natural.

The Ruby Challenge

On Saturday 20th July, Fife coastal rowing clubs gathered in Anstruther harbour for a piratical challenge, masterminded by the St Ayles Rowing Club.

Join in the Grimwood Museum Adventure at the Museum this Summer Holiday!

Embark on a brilliantly bonkers museum family trail this August, organised by Kids in Museums.

An Abridged History of Zulu Boats in Scotland

In this blog post, student Mimi Cottingham has chosen to reflect on the history and origins of these imposing vessels

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