Accessible Britain

and named after the writer Sir Walter Scott (whose poem “The Lady of the Lake” was
set around the loch), the ship was then dismantled and transported overland to the loch
– a serious feat of logistics in 1900. Another character intrinsically linked to both Scott
and Loch Katrine is Rob Roy MacGregor, born on the shores of the loch and elevated
to legendary status by Scott’s writings. If you’re a fan of machinery, be sure to check out
the engine room, visible from windows on deck level. The ship, no longer coal-fired but
running on bio-diesel, today plies the same route it has chugged over for more than a
century.
There is ample parking adjacent to the toilet block, near the booking kiosk and ship
and, on the other side, the lift-accessed Brenachoile Restaurant, which has an accessible
toilet, too. Once you’re booked, you’ll find level access all the way to the gangplank,
which has a small step on and off. Once you’re on board, you’ll find a level deck and an
accessible toilet in the lounge/bar.
FOOD & DRINK aa Sandwiches, soft drinks and ice cream are available from Katrine Café at
the booking kiosk. On board, soft and alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee, and light snacks
are available. On shore, the Brenachoile Restaurant (www.brenachoile.co.uk) has a good
range of hot food staples and daily specials, plus an outside terrace with great views.
139 Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther
Address: St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AB Web: www.scotfishmuseum.org Tel: 01333
310628 Hours: Apr–Sept Mon–Sat 10am–5.30pm, Sun 11am–5pm; Oct–Mar Mon–Sat 10am–4.30pm,
Sun noon–4.30pm; last entry 1hr before closing Dates: Closed at variable times over Christmas and New
Year: check website for full details. Entry: [D]£6 [C]free [A]£8 [Under 16s]free if accompanied by an adult
[Seniors & students]£6 [Fam] annual pass for 2 adults & up to 5 children £25
SCOTLAND
In the pretty little fishing port of Anstruther, this remarkable attraction traces the history
of the fishing industry from prehistoric times to the current day. Like a Tardis, the
museum’s small frontage opens into a huge internal space, exploring everything from
dug-out canoes to the hi-tech boats that ply the seas today.
You don’t have to be interested in fishing to enjoy the museum, which displays artefacts
associated with the industry including full-size fishing vessels, the largest of which
is almost 80 feet long. The museum has displays on fishing in its early days, from spearfishing,
through early rowing boats, sailing, whaling and steamships, to today’s state-ofthe-art
vessels. There are also exhibits on the onshore support staff, such as the herring
girls who processed and sold the catch in the herring market, and the role of fishing in
wartime. You can look inside a replica of a traditional fisherman’s cottage, and a boat
repair yard, where artisans mend old vessels using traditional methods. A number of
exhibits include audio and/or visual displays, and some are hands-on, such as the area
where you can have a go at mending a fishing net.
There are two disabled parking bays in the car park across the road, a few yards from
the museum. A slight downward slope leads to the street with several dropped kerb
areas adjacent to the museum entrance. If the car park is full, alternative parking for
Blue Badge holders can be found along much of the street and there’s another car park
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