Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Water Fountain

Standing in Anstruther, this Victorian fountain commemorates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 - one of those solid, no-nonsense monuments that tells you exactly what matters to people of that era. It's a modest affair by modern standards, but that's precisely what makes it worth a look. The craftsmanship is proper Victorian: ornate stonework, the kind of detail you don't see anymore because nobody commissions fountains to celebrate anything these days.

History buffs will get more from it than most, especially if you're already exploring Anstruther's fishing village character and the broader East Neuk coastline. It's the sort of thing you'd spot on a morning walk before heading to the harbour or nipping into one of the local cafes. Won't take you more than ten minutes to appreciate it fully, but it's worth the detour if you're staying at any of the caravan parks nearby - Sauchope Links is just half a mile away, making this an easy addition to a seaside holiday.

Free to view, naturally. There's no visitor centre or fanfare, which rather suits it. Best visited on a clear day when the stonework catches decent light and you can actually see the detail. If you're timing a week in Fife around the parks - Silverdyke and Kilrenny Mill are all within three miles - this fits neatly into a wider exploration of the area's Victorian heritage and coastal character.