Waid Library

If you're staying at one of the caravan parks around Anstruther and need a rainy-day refuge, Waid Library is a proper local resource rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. It's housed in a functional building in Anstruther itself, serving the Fife community with books, computers, and the kind of quiet reading space that's actually quite rare these days.

You'll find it useful if you're after something specific - local history resources, reference materials, or just a peaceful hour away from the weather. The opening hours are weekday mornings through early evening (09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday), with limited Saturday access (09:30-12:30), so plan accordingly if you're timing a visit around school runs or accommodation schedules.

Honestly? It's not a destination in itself. You wouldn't drive to Fife specifically to spend time in a library when the East Neuk coastline is right there. But if you're based at Silverdyke, Kilrenny Mill, or any of the nearby parks and the heavens open, it beats sitting in your caravan. The staff are helpful, and locals frequent it, which gives it authentic character rather than the sterile feeling of many modern public buildings.

Combine it with a walk through Anstruther itself - the harbour's genuinely lovely - or use it as an hour's stopgap between beach days. Access appears to be free, though it's worth checking ahead on specific services.