St. Monans is a small, picturesque fishing village on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, tucked on the shores of the Firth of Forth and forming part of the East Neuk. Its most striking historic feature is the sea-worn 14th-century kirk set against the cliffs, and a compact old harbour framed by stone cottages and narrow lanes.
Historically built on herring and small-scale fishing, the village now blends a working harbour with tourism, holiday homes and local amenities; the Fife Coastal Path brings walkers past the shore and nearby fishing communities such as Pittenweem and Anstruther. There’s a strong community feel, a quieter pace outside the summer months, and plenty of opportunities for sailing, diving and coastal walks.
Postcode districts covering St. Monans
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 20 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 16.4 miles
- Glenrothes 15.9 miles
- Musselburgh 21.4 miles
- Dalkeith 24.6 miles
- Tranent 19.6 miles
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 23.6 miles
- Carnoustie 20.6 miles
- Methil 10 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pittenweem Place 1.5 miles
- Elie and Earlsferry Place 2.6 miles
- Anstruther Place 3 miles
- East Neuk and Landward Ward 3.3 miles
- Crail Place 6.6 miles
- Lower Largo Place 6.9 miles
- Leven, Kennoway and Largo Ward 8.6 miles
- St. Andrews Place 9 miles
- Leven Place 9.5 miles
- Strathkinness Place 9.8 miles
- Methil Place 10 miles
Example postcodes in St. Monans
KY10 2AE, KY10 2DA, KY10 2AU, KY10 2BP, KY10 2BJ, KY10 2AA, KY10 2BT, KY10 2AY, KY10 2BD … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 29.3 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 68.3 miles
- North Berwick Railway Station 10.4 miles
- Cupar Railway Station 12.1 miles
Hotels near St. Monans Ad
- Murray Library Hostel 2.8 miles
- The Ship Inn 2.3 miles
- The Bank 4 2.7 miles
- Fairmont St Andrews - Scotland 5 8 miles
- The Inn At Kingsbarns 4 7.7 miles
- The Inn At Lathones 3 5.4 miles
- Balcomie Links Hotel 6.9 miles
- The Crusoe 6.7 miles
- Stravithie Castle 3 6 miles
- The Shoregate 6.4 miles
Schools in St. Monans
- St Monans Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pittenweem Harbour Harbour 1.6 miles
- Pitcorthie House Estate 2.1 miles
- Balcarres House Estate 3.3 miles
- Mount Melville Estate 8.1 miles
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 9 miles
- Durie House Estate 9.6 miles
- Seacliff Beach Beach 11.7 miles
- Gullane Beach Beach 11.8 miles
- Archerfield Estate 11.9 miles
- Cupar Castle Historic site 12.1 miles
- Rankeilour Estate 13.3 miles
- National Museum of Flight Museum 14 miles