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 miles32.2 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Glenrothes 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Musselburgh 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Dalkeith 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Tranent 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 23.6 miles38 km
- Carnoustie 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Methil 10 miles16.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Pittenweem Place 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Elie and Earlsferry Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Anstruther Place 3 miles4.8 km
- East Neuk and Landward Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Crail Place 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Lower Largo Place 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Leven, Kennoway and Largo Ward 8.6 miles13.9 km
- St. Andrews Place 9 miles14.5 km
- Leven Place 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Strathkinness Place 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Methil Place 10 miles16.1 km
Example postcodes in St. Monans
KY10 2AN, KY10 2EA, KY10 2AW, KY10 2DN, KY10 2AL, KY10 2AG, KY10 2DW, KY10 2AY, KY10 2AF … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 29.3 miles47.2 km
- Glasgow International Airport 68.3 miles110 km
- North Berwick Railway Station 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Cupar Railway Station 12.1 miles19.4 km
Hotels near St. Monans Ad
- Kilconquhar Castle Estate 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Crusoe Hotel 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Old Course Hotel St Andrews 5 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Rusacks St Andrews 5 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Rooms at the Saint 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Old Manor Hotel 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Rufflets St Andrews 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Fairmont St Andrews 5 8.1 miles13 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
Schools in St. Monans
- St Monans Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pittenweem Harbour Harbour 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Pitcorthie House Estate 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Balcarres House Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Mount Melville Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Durie House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Seacliff Beach Beach 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Gullane Beach Beach 11.8 miles19 km
- Archerfield Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Cupar Castle Historic site 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Rankeilour Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- National Museum of Flight Museum 14 miles22.6 km