Saint Monans, United Kingdom
Saint Monans is a town of 1,230 people in Scotland, United Kingdom.
Why visit Saint Monans
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 9 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Scottish Fisheries Museum and St Monans Camera Museum.
Weather in Saint Monans
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About Saint Monans
St Monans, sometimes spelt St Monance, is a village and parish in the East Neuk of Fife and is named after the legendary Saint Monan.
From the Wikipedia article St Monans (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do2
Museums and landmarks13
Scottish Fisheries Museum
Museum · 2.9 mi
Fishing museum in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes9
West Braes Project - Crazy Golf Hut
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Juice, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Snacks · 1.2 mi
May-Aug Mo-Su 11:00-17:00
Where to stay2
History
The village takes its name from St Monan, who was killed by invading Danes in about 875. St Adrian was killed on the Isle of May in the same raid, and 6,000 Fife Christians are said to have died.
According to author Leonard Low, an account written for Mary Queen of Scots indicates that in 1548 a significant battle occurred a short distance from St Monans church. The Scottish army, pulling away from losses in Musselburgh and Edinburgh, turned to fight, and defeat, the invading English army at St Monans. All other written records of this battle appear to have been lost when Oliver Cromwell ordered all Scottish records be shipped to the Tower of London, and several barrels filled with documents were lost at sea en route.
From the History section of St Monans on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Saint Monans
- Charlie CookeScottish footballer (born 1942)
- Christopher RushBritish writer
- Bill MainScottish footballer (1915–1969)
- Davie Ovenstoneassociation football player (1913-1983)
Born in Saint Monans, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare1
Map of Saint Monans
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Getting there and nearby towns
Leuchars Station (ADX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Saint Andrews 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Methil 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Glenrothes 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Kirkcaldy 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Dunbar 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Tranent 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Dundee 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Musselburgh 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Carnoustie 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Edinburgh 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
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- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- Mapillary (see each image): photos
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- StMonans, Spiggot at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newark Castle, St Monans I, Nick J Bibby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Monans Parish Church, Fife, Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ruins of Newark Castle, Fife, John Allan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 08381 Braehead Evangelical Church, St Monans 007, WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 08381 Braehead Evangelical Church, St Monans 005, WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 08381 Braehead Evangelical Church, St Monans 003, WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 08381 Braehead Evangelical Church, St Monans 001, WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 08381 Braehead Evangelical Church, St Monans 008, WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 08381 Braehead Evangelical Church, St Monans 006, WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 08381 Braehead Evangelical Church, St Monans 004, WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 08381 Braehead Evangelical Church, St Monans 002, WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Bowhouse Market of 2024, Drkirstyross, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Monans Heritage Collection, Macfack, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Abercrombie Church in St Monans, Kate Shar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, drnoble, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hobgoblin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, toho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hobgoblin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hobgoblin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, toho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hobgoblin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hobgoblin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, toho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hobgoblin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, drnoble, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, drnoble, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, drnoble, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hobgoblin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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