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	Pittenweem Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Pittenweem is now the most active of the fishing ports in the East Neuk coast of Fife.
		The rest of the priory was eventually incorporated into the fabric of Pittenweem as it developed, and the site of the refectory was used in 1821 for the town hall, since converted to a house.
		The village name means place of the cave, referring to St Fillan's cave in Cove Wynd, which was used as a chapel by the by St Fillan from the 600s.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /pittenweem/pittenweem (449 words)

	Pittenweem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pittenweem Primary School is a traditional village school with its own playing fields on the northern side of the older part of the village.
		Pittenweem Priory was an Augustinian Priory founded by monks from the Isle of May.
		St Filan was the first Augustinian to come to Pittenweem, supposedly living in a cave (St Filan's Cave, now situated in the Cove Wynd and open to the public) from where he converted the local populace.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pittenweem (925 words)

	The East Neuk Area (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Pittenweem, which still has a thriving fish market, also has bowling and tennis facilities, children’s play area, two small sandy beaches with nearby rock pools for exploring and an annual arts festival in August.
		A cave in the cliff face at Pittenweem ('The place of the cave') associated with St Fillan, an early Christian missionary from Ireland whose bell and crozier are still preserved in the Royal Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
		Close to the Kirkhaven landing stand the ruins of the Chapel of St Aidan which are all that remain of a priory built in the 12th century and dedicated to the Christian missionary who was killed on the island by marauding Danes in AD 875.
	www.pittenweem.sageweb.co.uk /services.htm (1708 words)

	Pitenweem
		In a royal charter of 1540, the “Priory of May and Pittenweem” is spoken of as of small importance, and its revenues as arising from the honest labours of poor fishers.
		Forming the south portion of the square, is what was the Prior’s hall, latterly the residence of Lord Pittenweem, eldest son of the Earl of Kellie.” Bishop Low “bought it from W. Baird, Esq., of Elie, with the burden of £10 annual feuduty, and bequeathed it for an Episcopal parsonage.
		Considering that Pittenweem was bearing the burden of a royal burgh, and as it was “very populous,” and had “ane guid and saiff harberie” built at the expense of the inhabitants, Charles and his Parliament, in 1633, further erected it into a free burgh royal holding immediately of the Crown.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/eastneuk7.htm (5195 words)

	Pittenweem - Definition, explanation
		Pittenweem is a small village in the County of Fife on the East Coast of Scotland.
		As the herring disappeared from local waters and the fishing fleet shrank, this harbour and attendant facilities led Pittenweem to become the main harbour for the fishermen of the East Neuk of Fife.
		St Filan was the first Augustinian to come to Pittenweem, supposedly living in a cave (St Filan's Cave, now situated in the Cove Wynd and open to the public) from where he converted the local populace.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/p/pi/pittenweem.php (794 words)

	Pittenweem on a small group tour of Scotland
		Pittenweem is the number one port in the East Neuk of Fife and visitors will see the harbor at its liveliest when the fish sales are held early in the morning.
		The name Pittenweem means " place of the cave " and dates back to the very early days when a cave in old Cove Wynd was used as a place of worship by the missionary St. Fillan during the 7th century.
		In the distant past the folk of Pittenweem had a fearsome reputation for witch hunting and many a poor victim was thrown into the dungeons before being killed for dabbling in witchcraft.
	www.visitdunkeld.com /pittenweem2.htm (470 words)

	Travel To The Scenic Fishing Village Of Pittenweem, Scotland
		Pittenweem is the number one port in the East Neuk of Fife and visitors will see the harbor at its liveliest when the fish sales are held early in the morning.
		The name Pittenweem means " place of the cave " and dates back to the very early days when a cave in old Cove Wynd was used as a place of worship by the missionary St. Fillan during the 7th century.
		In the distant past the folk of Pittenweem had a fearsome reputation for witch hunting and many a poor victim was thrown into the dungeons before being killed for dabbling in witchcraft.
	sandy1.users.50megs.com /travel-pittenweem.html (424 words)

	pittenweem - small village on the east coast of scotland.
		pittenweem - small village on the east coast of scotland.
		Pittenweem fresh fish is bought here and sold by the many local fish vans who travel all over Scotland selling the fish.
		The pool is not kept up to the standard it once was, with diving boards and a raft in the middle, but is still is a pleasant spot on a sunny day to sit and relax.
	www.eastneukwide.co.uk /tourist/pittenweem.html (254 words)

	Pittenweem self catering holidays: Fife in Scotland
		Located inside ancient Pittenweem harbour, which dates back to the 13th century and is home to Fife's fishing fleet, 20 East Shore is a Grade B listed building.
		Along with many properties fronting Pittenweem harbour, 20 East Shore was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century and remained pretty much unchanged until the present owner spent a small fortune upgrading and modernising the property between 2001-3.
		Pittenweem lies in the heart of the East Neuk, being the middle of its five picture postcard coastal towns (Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, St Monans, Elie).
	www.cottageguide.co.uk /pittenweemharbour (400 words)

	Holiday Cottages - Self Catering -Pittenweem - Fife - Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Pittenweem is the most active fishing port on the East Neuk coast of Fife.
		Pittenweem celebrates every year a summer arts festival that attracts international visitors during early August.
		And Pittenweem is still less than an hour’s drive to the centre of Edinburgh or the highland gateways of Stirling and Perth.
	www.houseontherock.co.uk /pittenweem.htm (370 words)

	Pittenweem of East Neuk - Most Active Working Harbour in Fife's Fishing Villages
		Anstruther may be the largest of the fishing villages on Fife's coast but Pittenweem is the last to preserve most of the local people's lifestyle.
		Upon arrival in Pittenweem I had the most bizarre encounter There was a white cat, with one eye blue and the other one yellow staring right at me. The cat seemed to know exactly what I would do and for a second, I actually thought that it was a witch.
		As soon as you start walking along Pittenweem's narrow streets and wynds you realise that there is a different feel to it compared to the other fishing villages.
	www.scotland-flavour.co.uk /pittenweem.html (664 words)

	GENUKI - Pittenweem
		" Pittenweem parish, consisting of the Royal Burgh, lies on the Firth of Forth and is bounded by St Monans and Anstruther Wester.
		Some archives of the former Burgh of Pittenweem are held at the Special Collections Dept. of St Andrews University Library.
		The Pittenweem Burgh Registers of Sasines (1669-1960) are held at the National Archives of Scotland (B60).
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct/FIF/parishes/Pittenweem/index.htm (1151 words)

	GENUKI - Pittenweem
		" Pittenweem parish, consisting of the Royal Burgh, lies on the Firth of Forth and is bounded by St Monans and Anstruther Wester.
		Some archives of the former Burgh of Pittenweem are held at the Special Collections Dept. of St Andrews University Library.
		The Pittenweem Burgh Registers of Sasines (1669-1960) are held at the National Archives of Scotland (B60).
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/sct/FIF/parishes/Pittenweem (945 words)

	Pittenweem
		Pittenweem has become famous for its annual arts festival providing visitors with a week long fest of local folk music, crafts and fine art exhibitions made all the more interesting by a majority of the venues being local people’s homes.
		It is a wonderful location from which to explore the East Neuk of Fife by car, bicycle or on foot.
		Traditional fisherman's cottage situated paces from the foreshore in Pittenweem, all on one level, with private off street parking.
	www.eastfifeletting.co.uk /id2.html (344 words)

	Pittenweem
		Pittenweem well known for its art festival held for 10 days around the first weekend in August each year.
		Pittenweem was granted the status of a Royal Burgh by James V in 1541, giving it the right to self government and the right to trade with other countries in return for paying taxes to the crown.
		The ordinary house holders in Pittenweem turn over parts of their home to the artists for the festival.
	www.explore-st-andrews.com /towns/pittenweem.htm (369 words)

	Holiday rentals in Pittenweem, Central, Fife, Scotland, Emily's House-Self Catering Holiday Cottage, Cottage
		Pittenweem is a truly idyllic seaside village with an abundance of history and charm.
		Pittenweem has the most active fishing port on the East Neuk of Fife and visitors can attend the fish markets held every morning from 8am in the harbour sheds.
		Summer is celebrated every year with the Pittenweem Arts Festival that attracts local, national and international artists and art lovers.
	www.holidaylets.net /properties/12234 (461 words)

	Royal Burgh of Pittenweem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Pittenweem was created de novo a Burgh of Barony of the Prior of Pittenweem in 1526 and was made a Royal Burgh by King James V in 1541.
		He established a community on the Isle of May, off the Fife coast, became a missionary to the Picts and is said to have been slain on the May about 870 during a Danish invasion.
		St Adrian is connected with Pittenweem, as a convent there was joined to the May community, and about the twelfth century monks from May moved to Pittenweem to be nearer their property on the mainland.
	www.thefifepost.com /pittenweem.htm (158 words)

	Quill Cottage self-catering accommodation near St Andrews Fife Scotland
		Pittenweem, on the coast in the East Neuk of Fife (neuk means corner), is about 15 miles from St Andrews and about an hour's drive north of Edinburgh.
		The name Pittenweem actually means "place of the cave", and you can also visit the sea-side cave of St Fillan, 7th century monk and disciple of St Columba.
		For example the walk from Pittenweem to Crail is approximately 8 miles (13 km) or Pittenweem to Elie through St Monans is appromimately 6 miles (10 km).
	www.aboutscotland.com /fife/quillcottage.html (472 words)

	Pittenweem Arts Festival 2007
		The number of artists who wish to participate in the Festival always exceeds the number of venues available, and, moreover, there are many local amateur artists who have not the quantity of work to justify a venue but nevertheless should be encouraged by being given display space.
		The exhibition will be in Pittenweem Primary School Hall, and is looked after by volunteers drawn from the exhibiting artists.
		Entry forms may be downloaded now or obtained from the Fisher Gallery, Pittenweem, or by telephoning the Festival Booking Office at 01333 313903.
	www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk (313 words)

	Historical perspective for Pittenweem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The Town of Pittenweem, near the E end of the parish just described, is a seaport and a royal burgh, and has a station on the Thornton and Anstruther section of the North British railway.
		The house in which the robbery took place was on the N side of the street to the N of the church.
		A burgh of barony under the priors, and after 1542 a royal burgh, Pittenweem is now, under the General Police and Improvement Act of 1862, governed by a provost, two bailies, a treasurer, and 8 councillors, and unites with Kilrenny, Crail, Anstruther-Easter, Anstruther-Wester, Cupar, and St Andrews in sending a member to parliament.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/towns/townhistory128.html (1814 words)

	Anchor House, Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland
		First it seems that you are actually leaving the quaint little fishing village of Pittenweem in the picturesque 'East Neuk' of Fife.
		The village itself is a delight, with a busy fish market and a number of small art galleries, not to mention a lively Arts Festival in early August.
		Pittenweem almost merges with St Monans, just along the coast, where there is a superb fish restaurant.
	www.unique-cottages.co.uk /cottages/dk5 (495 words)

	"St Andrews University 1st XI 2-1 Pittenweem Rovers" - The Sinner
		However, it was Pittenweem who started the brighter of the sides, pushing forward in the early stages, St Andrews had to rely on counter attacks during this period, with the pace of McMaster and Bidder being relied upon to release the pressure being put on the Saints back four of Macaulay, Sward, Hain-Cole and Stewart.
		St Andrews kept plugging away at the Pittenweem defence and their reward seemed to have come when Orhue was tripped again, this time inside the 18 yard box, a penalty was given.
		St Andrews had not been let off the hook completely, 5 minutes later it was Pittenweem who took the lead from a corner, a looping header finding the top corner of the net just out of the reach of Macinnis and the dwarf that is Dave Macaulay.
	www.thesinner.net /article-view.php?article=542 (901 words)

	The history of Scotland - The Pittenweem Witch Trials
		Patrick Morton, the son of a local flsmith, made allegations and accusations of witchcraft against some of his neighbours in the scenic fishing village of Pittenweem in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
		She was caught by a mob in Pittenweem on January 30th 1705 and beaten and dragged by her heels to the seafront.
		There she was swung from a rope tied between a ship and the shore, stoned, beaten severely, and finally crushed to death under a door piled high with rocks.
	www.historic-uk.com /HistoryUK/Scotland-History/PittenweemWitchTrials.htm (324 words)

	Pittenweem bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Pittenweem guest houses, hotels & other holiday ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Pittenweem bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Pittenweem guest houses, hotels & other holiday accommodation and places to stay in Pittenweem.
		Below are links to places to visit in and around Pittenweem, places to eat or drink at, in and around Pittenweem, along with useful shops, stores and outlets for while your holidaying or visiting in and around Pittenweem.
		The outer pier is the oldest, first built in stone around the mid-16th century, the middle pier was built in 1771 by Sir John Anstruther, and the west pier was added when the fishing industry was booming in the 19th century.
	www.gocoastal.co.uk /resort_guides/pittenweem (1214 words)

	Kingdom Seafood - Pittenweem Harbour
		Pittenweem is the premier fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife and home to
		The harbour, fishmarket and winding lanes of the village are a favourite with locals and holidaymakers alike, who visit to watch the boats unload their catch and to soak up the unique, relaxed and friendly atmosphere of this unique fishing community.
		Pittenweem harbour is always full of acvtivity and is an ideal place to take photographs.
	www.micromancs.com /fma/pages/pittenweem.html (153 words)

	Things to do in the East Neuk
		Watch the fishing boats leave from Pittenweem harbour, or watch them return and land their catch.
		Walk around the East Neuk villages, taking in Pittenweem’s wynds, St Fillan’s cave, Crail Harbour, the village and loch at Kilconquhar and St Monans kirk and windmill.
		Pittenweem is awash with them and there’s also the Crawford Arts Centre in St Andrews.
	www.pittenweemharbour.co.uk /things_to_do.htm (1060 words)

	Serenity, Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland - Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation in the East Neuk.
		Serenity, Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland - Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation in the East Neuk.
		This is a beautiful holiday cottage in the heart of delightful Pittenweem.
		This charming cottage is also situated nearby to the traditional and colourful houses, art galleries, antique and craft shops of Pittenweem’s high street.
	www.eastneukescapes.com /Pages/Serenity.shtml (327 words)

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