Fun Facts

• Built around 1760 as a bathing house for Lady Janet Anstruther of Elie House.

• Villagers were once asked to leave the nearby beach when she came to swim.

• The tower was restored in the 2000s after storm damage and erosion.

• A favourite photography spot due to its position on the clifftop.

Lady’s Tower stands dramatically above the rocky coastline of Elie in Fife, offering wide views over the Firth of Forth. Built in the 18th century as a private bathing retreat for Lady Janet Anstruther, the small stone tower sits on an exposed headland surrounded by cliffs, waves, and open sea air. Today it’s a popular scenic stop on the coastal path, especially at sunrise and sunset.

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Parking:
Ruby Bay car park — paid during the day for cars (first 2 hours free, then charges apply).
Campervans/motorhomes: paid overnight, designated bays available.

Walk distance:
Approx. 400 yards along the coastal path — easy and mostly flat.

Difficulty:
⭐☆☆☆☆ (Easy)
Simple path, though exposed to wind.

Family-friendly:
Yes — easy walk; children should be supervised near cliffs.

Notes:
Very windy location; avoid cliff edges during storms or high waves. Best visited around sunrise or sunset.