Discover how beach-cast seaweed can enrich your garden and inspire creativity at Fife Seaweed Fest’s hands-on composting and crafting sessions near St Andrews.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Appropriate for all fitness levels; mainly light walking and standing during demonstrations and activities.
Wildlife
History
The Cambo Estate has agricultural roots dating back several centuries with gardens that reflect traditional Scottish estate design.
Conservation
Fife Seaweed Fest promotes sustainable harvesting techniques that protect coastal ecosystems while supporting local biodiversity.
Fife Seaweed Fest
Discover how beach-cast seaweed can enrich your garden and inspire creativity at Fife Seaweed Fest’s hands-on composting and crafting sessions near St Andrews.
Fife Seaweed Fest is a community-focused festival and series of hands-on experiences based in Saint Monans (St Monans), Scotland.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Fife Seaweed Fest showcases the coastal plants, crafts and cultural stories connected to seaweed through small-group workshops, guided foraging walks, film screenings and tasting events.
Programming brings together local practitioners and visiting experts: foraging and food sessions are led by Graham and Christine from Whitehouse Foraging; artist Kit Martin runs darkroom and phytogram workshops; and special guest Eileen Budd contributes historical storytelling to selected events.
Offerings include cyanotype and darkroom printing, seaweed paper making, composting demonstrations using beach-cast seaweed, craft sessions, guided low-tide forages with hands-on cooking, and film nights such as the UK premiere of "Mother of the Sea" with filmmaker Q&As and a seaweed gin tasting.
Workshops emphasize accessible, practical learning and place-based connection to the Fife coastline. The Cyanotypes at the Seashore workshop is explicitly limited to four participants and supplies materials; other sessions take place on nearby beaches and in community venues.
Fife Seaweed Fest focuses on combining creative practice, ecological appreciation and local knowledge to offer trustworthy, expert-led opportunities for anyone wanting to learn more about seaweed, coastal craft and foraging in Fife.
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcomed and encouraged regularly.
Location
Saint Monans
On the Fife coast, Scotland
Intimate Sessions
Up to 4 (cyanotypes)
Small-group cyanotype workshop
Film Events
UK premiere
Includes "Mother of the Sea" screening
Workshops Offered
9 experiences
Foraging, craft, film and composting
Reserve workshops, foraging walks or film nights — see dates and details for cyanotypes, seaweed forages, paper-making, composting and more.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing
Sessions involve outdoor and garden settings near the coast; layers and waterproofs help manage variable weather.
Wear comfortable footwear
You'll be on grassy and potentially damp terrain, so sturdy boots or shoes with good grip are recommended.
Arrive early to Cambo Estate
The gardens require entry fees paid separately; early arrival ensures you can maximize your session time without rush.
Prepare for hands-on activity
This event includes handling soil, compost, and seaweed materials—wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy.
Layered clothing
Adjust to changing temperatures near the coast with easy-to-remove layers.
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Waterproof jacket
Protects against Scotland’s frequent rain and coastal spray.
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Sturdy footwear
Ensures comfort and stability on grassy, damp grounds.
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Work gloves
Helpful for handling seaweed and compost material without irritation.
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