Discover the art of seaweed foraging with Whitehouse Foraging at the Fife Seaweed Fest. Learn to identify, harvest, and cook edible seaweeds in a scenic coastal setting—perfect for food explorers and nature lovers.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended for walking and light climbing over rocky terrain
Wildlife
History
The Fife coast has a long history of fishing and seaweed harvesting dating back centuries, integral to local livelihoods.
Conservation
Local organizers promote sustainable foraging, ensuring marine ecosystems remain healthy for future generations.
Fife Seaweed Fest
Discover the art of seaweed foraging with Whitehouse Foraging at the Fife Seaweed Fest. Learn to identify, harvest, and cook edible seaweeds in a scenic coastal setting—perfect for food explorers and nature lovers.
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.
Dress for the weather
Bring waterproof clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for rocky terrain and changing tide conditions.
Bring a notebook
Take notes on different seaweed types and harvesting tips to remember for future foraging trips.
Respect wildlife
Observe marine life from a respectful distance and avoid disturbing habitats.
Arrive early
Get the best foraging spots by arriving at low tide when seaweeds are most accessible.
Waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry when walking along the damp, windy shoreline.
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Sturdy shoes
Allows safe navigation over uneven, rocky surfaces.
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Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down foraging notes and recipes.
Portable knife or scissors
Helps in harvesting seaweed efficiently and safely.