Based in Anstruther in Fife, the Scottish Fisheries Museum tells the story of the important fishing industry in Scotland. First opened in 1969, its painting collection includes a number of important works by accomplished artists such as John McGhie, a fine array of watercolours (notably the Telfer Thomson collection) and many other valuable pieces associated with the sea and fishing communities of the Scottish coast. The art collection is officially recognised as being of national significance.