Edenshead Arms, Gateside, Fife 1973

Tucked away in the tranquil village of Gateside, Fife, the Edenshead Arms was once a familiar and much-loved local pub. Sitting on the main road that winds through this small rural settlement, the inn was a cornerstone of village life for many decades—offering warmth, drink, and company in the heart of eastern Scotland.

Sometimes referred to in later years as the Gateside Inn, the building’s role as a public house has now faded into memory. Like many village pubs across the UK, it eventually closed its doors and is believed to have been converted into a private residence. The decline of the Edenshead Arms mirrored broader changes in Gateside, a village that has also lost its shop and school in recent decades. The quiet streets and surrounding farmland give little away today of the role the pub once played in the community.