The only club in the world to play all its home games on a beach. 

 The Ship Inn Cricket Club has been playing on the beach at Elie for over 30 years.  In that time we have hosted many test players, all the leading club sides in Scotland, and touring teams from around the world.  We play an annual fixture against Marylebone Cricket Club (the world famous ‘MCC’), and in recent years we have played every year against Scotland’s Women’s Team, the Wildcats.

In 2024 we have 16 Ship Inn CC fixtures including against 6 teams who are visiting us for the first time.  We play roughly every second weekend through the season, with play only possible on low-tide afternoons.  Start time is dictated by the disappearing tide allowing the club enough time to prepare the wicket; finish time is set around avoiding the incoming tide.  And in between, typically time enough for 30 overs per side of good quality cricket on a world famous venue, with normally a large crowd enjoying the day.  A unique experience for visiting teams and for spectators alike…

In addition to our  Ship Inn fixtures we also host the annual Elie v Earlsferry match which is open to all residents of either village, and an annual children’s match – this is open to all children aged between 8 and 14 so please send us an email to info@shipinn.scot if you are interested.  We are also very proud of our ever popular Boules Tournament.  This is made up of teams of three and a fun afternoon of rosé, and gentle competition is enjoyed by all!

Enjoy this article written about our Beach Cricket at The Ship Inn in Country Life, August 2023