Anstruther
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Anstruther /ˈænstrəðər/ ⓘ (Scots: Ainster or Enster[5] /ˈeɪnstər/ ⓘ;[6][7] Scottish Gaelic: Ànsruthair) is a coastal town in Fife, Scotland, situated on the north-shore of the Firth of Forth[8] and 9 mi (14 km) south-southeast of St Andrews. The town comprises two settlements, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester,[8] which are divided by a stream, the Dreel Burn. With a population of 3,500, it is the largest community on the Firth of Forth's north-shore coastline known as the East Neuk. To the east, it merges with the village of Cellardyke.[8]
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Anstruther
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Anstruther seafront | |
Location within Fife | |
Population | 3,950 (mid-2020 est.)[4] |
OS grid reference | NO564035 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Anstruther |
Postcode district | KY10 |
Dialling code | 01333 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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Scottish Parliament | |
56.22344°N 2.70274°W / 56.22344; -2.70274 |
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