Anstruther

Anstruther /ˈænstrəðər/ ⓘ (Scots: Ainster or Enster /ˈeɪnstər/ ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: Ànsruthair) is a coastal town in Fife, Scotland, situated on the north-shore of the Firth of Forth and 9 mi (14 km) south-southeast of St Andrews. The town comprises two settlements, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester, 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.

For other uses, see Anstruther (disambiguation).

Anstruther
  • Scottish Gaelic: Ànsruthair
  • Scots: Ainster
Anstruther seafront
Anstruther
Location within Fife
Population3,950 (mid-2020 est.)
OS grid referenceNO564035
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townAnstruther
Postcode districtKY10
Dialling code01333
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
  • North East Fife
Scottish Parliament
  • North East Fife
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