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All the United Kingdom Scotland Anstruther

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Anstruther

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Anstruther, Scotland

Updated May 2, 2018

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Anstruther, Scotland

Anstruther Model Solar System

Bronze plates placed around this Scottish fishing village form a true-scale model of the solar system.
St Monans windmill and salt pans.

Anstruther, Scotland

St Monans Salt Pans

The ruins of Scottish sea salt production.
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Anstruther, Scotland

Smuggler's Inn

Stay in the one time home to one of Scotland's most notorious gentleman's sex clubs.
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St. Fillan’s Cave

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St. Fillan's Cave

This tiny little cave was said to have been a refuge for a saint with a glowing arm.
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The old wellies decorate the slipway at the St Monans harbour.

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Wellie Garden of St Monans

Some cheeky plantings brighten an old slipway on Scotland's Firth of Forth.
2 miles from Anstruther
Bunker broadcast room

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Scotland's Secret Bunker

A nuclear bunker built to shelter the politicians and important people of Scotland in case of nuclear attack.
3 miles from Anstruther
Dunino Den

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Dunino Den

A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.
4 miles from Anstruther
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