Anstrichen

Anstrichen is a village and civil parish in eastern Scotland, within the council area of Fife. It lies in the rural lowlands of Fife and is surrounded by farmland, hedgerows, and small woodlands, with a compact core around the parish church.

Name and history: The toponym Anstrichen appears in medieval records; its exact origin is uncertain, with proposed roots in Old English or Gaelic elements. The parish developed as an agricultural community and has preserved several historic farmhouses and a parish church dating from earlier centuries.

Geography: The area is gently undulating, with small streams and patches of fields. The surrounding countryside is characteristic of the East Neuk hinterland, offering a rural, tranquil landscape.

Governance: Anstrichen is governed by Fife Council. For national representation, it lies within a Fife-based constituency in the UK Parliament and is represented in the Scottish Parliament as part of the broader Fife region.

Economy and community: The local economy is primarily agricultural, with farms and related rural services. The village serves as a residential community for people who work in nearby towns. Community life centers on the parish church, a village hall, and informal gatherings in the surrounding countryside.

Transport and education: The village is accessed by regional roads and is served by bus links to nearby towns. The nearest railway stations are in larger nearby towns, and schooling is provided in surrounding communities.

Notable features: The parish contains a historic churchyard and several traditional farm buildings that illustrate the area’s rural heritage.