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Parish of Wester Anstruther Contd.

... in 1587. The affairs of the Burgh are managed by a council of 15 including 3 bailies, and a treasurer. The burgh-property consists of the town's common, customs, and shore dues, teinds of the white-fish and herrings brought into the harbour, and the iron-stone and sea-ware found on the shore. Wester Anstruther is united to Easter Anstruther by a bridge thrown over the Dreel Burn. This parish was formerly a vicarage belonging to the priory of Pittenweem. Patron Sir. W.C. Anstruther, Stipend £142.5.6, with a manse, and a glebe of the value of £22.10
Abridged From Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland.

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