During the 17th and 18th centuries, salt was a vital commodity to the communities along this coastline. During that time, St Monans was used to pump seawater into pans. Once the pans were full, the coal was fired and the heat evaporated off the water to leave the salt behind. To produce one ton of salt took almost 32 tons of seawater. These days, the mill is a fascinating relic to days-gone-by and affords spectacular views across the Firth of Forth.

J Buckland

May 27, 2024

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Rugged pathways with gorgeous views

Andrew

August 12, 2024

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The windmill is easy to spot high above the costal path. It once was used when salt pans below were used to produce... salt.

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Elevation 10 m

Access is available Wednesday 1.30pm-4.30pm and Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm-5pm and at other times by collecting a key from the local Spar or post office.

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Anstruther KY10 2DN

www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/st-monans-windmill-p1405171

lewis.clennan-CT@onfife.com

01592 583204

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Location: St Monans, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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