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Dunino

Human settlement in Scotland

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See also Dunino, Poland.

Dunino is a village and parish in the East Neuk of Fife. It is 10 km from the nearest town, St Andrews, and 8 km from the fishing village of Anstruther. It is a small village with no local shops or services. It had one primary school which was closed down in 2014.

The civil parish has a population of 134 (in 2011).

Dunino Den, an ancient site of pagan and druidic worship is situated nearby.

The name derives from the Gaelic word for "fort of the assembly place" (dùn) and "assembly" (aonach).

Brian Sayers lived here while earning his Masters of Letters from University of Saint Andrews

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