Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Auchtertool
Auchtertool — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardenden · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Auchtertool is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 635 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1000°, -3.2500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Auchtertool ( ; Scottish Gaelic: Uachdar Tuil) is a small village in Fife, Scotland. It is 4 miles west of Kirkcaldy. The name is from the Gaelic uachdar, meaning upland or heights above the Tiel burn (from Gaelic tuil meaning torrent). The Tiel Burn flows a few hundred yards south of the kirk and village, which was formerly known as Milton of Auchtertool.
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Background
History
David I gave the lands of Auchtertool to Bishop Gregory of Dunkeld between 1132 and 1153, meaning it formed, alongside neighbouring Aberdour, a detached portion of that diocese which was otherwise entirely surrounded by the diocese of St Andrews. However, the greater lands of the parish remained with the bishops of Dunkeld, who maintained an episcopal residence in the parish at Hallyards Castle. Hallyards Castle formerly stood north-west of the main village. Supposed originally to have been a hunting seat of Malcolm Canmore, it was the residence of the Bishops of Dunkeld until 1539. King James V visited the castle after his defeat at the Battle of Solway Moss in late November 1542.…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1000, -3.2500
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY2 5XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Population
- 635
- Nearest railway station
- Cardenden — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q758625 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Auchtertool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Auchtertool - geograph.org.uk - 141832.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mourn House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Balmuto Castle
Castles · 0.7 km
Balmuto Castle
Castles · 0.7 km
Balmuto Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Lambert's Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Damhead
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Camilla Loch
Lakes · 1.2 km
Raith, Fife
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.4 km
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Cathedrals · 1.5 km
Hallyards Palace
Castles · 1.5 km
Jean Patterson Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Auchtertool is a village in central Scotland with a population of 635. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 635
- Constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Things to see in Auchtertool
149 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Auchtertool →
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Cardenden
Cardenden in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 4Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Aberdour
Aberdour in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Aberdour railway station
Aberdour railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Lochgelly railway station
Lochgelly railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stadiums · Central Scotland
Lochgelly Albert F.C.
Lochgelly Albert F.C. in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4📷 3Stadiums · Central Scotland
Recreation Park, Lochgelly
Recreation Park, Lochgelly in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Raith, Fife
Raith, Fife in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Stadiums · Central Scotland
Central Park, Cowdenbeath
Central Park, Cowdenbeath in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Cowdenbeath railway station
Cowdenbeath railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4
📷 3📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Cowdenbeath Old railway station
Cowdenbeath Old railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Craigkelly transmitting station
Craigkelly transmitting station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Town Hall, 104 High Street, Burntisland
Town Hall, 104 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 4Cathedrals · Central Scotland
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Burntisland Shipbuilding Company
Burntisland Shipbuilding Company in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Battlefields & battle sites · Central Scotland
HMS Campania
HMS Campania in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · Central Scotland
Rossend Castle
Rossend Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Mourn House
Mourn House — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Balmuto Castle
Balmuto Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Balmuto Bridge
Balmuto Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Castle Hill
Castle Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 131 m.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Lambert's Mill Bridge
Lambert's Mill Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Auchtertool
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · Central Scotland
Links Guest House
Links Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Sandhills Caravan Park
Sandhills Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Oswald House Hotel
Oswald House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lochore Meadows Motorhome Parking
Lochore Meadows Motorhome Parking — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Robert Nairn
The Robert Nairn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy
The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchtertool?
- Auchtertool is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY2 5XJ).
- What is Auchtertool?
- Auchtertool — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Auchtertool?
- The nearest railway station is Cardenden, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY2 5XJ.
- Is Auchtertool free to visit?
- Yes, Auchtertool is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auchtertool?
- The nearest railway station is Cardenden, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY2 5XJ.