Other places · Central Scotland
Balmalcolm
Also known as: Baile Mo Chaluim, Baile Maol Chaluim
In or near Kingskettle.
Balmalcolm in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank · 1.8 km
About
Balmalcolm is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balmalcolm is a small village in the Kettle parish of Fife, Scotland. Encompassed by the low-lying Howe of Fife, the village is roughly 5+1⁄2 miles (9 km) southwest of Cupar, the nearest town, and around 22 miles (35 kilometres) north of Edinburgh.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The village first appeared on maps in the mid-eighteenth century and its naming was likely inspired by the name Ballingall, the name of the family which once owned the land on which it lies. Balmalcolm was the centre of some controversy in the late 1990s when a high level of nitrates were found in the local borehole, which was attributed to the intensive farming of the local area with green vegetables. The area was the first part of Scotland to be designated a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, and nine farms were required to follow an action programme in regards to their nitrate usage as a result.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.2622, -3.1010
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 7TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3633483 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balmalcolm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Balmalcolm Bank
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Kettle Old Parish Church And Churchyard With Watchhouse, Main Street, Kingskettle
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Ramornie Policies Bridge
Follies · 0.9 km
Kettle Parish Church, Main Street, Kingskettle
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Kingskettle
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Kingskettle railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.1 km
Bowden Hill
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Bowden Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Ramornie Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Ladybank railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.8 km
Ladybank
Other places · 1.9 km
Haig War Memorial Gate
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmalcolm?
- Balmalcolm is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 7TJ).
- What is Balmalcolm?
- Balmalcolm in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balmalcolm?
- The nearest railway station is Ladybank, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 7TJ.
- How do I get to Balmalcolm?
- The nearest railway station is Ladybank, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 7TJ.