Other places · Central Scotland
Buckhaven
Also known as: Baile 'Ic Eòghainn
In or near Windygates.
Buckhaven in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cameron Bridge · 1.7 km
About
Buckhaven 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
Buckhaven is a town on the east coast of Fife, Scotland, on the Firth of Forth between East Wemyss and Methil. Buckhaven is on the Fife Coastal Path, and near to Wemyss Caves and Largo Bay.
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Background
History
The name Buckhaven is probably from the Scots terms buck or bukk "to gush out" and haven or "harbour". Once a thriving weaving village and fishing port, in 1831 it was reported as having the second-largest fishing fleet in Scotland with a total of 198 boats. Fishing declined during the 19th century, but in the 1860s Buckhaven developed more into a mining town. Although coal waste blackened its beaches and silted up its now non-existent harbour, it later became a Fife coast holiday resort and recreation area for locals. Nowadays, it is classed as one of Fife's 'Regeneration areas' in need of regeneration both socially and economically. The first element is probably related to the Sc verb…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1776, -3.0303
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY8 1LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Cameron Bridge — 1.7 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Barncraig Street Former Denbeath Parish Church And Hall
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Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital
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Gaiety Theatre, Methil
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Buckhaven Museum
Museums · 0.7 km
Robert Dunsire VC Memorial
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Buckhaven's Secret Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Buckhaven Theatre
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Buckhaven Parish Church, Church Street, Buckhaven
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Buckhaven railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.8 km
Methil Offshore Wind Farm
Parks · 0.8 km
Methil
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
WW1 Centenary Memorial Beacon
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
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Barncraig Street Former Denbeath Parish Church And Hall
Barncraig Street Former Denbeath Parish Church And Hall — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital
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📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Gaiety Theatre, Methil
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📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Buckhaven Museum
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Robert Dunsire VC Memorial
Robert Dunsire VC Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Buckhaven's Secret Memorial
Buckhaven's Secret Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Buckhaven
Places to stay
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North Lodge Holiday Park
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Largo House Caravan Park
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Balbirnie Park Caravan Site
Balbirnie Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy
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The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckhaven?
- Buckhaven is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY8 1LH).
- What is Buckhaven?
- Buckhaven in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buckhaven?
- The nearest railway station is Cameron Bridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY8 1LH.
- How do I get to Buckhaven?
- The nearest railway station is Cameron Bridge, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY8 1LH.