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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Burntisland Beach

In or near Auchtertool.

Free admission

Burntisland Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

The Scottish seaside holiday - geograph.org.uk - 1982178

Lis Burke β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Burntisland Β· 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Burntisland Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.0615Β°, -3.2231Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

The Burntisland Vitriol Works was an early industrial site in Burntisland, known for its production of vitriol, or sulfuric acid, in the late 18th century. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site, including the remains of a lime kiln linked to the vitriol works, and learn about the area's industrial heritage.

Place summary

Burntisland Beach is a sandy beach located in central Scotland, within the postcode area KY3. The beach is known for its scenic views and recreational opportunities, serving as a popular spot for both locals and visitors.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
56.0615, -3.2231
District
Fife
Postcode
KY3 9HU
Parliamentary constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Nearest railway station
Burntisland β€” 0.8 km
Official site
www.burntisland.net

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The Scottish seaside holiday - geograph.org.uk - 1982178πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Burntisland Legends

Burntisland Legends β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
The Erskine Kirk, Burntisland - geograph.org.uk - 3988827πŸ“· 4

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Thomas Chalmers

Thomas Chalmers β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— archive.org
The Erskine Kirk, Burntisland - geograph.org.uk - 3988827πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Central Scotland

Erskine United Free Church, Kinghorn Road, Burntisland

Erskine United Free Church, Kinghorn Road, Burntisland β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
Fresh Water Supply^ - geograph.org.uk - 1707747πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Central Scotland

Links Guest House

Links Guest House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.

β†— guesthousefife.co.uk
Erskine Kirk at Burntisland - geograph.org.uk - 6420933πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Central Scotland

St Serf's Episcopal Church, Cromwell Road, Burntisland

St Serf's Episcopal Church, Cromwell Road, Burntisland β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
Sundial, Burntisland - geograph.org.uk - 1480893πŸ“· 3

Theatres Β· Central Scotland

Porte Cinema

Porte Cinema in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Free↗ mocft.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Burntisland Beach

Places to stay

Fresh Water Supply^ - geograph.org.uk - 1707747πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Central Scotland

Links Guest House

Links Guest House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.

β†— guesthousefife.co.uk
Planter's Punch^ - geograph.org.uk - 3988857πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Free↗ pettycur.co.uk
Coastal Fife , A View Towards Pettycur Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 3519149πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Sandhills Caravan Park

Sandhills Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Free↗ sandhillscaravanpark.com
On The Fife Coast , Caravan Park At Kinghorn - geograph.org.uk - 3519041πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park

Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Old and new lighthouses, Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 4447552πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Premier Inn Leith Waterfront

Premier Inn Leith Waterfront β€” a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.

Free↗ premierinn.com
Elizabethan postbox on Dysart Road, Kirkcaldy - geograph.org.uk - 6911413πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Strathearn Hotel

Strathearn Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Coastal Fife , West Dock, Burntisland - geograph.org.uk - 3519306πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland

The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Hendry Hall, Kirk Wynd - geograph.org.uk - 4826749πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Robert Nairn

The Robert Nairn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

β†— jdwetherspoon.com
Fish Wynd, Kirkcaldy - geograph.org.uk - 2928937πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy

The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Lord Gambier Wharf - geograph.org.uk - 4827455πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy

461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Ravenscraig Flats, kirkcaldy - geograph.org.uk - 5626216πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy

Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

The old Granton Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3506104πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh

Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

More beaches in this region

Cliffs, Auchmithie - geograph.org.uk - 3392964πŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Auchmithie Beach

Auchmithie Beach β€” Beach (pebblestone).

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Cockle BankπŸ“· 4

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Cockle Bank

Cockle Bank is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Loch Lomond at Auchendennan - geograph.org.uk - 4785788πŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Duck Bay Beach

Duck Bay Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
The Elliot Water - geograph.org.uk - 85349πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Elliot Beach

Elliot Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά

Frequently asked questions

Where is Burntisland Beach?
Burntisland Beach is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9HU).
What is Burntisland Beach?
Burntisland Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Burntisland Beach?
The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9HU.
Is Burntisland Beach free to visit?
Yes, Burntisland Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Burntisland Beach?
The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9HU.