Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Burntisland Lighthouse
In or near Auchtertool.
Burntisland Lighthouse — a lighthouse in scotland central.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland · 0.5 km
About
Burntisland Lighthouse is a named lighthouse in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Burntisland Lighthouse is located in central Scotland. This operational lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for vessels in the Firth of Forth. Its distinctive structure contributes to the maritime heritage of the area. The lighthouse is a notable landmark, providing insight into Scotland's coastal navigation history.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0535, -3.2374
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 9DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland — 0.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12088999 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Burntisland Harbour
Marinas · 0.2 km
Burntisland Shipbuilding Company
Other places · 0.4 km
Burntisland outer harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.4 km
Burntisland railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
Burntisland Station
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
William Bald
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Free Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland
Abbeys & priories · 0.6 km
Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland
Cathedrals · 0.6 km
Mary Somerville
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Rossend Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Nearby
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Burntisland Shipbuilding Company
Burntisland Shipbuilding Company in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Burntisland outer harbour
Burntisland outer harbour — a harbour in scotland central.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Burntisland railway station
Burntisland railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Burntisland Station
Burntisland Station — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
William Bald
William Bald — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Burntisland Lighthouse
Places to stay
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Links Guest House
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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.
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Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Premier Inn Leith Waterfront
Premier Inn Leith Waterfront — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Edinburgh Caravan Club
Edinburgh Caravan Club — a campsite 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh
Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Robert Nairn
The Robert Nairn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burntisland Lighthouse?
- Burntisland Lighthouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9DQ).
- What is Burntisland Lighthouse?
- Burntisland Lighthouse — a lighthouse in scotland central.
- How do I get to Burntisland Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9DQ.
- How do I get to Burntisland Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9DQ.