Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Burntisland railway station
In or near Auchtertool.
Burntisland railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Paul McIlroy — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Burntisland railway station 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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Official information
Burntisland Heritage focuses on preserving the local history and heritage of Burntisland. Visitors can explore exhibitions, including a summer exhibition that highlights the port's history and features various artifacts.
From the Wikipedia article
Burntisland railway station is a railway station in the town of Burntisland, Fife, Scotland. The station is managed by ScotRail and is on the Fife Circle Line.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The station was designed by Grainger & Miller engineers. Originally it was the southern terminus of the Edinburgh and Northern Railway, with tracks and trainshed stretching away behind the imposing terminus building. The railway opened its main line north across Fife to Lindores & (branch line) in September 1847. These were extended by the following summer to Hilton Junction, near Perth, and Tayport. From Burntisland, a ferry service ran across the River Forth to Granton in the northern suburbs of Edinburgh, from where trains could be taken to various destinations across central and south-west Scotland. The current station, which bypasses the site of the original station, dates from 1890…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.0573, -3.2335
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 9DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland — 0 km
- Official site
- www.burntislandheritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2099320 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Burntisland railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Burntisland Station
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland
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Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland
Cathedrals · 0.1 km
Free Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland
Historic churches · 0.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burntisland railway station?
- Burntisland railway station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9DB).
- What is Burntisland railway station?
- Burntisland railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burntisland railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9DB.
- Who owns Burntisland railway station?
- Burntisland railway station is owned by ScotRail.
- Is Burntisland railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Burntisland railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burntisland railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9DB.