Beaches · Central Scotland
Burntisland Sands
In or near Auchtertool.
Burntisland Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Burntisland Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.0585°, -3.2090°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Burntisland Sands is a beach located in central Scotland, postcode KY3. It is known for its sandy shoreline and coastal scenery. The area offers recreational opportunities and is a notable feature of the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0585, -3.2090
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 9LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: w513842679 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Alexander III Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km

King Alexander III monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Old Limekiln
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km

Burntisland Beach
Beaches · 0.9 km

Grangehill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km

Burntisland Legends
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km

Erskine United Free Church, Kinghorn Road, Burntisland
Historic churches · 1.1 km

Thomas Chalmers
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km

Links Guest House
B&Bs · 1.2 km

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km

St Serf's Episcopal Church, Cromwell Road, Burntisland
Historic churches · 1.3 km

Pettycur Sands
Beaches · 1.3 km
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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Alexander III Monument
Alexander III Monument — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
King Alexander III monument
King Alexander III monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Old Limekiln
Old Limekiln — a archaeological in scotland central.
Beaches · Central Scotland
Burntisland Beach
Burntisland Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Grangehill
Grangehill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 115 m.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Burntisland Legends
Burntisland Legends — a memorial in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Burntisland Sands
Places to stay
B&Bs · Central Scotland
Links Guest House
Links Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Sandhills Caravan Park
Sandhills Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Hotels · Central Scotland
Premier Inn Leith Waterfront
Premier Inn Leith Waterfront — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Strathearn Hotel
Strathearn Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Robert Nairn
The Robert Nairn 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.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy 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.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burntisland Sands?
- Burntisland Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9LB).
- What is Burntisland Sands?
- Burntisland Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burntisland Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 1.5 km away. The nearest town is Auchtertool. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9LB.
- Is Burntisland Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Burntisland Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burntisland Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9LB.