Islands · Central Scotland
Carcraig
In or near North Queensferry.
Carcraig — small island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdour · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carcraig is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "small island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0337°, -3.2869°.
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Place summary
Carcraig is an island located in central Scotland, within the postcode KY3. It is known for its natural landscape and serves as a notable feature of the local geography.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0337, -3.2869
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 0RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdour — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24653156 (CC0)
- commons: Car Craig - geograph.org.uk - 1318455.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carcraig?
- Carcraig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 0RQ).
- What is Carcraig?
- Carcraig — small island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Carcraig?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdour, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 0RQ.
- Is Carcraig free to visit?
- Yes, Carcraig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carcraig?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdour, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 0RQ.