Villages · Central Scotland
Charlestown
In or near Limekilns.
Charlestown — a village in scotland central.

Euan Nelson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunfermline City · 4.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Charlestown is a village located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and traditional architecture. The village features a picturesque harbour and is often associated with maritime activities. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0367, -3.4987
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11 3EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Nearest railway station
- Dunfermline City — 4.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653333 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Scottish Lime Centre - Charlestown Workshops
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km

Sutlery Building with Shop and Post Office, 8-20 Rocks Road, Charlestown
Palaces · 0.2 km

Charlestown Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.2 km

Lime Kilns
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km

Lime Kilns
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km

Charlestown railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km

Charlestown Light (historical)
Lighthouses · 0.4 km

War Memorial, Limekilns
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

Limekilns War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

Elgin Railway Bridge, Charlestown
Historic bridges · 0.5 km

5 Halketshall, Limekilns
Historic houses · 0.7 km

Pier, Limekilns
Piers · 0.9 km
Nearby
Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Scottish Lime Centre - Charlestown Workshops
Scottish Lime Centre - Charlestown Workshops — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 3Palaces · Central Scotland
Sutlery Building with Shop and Post Office, 8-20 Rocks Road, Charlestown
Sutlery Building with Shop and Post Office, 8-20 Rocks Road, Charlestown — Convenience store in Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Charlestown Harbour
Charlestown Harbour — harbor in Charlestown, Fife, Scotland, UK.
Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Lime Kilns
Lime Kilns — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Charlestown railway station
Charlestown railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Charlestown
Places to stay
Hotels · Central Scotland
Keavil House Hotel
Keavil House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Hotels · Central Scotland
Adamson Hotel
Adamson Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Burgh Arms
The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Red Lion Inn, Low Causeway, Culross
Red Lion Inn, Low Causeway, Culross in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charlestown?
- Charlestown is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 3EJ).
- What is Charlestown?
- Charlestown — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Charlestown?
- The nearest railway station is Dunfermline City, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11 3EJ.
- How do I get to Charlestown?
- The nearest railway station is Dunfermline City, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 3EJ.