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The Great Britain Guide

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Coaltown of Balgonie

In or near Coaltown of Wemyss.

Free admission

Coaltown of Balgonie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Amazon.co.uk - geograph.org.uk - 130607

James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Markinch · 1.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Coaltown of Balgonie is located in Fife, postcode KY7 6HZ, and the nearest railway station is Markinch, which is 1.9 km away. Entry to the pub is free.

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About

Coaltown of Balgonie 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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From the Wikipedia article

Coaltown of Balgonie is a village of 1,059 people (2011 census) in south central Fife. It is located on the B9130 road, next to the new town of Glenrothes. Coaltown has a Premier shop, a pub (the Balgonie Arms), a bowling green (Balgonie Bowling Club), a village hall ( Victoria Hall), an undertakers, and a garage (Balgonie Motors). There is a playpark for children beside the primary school. Opposite the school is the football pitch for local team, Balgonie Scotia AFC.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.1836, -3.1331
District
Fife
Postcode
KY7 6HZ
Parliamentary constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife
Nearest railway station
Markinch1.9 km
Official site
www.city-town.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Coaltown of Balgonie?
Coaltown of Balgonie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY7 6HZ).
What is Coaltown of Balgonie?
Coaltown of Balgonie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Coaltown of Balgonie?
The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY7 6HZ.
Is Coaltown of Balgonie free to visit?
Yes, Coaltown of Balgonie is free to enter.
How do I get to Coaltown of Balgonie?
The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY7 6HZ.