Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Coaltown of Wemyss
Coaltown of Wemyss — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glenrothes with Thornton · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Coaltown of Wemyss is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Glenrothes with Thornton, which is 3.6 km away. The postcode for the area is KY1 4NU, and entry is free.
About
Coaltown of Wemyss is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 680 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1510°, -3.0890°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Coaltown of Wemyss () is a village in south-east Fife, Scotland, around 5 km north of Kirkcaldy. The town was built in the 1890s as an estate village on the lands of nearby Wemyss Castle to house - as the name implies - mineworkers employed in several coal mines in the area. The miners' cottages were designated as a conservation area in 1980. Today the Coaltown has a primary school, some small shops, and the Earl David Hotel, named after David Wemyss, 2nd Earl of Wemyss. Wemyss Castle itself is not open to the public but its gardens can be visited during summer.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1510, -3.0890
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY1 4NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Population
- 680
- Nearest railway station
- Glenrothes with Thornton — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009945 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Coaltown of Wemyss (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Coaltown of Wemyss.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wemyss Castle
Castles · 0.9 km
St Adrian's Church And Churchyard, Main Street, West Wemyss
Historic churches · 1.1 km
War Memorial, Croftamorie, West Wemyss
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Naval Mine Victims Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre
Museums · 1.2 km
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
West Wemyss
Villages · 1.2 km
Tolbooth, Main Street, West Wemyss
Other places · 1.3 km
West Wemyss Harbour
Marinas · 1.3 km
Michael Mining Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
West Wemyss railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.4 km
Claydales
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Coaltown of Wemyss is a small town located in central Scotland with a population of 680. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 680
- Constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Coaltown of Wemyss
32 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Coaltown of Wemyss →
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
West Wemyss railway station
West Wemyss railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Thornton Junction TMD
Thornton Junction TMD in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Golf courses · Central Scotland
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Glenrothes with Thornton railway station
Glenrothes with Thornton railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Thornton Hibs F.C.
Thornton Hibs F.C. in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stadiums · Central Scotland
Thornton Stadium
Thornton Stadium in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Thornton Junction railway station
Thornton Junction railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
East Wemyss
East Wemyss in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4
📷 4Castles · Central Scotland
Wemyss Castle railway station
Wemyss Castle railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Coaltown of Balgonie
Coaltown of Balgonie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · Central Scotland
Macduff's Castle
Macduff's Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Wemyss Castle
Wemyss Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Public Hall Cinema
Public Hall Cinema in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Claydales
Claydales — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Powder magazine
Powder magazine — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Wemyss Cave Museum & Visitor Centre
Wemyss Cave Museum & Visitor Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · Central Scotland
Heart Art Sensory & Wellbeing
Heart Art Sensory & Wellbeing — a gallery in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Michael Mining Disaster Memorial
Michael Mining Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Coast Protection Project Completion Memorial
Coast Protection Project Completion Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Thornton Memorial Park
Thornton Memorial Park — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Wemyss Parish Church
Wemyss Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Old Parish Church, Main Street, Thornton
Old Parish Church, Main Street, Thornton — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Park Place, Thornton
War Memorial, Park Place, Thornton — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Wemyss Castle
Wemyss Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Adrian's Church And Churchyard, Main Street, West Wemyss
St Adrian's Church And Churchyard, Main Street, West Wemyss — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Croftamorie, West Wemyss
War Memorial, Croftamorie, West Wemyss — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Naval Mine Victims Memorial
Naval Mine Victims Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre
Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Coaltown of Wemyss
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
North Lodge Holiday Park
North Lodge Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Oswald House Hotel
Oswald House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kingdom Caravan Park
Kingdom Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Balbirnie Park Caravan Site
Balbirnie Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Glenview Caravan Park
Glenview Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Coaltown of Balgonie
Coaltown of Balgonie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic 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
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Robert Nairn
The Robert Nairn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coaltown of Wemyss?
- Coaltown of Wemyss is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY1 4NU).
- What is Coaltown of Wemyss?
- Coaltown of Wemyss — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Coaltown of Wemyss?
- The nearest railway station is Glenrothes with Thornton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY1 4NU.
- Is Coaltown of Wemyss free to visit?
- Yes, Coaltown of Wemyss is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coaltown of Wemyss?
- The nearest railway station is Glenrothes with Thornton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY1 4NU.