Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Elie and Earlsferry
Elie and Earlsferry — villages in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Elie and Earlsferry is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1908. Recent population estimates put it at around 700 people. Wikidata describes it as: "villages in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1899°, -2.8233°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Elie and Earlsferry is a coastal town and former royal burgh in Fife, and parish, Scotland, situated within the East Neuk beside Chapel Ness on the north coast of the Firth of Forth, eight miles east of Leven. The burgh comprised the linked villages of Elie ( EE-lee) to the east and to the west Earlsferry, which were formally merged in 1930 by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1929. To the north is the village of Kilconquhar and Kilconquhar Loch. The civil parish has a population of 861 (in 2011).
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Background
Architecture
]] Elie has an unusual parish church, dating from 1639. It has a tall octagonal tower, topped with a belvedere detail, centrally located on the church. It is approached on axis from the High Street, increasing the drama of its architecture, and surrounded by a churchyard burial ground. Elie House is an interesting Scots vernacular extended tower house, standing close to the waterline. It dates back to 1697 with additions in 1770. In the 1770s the Lady's Tower was built in Ruby Bay, on the east side of Elie Ness, for Janet, Lady Anstruther. It incorporated a vaulted chamber at sea level as a changing room. It is said that Lady Anstruther would bathe in the nearby waters, a servant ringing a…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1899, -2.8233
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY9 1BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Population
- 700
- Established
- 1908
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010092 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Elie and Earlsferry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Elie Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 1143896.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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27 South Street, Elie
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West House, South Street, Elie
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1-3 Bank Street, Elie
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Elie Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Chuchyard with Mural Monument, Elie Parish Church, High Street, Elie
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
33 Park Place, Elie
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35 Park Place, Elie
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Baldionie, 10 Park Place, Elie
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37 Park Place, Elie
Historic houses · 0.2 km
39 Park Place, Elie
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Elie
Villages · 0.3 km
Elie Primary School, Park Place, Elie
Parks · 0.3 km
Elie and Earlsferry is a small town located in central Scotland with a population of 700. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 700
- Constituency
- North East Fife
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Elie and Earlsferry
56 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Elie and Earlsferry →
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Charleton House
Charleton House in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Elie Golf Club
Elie Golf Club in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Town Hall, 19-21 High Street, Earlsferry
Town Hall, 19-21 High Street, Earlsferry in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Kilconquhar railway station
Kilconquhar railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Elie Parish Church
Elie Parish Church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Parks · Central Scotland
Elie Primary School, Park Place, Elie
Elie Primary School, Park Place, Elie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Kilconquhar
Kilconquhar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Elie railway station
Elie railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Colinsburgh Town Hall
Colinsburgh Town Hall in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
1-3 Bank Street, Elie
1-3 Bank Street, Elie — house and shop in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
27 South Street, Elie
27 South Street, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
33 Park Place, Elie
33 Park Place, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
35 Park Place, Elie
35 Park Place, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
37 Park Place, Elie
37 Park Place, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
39 Park Place, Elie
39 Park Place, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Ardross Castle
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📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Balcarres House
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Baldionie, 10 Park Place, Elie
Baldionie, 10 Park Place, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Chapels · Central Scotland
Earlsferry, Earlsferry Point, Earlsferry Chapel
Earlsferry, Earlsferry Point, Earlsferry Chapel — architectural structure in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Elie Ness Lighthouse
Elie Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
27 South Street, Elie
27 South Street, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
West House, South Street, Elie
West House, South Street, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
1-3 Bank Street, Elie
1-3 Bank Street, Elie — house and shop in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Elie Parish Church
Elie Parish Church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Chuchyard with Mural Monument, Elie Parish Church, High Street, Elie
Chuchyard with Mural Monument, Elie Parish Church, High Street, Elie — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
33 Park Place, Elie
33 Park Place, Elie — house in Elie, Fife, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Elie and Earlsferry
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Elie Holiday Park
Elie Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
St Monans Holiday Park
St Monans Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Forth House
Forth House — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Monturpie Caravan Park
Monturpie Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Largo House Caravan Park
Largo House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Woodland Gardens Caravan & Camping
Woodland Gardens Caravan & Camping — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Balcarres Arms Hotel, 59 Main Street, Colinsburgh
Balcarres Arms Hotel, 59 Main Street, Colinsburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Railway Tavern, 14, 16 High Street West, Anstruther Wester
Railway Tavern, 14, 16 High Street West, Anstruther Wester in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
12 Shore Street, Anstruther Easter
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elie and Earlsferry?
- Elie and Earlsferry is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY9 1BL).
- What is Elie and Earlsferry?
- Elie and Earlsferry — villages in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Elie and Earlsferry?
- Drivers can use postcode KY9 1BL.
- When was Elie and Earlsferry built?
- Built or established in 1908.
- Is Elie and Earlsferry free to visit?
- Yes, Elie and Earlsferry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elie and Earlsferry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY9 1BL. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.