Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Gauldry
Gauldry — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gauldry, the nearest railway station is Dundee, located 6.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Gauldry is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 660 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4048°, -3.0097°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gauldry, locally sometimes The Gauldry, is a village in Fife, Scotland. It is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Newport on Tay, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south-east of Balmerino, and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of Bottomcraig. It is also known as the home of Paterson Skip Hire (PSH). The village is home to Balmerino Primary School and the Morison Duncan Hall. A pop-up post office operates on Wednesdays in the Morison Duncan Hall where all post office services are provided.
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Background
History
The earliest known written mention of Gauldry can be found in a charter issued between 1328 and 1332 by John De Haya, the Lord of Naughton, in which he grants the monks of Balmerino Abbey a plot of his land lying west of Gauldry. In this charter the village is referred to as Galurau. An ancient road connecting Balmerino to Strathkinness passed through Gauldry. Significant segments of the road survive today: Naughton Brae (known locally as The Stoney) in the north of the village and the straight dirt path on the western edge of Dandies Wood in the south. In the 13th century this road was used by the monks of Balmerino Abbey to transport stones from a quarry in Strathkinness that they were…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4048, -3.0097
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- DD6 8RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Population
- 660
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009213 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gauldry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gauldry.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Naughton House
Manor houses · 0.7 km
Naughton Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Naughton Castle
Literary houses · 0.8 km
Balmerino Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Heritage Path
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Bottomcraig
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Scurr Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Scurr Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Round Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Long Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Grange Henge
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Newton Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Gauldry is a village located in central Scotland with a population of 660. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 660
- Constituency
- North East Fife
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gauldry
29 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Gauldry →
📷 4📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Balmerino Parish Church
Balmerino Parish Church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kilmany Parish Church
Kilmany Parish Church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
St Fort railway station
St Fort railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Kilmany railway station
Kilmany railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Beaches · Central Scotland
Wormit Bay
Wormit Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Grange Henge
Grange Henge — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Central Scotland
Naughton House
Naughton House — a manor in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Central Scotland
Kilmany House
Kilmany House — a manor in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Naughton Castle
Naughton Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tay Bridge Disaster Memorial
Tay Bridge Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wormit War Memorial
Wormit War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Jim Clark Statue
Jim Clark Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Heritage Path
Heritage Path — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Danes' Camp, Links Wood
Danes' Camp, Links Wood — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Naughton Castle
Naughton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
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📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Darklaw Hill
Darklaw Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Newton Hill
Newton Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Round Hill
Round Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 106 m.
Nearby
📷 3Manor houses · Central Scotland
Naughton House
Naughton House — a manor in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Naughton Castle
Naughton Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Naughton Castle
Naughton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Balmerino Parish Church
Balmerino Parish Church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Heritage Path
Heritage Path — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Gauldry
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Four Points Flex by Sheraton
Four Points Flex by Sheraton — a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Four Points by Sheraton.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre — a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Dundee Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
The Beeches
The Beeches — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Clayton Caravan Park
Clayton Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
57, 59, 61 West Port, Dundee
57, 59, 61 West Port, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee
Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Pillars Bar, 9, 11 Crichton Street, Dundee
The Pillars Bar, 9, 11 Crichton Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee
The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee
Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gauldry?
- Gauldry is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 8RQ).
- What is Gauldry?
- Gauldry — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gauldry?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD6 8RQ.
- Is Gauldry free to visit?
- Yes, Gauldry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gauldry?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 8RQ.