Beaches · Central Scotland
Kinghorn
Also known as: Ceann Gronn
In or near Kirkcaldy.
Kinghorn in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Kinghorn · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kinghorn beach in Fife, you can take a train to Kinghorn station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the beach is free.
About
Kinghorn 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
Kinghorn ( ; Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Gronna) is a town and parish in Fife, Scotland. A seaside resort with two beaches, Kinghorn Beach and Pettycur Bay, plus a fishing port, it stands on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, opposite Edinburgh. Known as the place where King Alexander III of Scotland died, it lies on the A921 road and the Fife Coastal Path. Kinghorn railway station is on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Fife Circle railway lines. Kinghorn only has a primary school, so high school pupils must travel by bus to Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy. The neighbouring parish of Burntisland was in the past referred to as Little Kinghorn or Wester Kinghorn. Kinghorn Lifeboat Station is one of Scotland's busiest – regularly getting called out to all sorts of emergencies in the Firth. Currently stationed at Kinghorn is an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat, B-836 "Tommy Niven". The civil parish has a population of 4,201 (in 2011). According to the 2008 population estimate, the town has a population of 2,930.
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Background
History
The meaning of the name Kinghorn (or Kingorn , with stress on the latter syllable, as it was pronounced locally until at least the early 20th century) comes . Early Christian activity in the area is strongly suggested by the nearby place name Ecclesmaline, later Legsmalee. This seemingly derives from Pictish *egles + personal name [?] Màillidh, giving a meaning of ‘the church of (St) *Maillidh’. What comprises the modern parish of Kinghorn was originally known as Kinghorn Easter or Magna, in contrast to Kinghorn Wester or Minor, which is now Burntisland. The settlement around this church was created a royal burgh sometime in the twelfth century, and by the fourteenth century it was the seat…
Architecture
]] The town contains a number of 18th-century houses in the Scots vernacular style, but the integrity of the streetscapes are seriously compromised by the "town planning" of the 1960s and 70s, which failed to respect the original character and form.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0700, -3.1700
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 9SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Kinghorn — 0.3 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Kinghorn,old parish church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.1 km
St Leonard's Parish Church, Kinghorn
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Kinghorn harbour
Marinas · 0.2 km
Kinghorn railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Kinghorn Lifeboat Station
Other places · 0.3 km
Town Hall, St Leonard's Place, Kinghorn
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Kinghorn Beach
Beaches · 0.3 km
Sergeant J McAulay VC Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Kinghorn War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
War Memorial, Rossland Place, Kinghorn
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Road Bridge, Rossland Place, Kinghorn
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kinghorn,old parish church
Kinghorn,old parish church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Leonard's Parish Church, Kinghorn
St Leonard's Parish Church, Kinghorn — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Kinghorn railway station
Kinghorn railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Kinghorn Lifeboat Station
Kinghorn Lifeboat Station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kinghorn
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Sandhills Caravan Park
Sandhills Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5B&Bs · Central Scotland
Links Guest House
Links Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Oswald House Hotel
Oswald House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Robert Nairn
The Robert Nairn 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, 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
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kinghorn?
- Kinghorn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9SX).
- What is Kinghorn?
- Kinghorn in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kinghorn?
- The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9SX.
- Is Kinghorn free to visit?
- Yes, Kinghorn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kinghorn?
- The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9SX.