Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Limekilns
Limekilns — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rosyth · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Limekilns, the nearest railway station is Rosyth, located 2.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is KY11 3LG, and entry to the town is free.
About
Limekilns is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,410 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0333°, -3.4667°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Limekilns is a historic coastal village in Fife, Scotland. It lies on the shore of the Firth of Forth, around 3 miles (5 km) south of Dunfermline and 13 miles (21km) northwest of Edinburgh. Limekilns has a medieval past as a fishing village, dating back to the 14th century. The town gets its name from its 18th century limestone industry, with lime kilns still found at the near contingent town of Charlestown. Today, the town is popular with tourists and is home to 40 listed buildings by Historic Scotland. The population is 1,450 (2020)
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Background
History
Unlike the neighbouring village of Charlestown, Limekilns is an old settlement dating back to the 14th century. In the early 14th century there was a port for the town of Dunfermline, called Galletts, at the site of the current settlement of Limekilns, this served as the principal port for the town which lies a few miles inland. The importance of the local limestone became clear quite early in the village's history, being used both as a fertiliser and for the manufacture of mortar used in the construction of stone buildings. Workings using kilns fuelled by charcoal and later coal to convert lime to quicklime grew up, the product being exported from the port along the east coast of Scotland.…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0333, -3.4667
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11 3LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Population
- 1,410
- Nearest railway station
- Rosyth — 2.8 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011954 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Limekilns (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Limekilns.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Murray House, Ramsay Lane, Limekilns
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Pattiesmuir
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Limekilns Parish Church, Church Street, Limekilns
Historic churches · 0.9 km
HMS Scotia
Other places · 1.1 km
26 Main Street, Limekilns
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Broomhall
Historic houses · 1.1 km
MoD Caledonia
Other places · 1.1 km
Limekilns harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.2 km
Pier, Limekilns
Piers · 1.2 km
Limekilns is a village in central Scotland with a population of 1,410. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,410
- Constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Limekilns
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Limekilns →
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Rosyth railway station
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Pattiesmuir
Pattiesmuir in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Blackness
Blackness in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Charlestown railway station
Charlestown railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic bridges · Central Scotland
A823(M) motorway
A823(M) motorway in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Rosyth Castle
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Pitreavie Castle
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RAF Pitreavie Castle
RAF Pitreavie Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
26 Main Street, Limekilns
26 Main Street, Limekilns — house in Limekilns, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
5 Halketshall, Limekilns
5 Halketshall, Limekilns — house in Limekilns, Fife, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Abercorn Church
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📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Blackness Boatclub Pier
Blackness Boatclub Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Piers · Central Scotland
Blackness Boatclub Pier
Blackness Boatclub Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle — fortress, near the village of Blackness, Scotland.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Charlestown Harbour
Charlestown Harbour — harbor in Charlestown, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Limekilns harbour
Limekilns harbour — harbour at Limekilns, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Limekilns War Memorial
Limekilns War Memorial — Monument, dating to 1921.
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Rosyth Old Kirk
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📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Rosyth Old Kirk
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Murray House, Ramsay Lane, Limekilns
Murray House, Ramsay Lane, Limekilns — house in Limekilns, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Pattiesmuir
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📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Limekilns Parish Church, Church Street, Limekilns
Limekilns Parish Church, Church Street, Limekilns — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Limekilns
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Burgh Arms
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📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Red Lion Inn, Low Causeway, Culross
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Limekilns?
- Limekilns is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 3LG).
- What is Limekilns?
- Limekilns — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Limekilns?
- The nearest railway station is Rosyth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11 3LG.
- Is Limekilns free to visit?
- Yes, Limekilns is free to enter.
- How do I get to Limekilns?
- The nearest railway station is Rosyth, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 3LG.