Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Pittenweem
Also known as: Baile na h-Uaimh, Peit na h-Uaimhe
Pittenweem — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pittenweem is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,440 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2131°, -2.7286°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pittenweem ( ) is a fishing village and civil parish in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 1,747.
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Background
History
The settlement has existed as a fishing village since early medieval times. The oldest structure, St. Fillan's Cave, dates from the 7th century. An Augustinian priory moved here from the Isle of May in the 13th century, but there was already a church at that time. Pittenweem Parish Church (which is attached to the local tolbooth) has a Norman doorway dating to before 1200. The gatehouse to the east is 15th century. The priory dormitory and refectory was remodelled post-Reformation (1588) to give a new function as a manse. This building was later named the "Great House". Until 1975 Pittenweem was a royal burgh, having been awarded the status by King James V (1513–42) in 1541. Founded as a…
Visiting
British power metal band Gloryhammer have a song titled "Vorpal Laserblaster of Pittenweem" on their 2023 album Return to the Kingdom of Fife.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2131, -2.7286
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY10 2LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- +44 1333 312567
- Population
- 1,440
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011685 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pittenweem (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pittenweem2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
18 East Shore, Pittenweem
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5 Mid Shore, Pittenweem
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St Fillan's Cave
Caves · 0.1 km
Kelly Lodge
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Parish Church and Tolbooth Steeple, High Street, Pittenweem
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Baptist Church, School Wynd, Pittenweem
Historic churches · 0.1 km
7, 8 East Shore, Pittenweem
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Pittenweem harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.1 km
Funky Scottish
Galleries · 0.1 km
Pittenweem Priory
Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
General, Pittenweem Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.1 km
St John's Episcopal Church, Marygate, Pittenweem
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Pittenweem is a town in central Scotland with a population of 1,440. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,440
- Constituency
- North East Fife
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Pittenweem
143 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Pittenweem →
📷 4Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Pittenweem Priory
Pittenweem Priory in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Parish Church and Tolbooth Steeple, High Street, Pittenweem
Parish Church and Tolbooth Steeple, High Street, Pittenweem in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Lochty Private Railway
Lochty Private Railway in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Pittenweem railway station
Pittenweem railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Anstruther railway station
Anstruther railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Central Scotland
Town Hall, High Street, Anstruther Wester
Town Hall, High Street, Anstruther Wester in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Boarhills railway station
Boarhills railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Cambo Estate
Cambo Estate in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Kilrenny, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester
Kilrenny, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Anstruther
Anstruther in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Other places · Central Scotland
Cellardyke
Cellardyke in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Anstruther Fish Bar
Anstruther Fish Bar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Central Scotland
Scottish Fisheries Museum
Scottish Fisheries Museum in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
18 East Shore, Pittenweem
18 East Shore, Pittenweem — house in Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
5 Mid Shore, Pittenweem
5 Mid Shore, Pittenweem — house in Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Parish Church and Tolbooth Steeple, High Street, Pittenweem
Parish Church and Tolbooth Steeple, High Street, Pittenweem in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Baptist Church, School Wynd, Pittenweem
Baptist Church, School Wynd, Pittenweem — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pittenweem
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
St Monans Holiday Park
St Monans Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Murray Library Hostel
Murray Library Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Silverdyke Park
Silverdyke Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kilrenny Mill Caravan Park
Kilrenny Mill Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Bankhead Farm
Bankhead Farm — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Elie Holiday Park
Elie Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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
12 Shore Street, Anstruther Easter in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Balcarres Arms Hotel, 59 Main Street, Colinsburgh
Balcarres Arms Hotel, 59 Main Street, Colinsburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pittenweem?
- Pittenweem is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY10 2LD).
- What is Pittenweem?
- Pittenweem — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Pittenweem?
- Drivers can use postcode KY10 2LD.
- Is Pittenweem free to visit?
- Yes, Pittenweem is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pittenweem?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY10 2LD. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.