Villages · Central Scotland
Tayport
In or near Dundee.
Tayport — a village in scotland central.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry · 2.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Place summary
Tayport is a village located in central Scotland with a population of approximately 3,920. It is situated on the northern shore of the Firth of Tay, opposite Dundee. The village serves as a residential area and features local amenities for its inhabitants. Its coastal location offers scenic views and access to the waterfront.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4470, -2.8797
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- DD6 9NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Population
- 3,920
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry — 2.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636158 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial Lychgate
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Tayport Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Tayport
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Tayport Harbour
Marinas · 0.4 km
Tayport Castle
Castles · 0.5 km
Tayport Links Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Larick Campsite
Campsites · 0.8 km
Tayport Pile Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.8 km
Tayport East Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.0 km
Tayport West Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.3 km
Hare Law
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Hare Law
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial Lychgate
War Memorial Lychgate — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Tayport Old Parish Church
Tayport Old Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Tayport
Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Tayport — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Tayport Castle
Tayport Castle — castle, demolished by or in the 19th-century, near Tayport, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Tayport Links Caravan Park
Tayport Links Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Where to eat & stay near Tayport
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Tayport Links Caravan Park
Tayport Links Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Larick Campsite
Larick Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
The Beeches
The Beeches — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
TayView Caravan & Camping Park
TayView Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Riverview Caravan Park
Riverview Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee
Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
51 Commercial Street, Dundee
51 Commercial Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tayport?
- Tayport is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 9NS).
- What is Tayport?
- Tayport — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Tayport?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD6 9NS.
- How do I get to Tayport?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 9NS.