Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland
In or near Freuchie.
Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Youth Hostel at Back Wynd, Falkland, the nearest railway station is Ladybank, located 5.8 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is KY15 7BX.
About
Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31301). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Falkland NGR NO 25337 07317 Coordinates 325337, 707317 — Mid 19th century. Tall 2-storey L-plan modern dry dash harl with margins slated; lower 2-storey west wing pantiled. — Important for group looking up Back Wynd southwards. North elevation badly disfigured by fire escape. Re-categorised as C(S) from B for Group (2006). The listing relates specifically to the group interest of the subject. It applies, as always, to interior as well as exterior, as appropriate to building type.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Youth Hostel at Back Wynd in Falkland is a category C listed building located in central Scotland. It serves as a memorial, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2525, -3.2066
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 7BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56633139 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland?
- Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 7BX).
- What is Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland?
- Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland?
- The nearest railway station is Ladybank, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 7BX.
- Is Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland a listed building?
- Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland free to visit?
- Yes, Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Youth Hostel, Back Wynd, Falkland?
- The nearest railway station is Ladybank, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 7BX.