Aberdour is a picturesque coastal village on the south coast of Fife, perched on the edge of the Firth of Forth and known for its twin beaches, the sandy Silver Sands and the rockier Black Sands, with wide views out towards the Bass Rock and across to Edinburgh. The small harbour, promenades and nearby coastal paths make it popular for day-trippers, sailing and family outings.
Its compact centre retains a strong sense of community and history: the medieval Aberdour Castle with its well‑kept gardens is one of Scotland’s oldest surviving domestic buildings, and the village combines a tourism-focused economy with a number of locals who commute into Edinburgh, supported by regular rail services. Small festivals, cafés and independent shops give Aberdour a lively yet relaxed character year‑round.
Postcode districts covering Aberdour
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Livingston 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Dunfermline 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Perth 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Glenrothes 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Falkirk 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Musselburgh 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Bathgate 17 miles27.4 km
- Alloa 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Grangemouth 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Bonnyrigg 14.4 miles23.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dalgety Bay and Hillend Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Burntisland Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Crossgates Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Inverkeithing Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Cowdenbeath Ward 4.4 miles7 km
- Kinghorn Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Dunfermline South Ward 4.6 miles7.5 km
- North Queensferry Place 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Kingseat Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
Example postcodes in Aberdour
KY3 0TZ, KY3 0TR, KY3 0XP, KY3 0TU, KY3 0TD, KY3 0SZ, KY3 0TY, KY3 0RG, KY3 0XD … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 45.7 miles73.5 km
- Aberdour Railway Station 0.2 miles0.2 km
- Burntisland Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Aberdour Ad
- Garvock House Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Bay Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ocean Mist Leith 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Raeburn 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Hapimag Resort Edinburgh 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Ocean Serviced Apartments 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Rutland Hotel & Apartments 4 8 miles12.9 km
- 21212 5 8 miles12.9 km
- Orocco Pier 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 8.3 miles13.3 km
Schools in Aberdour
- Aberdour Primary School Primary
- Hillside school Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 2.5 miles4 km
- Burntisland Beach Beach 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Central Park Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Cramond beach Beach 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Raith House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Granton Harbour Harbour 5.6 miles8.9 km
- East End Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Stark's Park Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 6.2 miles10 km
- Kirkealdy Harbour Harbour 6.4 miles10.3 km