Buckhaven is a small coastal town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, sitting on the shoreline of the Firth of Forth as part of the wider Levenmouth area. Its long, low sandy beaches and cliffs form part of the Fife Coastal Path and offer open views across the firth; the town is closely linked to neighbouring Methil and Leven by a ribbon of post‑industrial waterfront.
Historically Buckhaven grew as a fishing village and later as a coal‑exporting port, so maritime and mining heritage still shape local identity even after late 20th‑century decline. In recent years there has been community‑led regeneration, cultural projects and discussions about improving transport links to boost the local economy, while the coastline and heritage remain the town’s most distinctive assets.
Postcode districts covering Buckhaven
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 18.3 miles
- Dundee 21.1 miles
- Dunfermline 17.4 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 6.4 miles
- Perth 22.2 miles
- Glenrothes 5.8 miles
- Musselburgh 16.3 miles
- Bonnyrigg 21 miles
- Penicuik 24.4 miles
- Broxburn 23.9 miles
- Bo'ness 24.9 miles
- Rosyth 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Methil Place 0.9 miles
- Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages Ward 0.9 miles
- Windygates Place 1.6 miles
- East Wemyss Place 1.6 miles
- Leven Place 2 miles
- Kennoway Place 2.5 miles
- Coaltown of Wemyss Place 2.7 miles
- Leven, Kennoway and Largo Ward 3.4 miles
- Coaltown of Balgonie Place 3.8 miles
- Thornton Place 4.2 miles
- Markinch Place 4.4 miles
- Lower Largo Place 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Buckhaven
KY8 1DB, KY8 1JS, KY8 1HG, KY8 1AB, KY8 1BG, KY8 1JZ, KY8 1JA, KY8 1JE, KY8 1BL … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 20.3 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 57.9 miles
- Markinch Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Glenrothes With Thornton Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Buckhaven Ad
- Crusoe Hotel 4.4 miles
- Caledonian Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- Old Manor Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- Balbirnie House 4 4.9 miles
- The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.1 miles
- The Strathearn Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Victoria Hotel 3 6.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 6.3 miles
- Dean Park Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- The Gilvenbank Hotel 3 5.7 miles
Schools in Buckhaven
- Buckhaven Primary School Primary
- Denbeath Primary School Primary
- Hyndhead School Special
Local points of interest
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles
- Durie House Estate 1.9 miles
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 6 miles
- Stark's Park Stadium 7.3 miles
- Balcarres House Estate 7.7 miles
- Raith House Estate 7.7 miles
- Rankeilour Estate 7.7 miles
- Pitcorthie House Estate 8.9 miles
- Lomond Hills Hill 9.2 miles
- Cupar Castle Historic site 9.9 miles
- Over Rankeilour Estate 10 miles
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 10.1 miles