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 miles29.4 km
- Dundee 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Dunfermline 17.4 miles28 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Perth 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Glenrothes 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Musselburgh 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Bonnyrigg 21 miles33.8 km
- Penicuik 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Broxburn 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Bo'ness 24.9 miles40 km
- Rosyth 18.1 miles29.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Methil Place 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Windygates Place 1.6 miles2.5 km
- East Wemyss Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Leven Place 2 miles3.2 km
- Kennoway Place 2.5 miles4 km
- Coaltown of Wemyss Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Leven, Kennoway and Largo Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Coaltown of Balgonie Place 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Thornton Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Markinch Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Lower Largo Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Buckhaven
KY8 1JG, KY8 1HJ, KY8 1ED, KY8 1HD, KY8 1EP, KY8 1HW, KY8 1HT, KY8 1DR, KY8 1EL … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 57.9 miles93.2 km
- Markinch Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Glenrothes With Thornton Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Buckhaven Ad
- Crusoe Hotel 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Caledonian Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Old Manor Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Strathearn Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Balbirnie House 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Victoria Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Earl David Hotel 2 2.5 miles4 km
- Dean Park Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
Schools in Buckhaven
- Buckhaven Primary School Primary
- Denbeath Primary School Primary
- Hyndhead School Special
Local points of interest
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Durie House Estate 1.9 miles3 km
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 6 miles9.6 km
- Stark's Park Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Balcarres House Estate 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Raith House Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Rankeilour Estate 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Pitcorthie House Estate 8.9 miles14.2 km
- Lomond Hills Hill 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Cupar Castle Historic site 9.9 miles16 km
- Over Rankeilour Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 10.1 miles16.2 km