Burntisland is a compact coastal town in Fife, Scotland, sitting on the shore of the Firth of Forth with a long sandy beach and a traditional esplanade. Its name, often said to refer to an island or area cleared by burning, hints at a long history as a maritime and ferry port; the harbour, old promenades and railway link have shaped its role as both a local fishing and shipbuilding centre and, more recently, a commuter and seaside destination.
Today Burntisland blends Victorian and older streets with modern commuter life - many residents travel across the Forth towards Edinburgh - and it retains a strong community feel with golf links, sailing and beach activities drawing visitors in summer. Small local shops, annual events and the town’s waterfront setting give it a quiet, historic charm while reflecting its ongoing shift from traditional industry to tourism and residential life.
Postcode districts covering Burntisland
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 9 miles14.5 km
- Livingston 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Dunfermline 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Perth 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Glenrothes 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Falkirk 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Musselburgh 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Bathgate 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Alloa 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Grangemouth 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Bonnyrigg 13.7 miles22 km
Neighbouring places
- Kinghorn Place 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Aberdour Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Kirkcaldy Central Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay Ward 4.4 miles7 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Kirkcaldy North Ward 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Dalgety Bay and Hillend Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans Place 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Crossgates Place 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Lochgelly Place 5.8 miles9.4 km
Example postcodes in Burntisland
KY3 0DL, KY3 9JG, KY3 0DR, KY3 0EL, KY3 9DH, KY3 0ES, KY3 9JP, KY3 0JU, KY3 0HX … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 48.4 miles77.9 km
- Burntisland Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Kinghorn Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Burntisland Ad
- The Bay Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ocean Mist Leith 4 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Ocean Serviced Apartments 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- 21212 5 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Raeburn 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Hapimag Resort Edinburgh 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Rutland Hotel & Apartments 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Witchery by the Castle 5 7.9 miles12.6 km
- 24 Royal Terrace 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Dean Park Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
Schools in Burntisland
- Burntisland Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Burntisland Beach Beach 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Raith House Estate 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Stark's Park Stadium 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Kirkealdy Harbour Harbour 4 miles6.4 km
- Leith Harbour Harbour 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Granton Harbour Harbour 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Central Park Stadium 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Cramond beach Beach 6.2 miles10 km