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 miles
- Livingston 16.9 miles
- Dunfermline 8.3 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 4.5 miles
- Perth 24.8 miles
- Glenrothes 9.5 miles
- Falkirk 22.1 miles
- Musselburgh 10.9 miles
- Bathgate 19.4 miles
- Alloa 22.2 miles
- Grangemouth 19.1 miles
- Bonnyrigg 13.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kinghorn Place 1.9 miles
- Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy Ward 2 miles
- Aberdour Place 2.7 miles
- Kirkcaldy Central Ward 4.1 miles
- Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay Ward 4.4 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart Place 4.5 miles
- Kirkcaldy North Ward 5.1 miles
- Dalgety Bay and Hillend Place 5.2 miles
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans Place 5.7 miles
- Crossgates Place 5.8 miles
- Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty Ward 5.8 miles
- Lochgelly Place 5.8 miles
Example postcodes in Burntisland
KY3 9DH, KY3 9DL, KY3 9AU, KY3 0AZ, KY3 9EB, KY3 0HZ, KY3 0BW, KY3 9EY, KY3 0JR … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.5 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 48.4 miles
- Burntisland Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Kinghorn Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Burntisland Ad
- Burntisland Sands Hotel 3 0.3 miles
- Kingswood Hotel 3 1 mile
- Ocean Mist Leith 4 6.2 miles
- Dean Park Hotel 4 5.2 miles
- Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection 5 7.8 miles
- The Bay Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Tigerlily Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- The Balmoral Hotel 5 7.6 miles
- Eden Locke 4 7.6 miles
- Aberdour Hotel, Stables Rooms & Beer Garden 3 2.9 miles
Schools in Burntisland
- Burntisland Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Burntisland Beach Beach 0.2 miles
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 0.4 miles
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 2.6 miles
- Raith House Estate 3.2 miles
- Stark's Park Stadium 3.5 miles
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles
- Kirkealdy Harbour Harbour 4 miles
- Leith Harbour Harbour 4.1 miles
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles
- Granton Harbour Harbour 5.2 miles
- Central Park Stadium 5.7 miles
- Cramond beach Beach 6.2 miles