The ward on Fife’s south coast includes Burntisland, Kinghorn and the western side of Kirkcaldy, running along the Firth of Forth with promenades, sandy beaches and the Fife Coastal Path. From Burntisland’s long beach and links and Kinghorn’s compact harbour and steep streets to the more urban seafront of western Kirkcaldy, the area offers broad views across to Edinburgh and the iconic Forth bridges and is popular for coastal walks and day visits.
There’s a strong mix of seaside tourism, commuting and local industry: Burntisland retains a maritime and shipbuilding legacy, Kirkcaldy is well known for its linoleum heritage and as the birthplace of Adam Smith, while Kinghorn keeps a village atmosphere with community events and coastal heritage. Historic harbours, civic buildings and ongoing regeneration combine to give the area a distinct local identity and a blend of working‑class roots and growing commuter links.
Postcode districts covering Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 11 miles
- Livingston 18.1 miles
- Dunfermline 8.1 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 3.4 miles
- Perth 22.8 miles
- Glenrothes 7.6 miles
- Falkirk 22.2 miles
- Musselburgh 12.7 miles
- Bathgate 20.3 miles
- Alloa 21.6 miles
- Grangemouth 19.2 miles
- Bonnyrigg 15.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burntisland Place 2 miles
- Kinghorn Place 2.6 miles
- Kirkcaldy Central Ward 2.9 miles
- Aberdour Place 3.4 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart Place 3.4 miles
- Kirkcaldy North Ward 3.5 miles
- Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty Ward 3.8 miles
- Cardenden and Auchterderran Place 3.9 miles
- Lochgelly Place 4.1 miles
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans Place 4.6 miles
- Kirkcaldy East Ward 4.7 miles
- Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay Ward 4.9 miles
Example postcodes in Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy
KY2 5QJ, KY3 0HN, KY3 9EH, KY2 5UJ, KY2 5XT, KY3 9TE, KY3 9XG, KY3 9RG, KY3 0DD … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 11 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 48.6 miles
- Burntisland Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Kinghorn Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels in Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy Ad
Schools in Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy
- Auchtertool Primary School Primary
- Balwearie High School Secondary
- Burntisland Primary School Primary
- Kinghorn Primary School Primary
- Starley Hall School Independent - special
- Strathallan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 0.8 miles
- Burntisland Beach Beach 2 miles
- Raith House Estate 2.2 miles
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 2.3 miles
- Stark's Park Stadium 2.7 miles
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles
- Central Park Stadium 4.4 miles
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 5.3 miles
- Kirkealdy Harbour Harbour 5.4 miles
- Leith Harbour Harbour 5.6 miles
- Blairadam Estate 7 miles
- Granton Harbour Harbour 7.2 miles