Crossgates is a small former mining village in Fife, Scotland, set on gently rolling lowlands between the larger towns of Cowdenbeath and Glenrothes. Its development was shaped by the Fife coalfield, and you can still sense that industrial heritage in the layout and older housing, though the surrounding countryside and easy road links give it a semi-rural feel.
Today Crossgates functions largely as a residential and commuter community with local shops, a community centre and active volunteer groups, while many residents travel to nearby centres such as Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline or even Edinburgh for work and services. The village retains a close-knit social vibe and is typical of small Fife settlements that have balanced post-industrial change with a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Crossgates
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Livingston 15 miles24.1 km
- Dunfermline 3 miles4.8 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Perth 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Glenrothes 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Stirling 22 miles35.4 km
- Falkirk 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Musselburgh 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Bathgate 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Alloa 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Grangemouth 14.1 miles22.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Cowdenbeath Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Kingseat Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans Place 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Dunfermline South Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Townhill Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Dunfermline Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Dunfermline North Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Dalgety Bay and Hillend Place 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Dunfermline Central Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Aberdour Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Kelty Place 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Crossgates
KY4 8BJ, KY4 8FJ, KY4 8DE, KY4 8AY, KY4 8BW, KY4 8BS, KY4 8BH, KY4 8FG, KY4 8FD … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Glasgow International Airport 43.5 miles70.1 km
- Dunfermline Queen Margaret Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Cowdenbeath Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Crossgates Ad
- Garvock House Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Auld Mill House Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunfermline 3 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Coorie 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Pitbauchlie House Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 3 miles4.8 km
- The City Hotel 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Beath Inn 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Orocco Pier 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Inn at Charlestown 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
Schools in Crossgates
- Crossgates Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Central Park Stadium 2 miles3.1 km
- East End Park Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Blairadam Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Burntisland Beach Beach 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Hopetoun House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Raith House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Cramond beach Beach 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Stark's Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Loch Leven Nature reserve 8 miles12.9 km