East Wemyss is a small coastal village on the south shore of the Firth of Forth in Fife, Scotland, sitting a short distance from West Wemyss and the wider Levenmouth area. Its rugged sandstone cliffs hide the famous Wemyss Caves, where early medieval Pictish carvings and cup-and-ring marks make the shoreline nationally significant for archaeology and heritage walking.
Historically a coal-mining and harbour community, East Wemyss saw its economy change sharply after the mid-20th century pit closures, and today the village combines a small residential population with interest in tourism, conservation and local history; nearby Wemyss Castle (still in private hands) underscores the long human story of the coast. The place retains a tight-knit, community feel and is valued for sea views, cliff walks and its unusual archaeological treasures.
Postcode districts covering East Wemyss
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 16.9 miles
- Dundee 22.3 miles
- Dunfermline 15.9 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 4.8 miles
- Perth 22 miles
- Glenrothes 5 miles
- Musselburgh 15.3 miles
- Bonnyrigg 19.9 miles
- Penicuik 23.1 miles
- Broxburn 22.3 miles
- Bo'ness 23.3 miles
- Rosyth 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages Ward 0.7 miles
- Coaltown of Wemyss Place 1.1 miles
- Buckhaven Place 1.6 miles
- Windygates Place 2.3 miles
- Methil Place 2.4 miles
- Thornton Place 2.9 miles
- Coaltown of Balgonie Place 3 miles
- Kirkcaldy East Ward 3.4 miles
- Leven Place 3.5 miles
- Kennoway Place 3.5 miles
- Glenrothes Central and Thornton Ward 3.6 miles
- Markinch Place 4 miles
Example postcodes in East Wemyss
KY1 4PQ, KY1 4SE, KY1 4PG, KY1 4PL, KY1 4SB, KY1 4TS, KY1 4RB, KY1 4QW, KY1 4PR … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 18.7 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 56.4 miles
- Glenrothes With Thornton Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Markinch Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels near East Wemyss Ad
- The Strathearn Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- Crusoe Hotel 6 miles
- Balbirnie House 4 4.5 miles
- Caledonian Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- Victoria Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Dean Park Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- Old Manor Hotel 4 5.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 5.6 miles
- The Gilvenbank Hotel 3 5.3 miles
- The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.7 miles
Schools in East Wemyss
- East Wemyss Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 3.3 miles
- Durie House Estate 3.3 miles
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 4.4 miles
- Stark's Park Stadium 5.7 miles
- Raith House Estate 6.1 miles
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 8.5 miles
- Rankeilour Estate 8.5 miles
- Lomond Hills Hill 8.7 miles
- Kirkealdy Harbour Harbour 9 miles
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 9 miles
- Burntisland Beach Beach 9.1 miles
- Balcarres House Estate 9.2 miles