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 miles27.2 km
- Dundee 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Dunfermline 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Perth 22 miles35.4 km
- Glenrothes 5 miles8 km
- Musselburgh 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Bonnyrigg 19.9 miles32 km
- Penicuik 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Broxburn 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Bo'ness 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Rosyth 16.5 miles26.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Coaltown of Wemyss Place 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Buckhaven Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Windygates Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Methil Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Thornton Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Coaltown of Balgonie Place 3 miles4.9 km
- Kirkcaldy East Ward 3.4 miles5.6 km
- Leven Place 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Kennoway Place 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Glenrothes Central and Thornton Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Markinch Place 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in East Wemyss
KY1 4PG, KY1 4PH, KY1 4QQ, KY1 4RQ, KY1 4LG, KY1 4RT, KY1 4BW, KY1 4PW, KY1 4LL … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Glasgow International Airport 56.4 miles90.8 km
- Glenrothes With Thornton Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Markinch Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
Hotels near East Wemyss Ad
- The Strathearn Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Crusoe Hotel 6 miles9.6 km
- Caledonian Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Victoria Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Earl David Hotel 2 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Dean Park Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Balbirnie House 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Old Manor Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
Schools in East Wemyss
- East Wemyss Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Durie House Estate 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Stark's Park Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Raith House Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Rankeilour Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Lomond Hills Hill 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Kirkealdy Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.5 km
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.6 km
- Burntisland Beach Beach 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Balcarres House Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km