Freuchie is a small, rural village in Fife, Scotland, tucked on the northern fringe of the rolling Lomond Hills. It sits near older settlements such as Falkland and within easy reach of market towns like Kinross and Glenrothes, so it benefits from big‑sky countryside, farmland and good views while being a short commute from larger centres.
The village has a quietly strong community life centred on local clubs, the village hall and seasonal events, with an economy that remains largely rural alongside commuting and tourism linked to nearby attractions such as Falkland Palace and hill walking. Historically the area grew from estate and agricultural roots and today combines that heritage with a relaxed village atmosphere prized by residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Freuchie
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 22 miles35.5 km
- Dundee 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Dunfermline 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 9.3 miles15 km
- Perth 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Glenrothes 3.7 miles6 km
- Musselburgh 21.8 miles35 km
- Bo'ness 24 miles38.6 km
- Rosyth 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Dalkeith 24.9 miles40 km
- Tranent 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 12.4 miles19.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Kingskettle and Kettlebridge Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Falkland Place 2 miles3.2 km
- Ladybank Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Markinch Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Glenrothes Place 3.7 miles6 km
- Leslie Place 4 miles6.5 km
- Auchtermuchty Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Coaltown of Balgonie Place 4.3 miles7 km
- Howe of Fife and Tay Coast Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Strathmiglo Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Kennoway Place 4.9 miles7.9 km
Example postcodes in Freuchie
KY15 7HE, KY15 7HJ, KY15 7EN, KY15 7HQ, KY15 7EY, KY15 7HP, KY15 7HL, KY15 7EU, KY15 7ER … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Glasgow International Airport 55.7 miles89.7 km
- Ladybank Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Markinch Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Freuchie Ad
- The Covenanter Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Gilvenbank Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Balbirnie House 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Best Western Balgeddie House Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Crusoe Hotel 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Dean Park Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Caledonian Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Old Manor Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.6 km
- The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Freuchie
- Freuchie Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rankeilour Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Lomond Hills Hill 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Over Rankeilour Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Durie House Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Cupar Castle Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Loch Leven Nature reserve 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Stark's Park Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Raith House Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Pitfour Castle Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 11.2 miles18 km