The ward covers northern parts of Glenrothes together with the small towns of Leslie and Markinch in Fife, Scotland. It blends post‑war new‑town neighbourhoods with traditional village streets and surrounding farmland, while wooded river valleys such as the River Leven add scenic character to the area.
Economically the area combines light industry and business parks around Glenrothes with local retail and community services in Leslie and Markinch, and many residents commute further afield - the railway at Markinch provides useful links towards Edinburgh. There’s a strong local identity rooted in historic parish churches, active community groups and village events, giving a mix of urban and rural concerns that shape everyday life.
Postcode districts covering Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 19.6 miles
- Dundee 20 miles
- Dunfermline 14.5 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 7 miles
- Perth 16.5 miles
- Glenrothes 1.3 miles
- Musselburgh 19.6 miles
- Alloa 24.8 miles
- Grangemouth 25 miles
- Bonnyrigg 23.6 miles
- Broxburn 22.7 miles
- Bo'ness 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Glenrothes Place 1.3 miles
- Markinch Place 1.6 miles
- Leslie Place 2 miles
- Freuchie Place 2.4 miles
- Coaltown of Balgonie Place 2.5 miles
- Glenrothes Central and Thornton Ward 2.8 miles
- Falkland Place 2.9 miles
- Glenrothes West and Kinglassie Ward 3.1 miles
- Thornton Place 3.6 miles
- Kinglassie Place 3.7 miles
- Kingskettle and Kettlebridge Place 3.8 miles
- Windygates Place 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch
KY7 6XT, KY6 3BQ, KY6 3EX, KY7 6BT, KY7 6TW, KY6 3AE, KY7 6EQ, KY7 6ES, KY6 3EF … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 19.8 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 54.1 miles
- Markinch Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Glenrothes With Thornton Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels in Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch Ad
- Balbirnie House 4
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3
- The Gilvenbank Hotel 3
- Best Western Balgeddie House Hotel 3
Schools in Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch
- Collydean Primary School Primary
- Leslie Primary School Primary
- Markinch Primary School Primary
- Pitcoudie Primary School Primary
- Star Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lomond Hills Hill 3.2 miles
- Rankeilour Estate 5.9 miles
- Durie House Estate 6.1 miles
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 6.8 miles
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles
- Loch Leven Nature reserve 7.5 miles
- Raith House Estate 7.9 miles
- Stark's Park Stadium 7.9 miles
- Over Rankeilour Estate 7.9 miles
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 8.8 miles
- Cupar Castle Historic site 9.5 miles
- Central Park Stadium 9.9 miles