The Howe of Fife and Tay Coast sits in north‑eastern Fife, Scotland, spanning a broad low‑lying agricultural plain - the “howe” - and a short, sheltered stretch of coastline along the Firth of Tay. The area combines arable fields and hedgerows with estuarine habitats around the Eden Estuary, which support wintering and migrating birds and give parts of the coast a distinctive, wild character.
Locally the economy leans on farming, small‑scale tourism and commuters travelling to nearby centres such as Dundee and St Andrews. Community life is typically rural and close‑knit, with village halls, agricultural shows and historic kirks reflecting centuries of farming heritage, while the coastline and country lanes provide popular routes for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers.
Postcode districts covering Howe of Fife and Tay Coast
KY6, KY7, KY8, KY13, KY14, KY15, PH2
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Dunfermline 19.9 miles32 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Perth 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Glenrothes 8 miles12.9 km
- Rosyth 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Carnoustie 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Methil 10.4 miles16.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Auchtermuchty Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ladybank Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Newburgh Place 3.7 miles6 km
- Kingskettle and Kettlebridge Place 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Falkland Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Strathmiglo Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Springfield Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Freuchie Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Abernethy Place 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Errol Place 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Cupar Place 6.2 miles10 km
- Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
Example postcodes in Howe of Fife and Tay Coast
KY15 7RE, KY15 7HY, KY15 4QN, KY15 7AD, KY15 4NR, KY14 6HP, KY14 6BB, KY14 6DW, KY14 6DZ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 26.2 miles42.1 km
- Glasgow International Airport 57.3 miles92.3 km
- Ladybank Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Springfield Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Hotels near Howe of Fife and Tay Coast Ad
- The Covenanter Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Gilvenbank Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 7.4 miles12 km
- Balbirnie House 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Best Western Balgeddie House Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
- The Earn Hotel 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Inchture Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
Schools in Howe of Fife and Tay Coast
- Auchtermuchty Primary School Primary
- Dunbog Primary School Primary
- Falkland House School, Fife and Perthshire Campus Independent - special
- Falkland Primary School Primary
- Freuchie Primary School Primary
- Kettle Primary School Primary
- Ladybank Primary School Primary
- Letham Primary School Primary
- Newburgh Primary School Primary
- Strathmiglo Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Over Rankeilour Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rankeilour Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cupar Castle Historic site 6.2 miles10 km
- Lomond Hills Hill 6.2 miles10 km
- Pitfour Castle Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Balthayock House Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Elcho Priory Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Durie House Estate 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Bayview Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Loch Leven Nature reserve 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Scone Palace Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Mount Melville Estate 13 miles20.9 km