The Kirkcaldy North ward sits to the north of Kirkcaldy town centre in eastern Fife, blending suburban housing, pockets of green space and local shops. Parts of the ward enjoy views across the Firth of Forth and it is well served by bus routes and road links into the town centre and toward the A92, making it a practical area for commuters.
Economically and socially the ward is varied, with long-standing residential streets alongside newer developments and community-led regeneration projects aimed at improving local services and youth provision. The area shares in Kirkcaldy's industrial and social history - from linoleum manufacture to coastal trades - and benefits from local schools, community centres and active voluntary groups that help shape neighbourhood life.
Postcode districts covering Kirkcaldy North
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 13.9 miles
- Livingston 21.6 miles
- Dunfermline 10.8 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 1.7 miles
- Perth 20.9 miles
- Glenrothes 4.4 miles
- Falkirk 25 miles
- Musselburgh 14.4 miles
- Bathgate 23.7 miles
- Alloa 23.4 miles
- Grangemouth 21.9 miles
- Bonnyrigg 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirkcaldy Central Ward 1.4 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart Place 1.7 miles
- Kirkcaldy East Ward 1.9 miles
- Thornton Place 2.9 miles
- Cardenden and Auchterderran Place 2.9 miles
- Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty Ward 3.1 miles
- Glenrothes Central and Thornton Ward 3.1 miles
- Kinglassie Place 3.5 miles
- Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy Ward 3.5 miles
- Coaltown of Wemyss Place 3.9 miles
- Glenrothes West and Kinglassie Ward 4.1 miles
- Kinghorn Place 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Kirkcaldy North
KY2 6YG, KY2 6JG, KY2 6GX, KY2 6GA, KY2 6YZ, KY2 6ZU, KY2 6JP, KY2 6GF, KY2 6NJ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 14.5 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 51.4 miles
- Kirkcaldy Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Glenrothes With Thornton Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Kirkcaldy North Ad
- Dean Park Hotel 4 0.9 miles
- Victoria Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- The Strathearn Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- The Windsor Hotel and Bar 3 1.5 miles
- The Bay Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 5 miles
- Balbirnie House 4 5.6 miles
- The Gilvenbank Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Best Western Balgeddie House Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- The Covenanter Hotel 3 8.4 miles
Schools in Kirkcaldy North
- Capshard Primary School Primary
- Fair Isle Primary School Primary
- Torbain Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 1.8 miles
- Raith House Estate 2.2 miles
- Stark's Park Stadium 2.3 miles
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 3.6 miles
- Burntisland Beach Beach 5 miles
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 5.5 miles
- Central Park Stadium 6.4 miles
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 6.9 miles
- Kirkealdy Harbour Harbour 7 miles
- Leith Harbour Harbour 7.2 miles
- Lomond Hills Hill 7.4 miles
- Durie House Estate 8.1 miles