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 miles22.4 km
- Livingston 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Dunfermline 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Perth 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Glenrothes 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Falkirk 25 miles40.2 km
- Musselburgh 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Bathgate 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Alloa 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Grangemouth 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Bonnyrigg 18.1 miles29.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Kirkcaldy Central Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Kirkcaldy East Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Thornton Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Cardenden and Auchterderran Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Glenrothes Central and Thornton Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Kinglassie Place 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Coaltown of Wemyss Place 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Glenrothes West and Kinglassie Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kinghorn Place 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Kirkcaldy North
KY2 6JX, KY2 6FP, KY2 6DW, KY2 6XR, KY2 6ST, KY2 6AS, KY2 6UU, KY2 6RX, KY2 6TZ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 51.4 miles82.7 km
- Kirkcaldy Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Glenrothes With Thornton Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Kirkcaldy North Ad
- Dean Park Hotel 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Victoria Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Strathearn Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Bay Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Windsor Hotel and Bar 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Balbirnie House 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The Gilvenbank Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Best Western Balgeddie House Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Covenanter Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
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 miles2.9 km
- Raith House Estate 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Stark's Park Stadium 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Burntisland Beach Beach 5 miles8.1 km
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Central Park Stadium 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Kirkealdy Harbour Harbour 7 miles11.2 km
- Leith Harbour Harbour 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Lomond Hills Hill 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Durie House Estate 8.1 miles13 km