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Leven

Place in Fife, Scotland

Coordinates:56.201, -3.013
OS grid ref:NO 37 01
Population:8,960

Leven in Fife, Scotland is a coastal town at the mouth of the River Leven, sitting on Largo Bay and overlooking the Firth of Forth. It’s known for sandy beaches, classic links golf courses and being part of the wider Levenmouth area; the Fife Coastal Path runs nearby and the Lomond Hills are within easy reach.

Historically a fishing village and Victorian seaside resort with later connections to local coal and industry, the town’s economy today mixes tourism, retail and local services, with ongoing regeneration and plans to reinstate the Levenmouth rail link to improve connections. Leven also sits close to attractive coastal villages such as Lundin Links, Elie and Anstruther, and retains a strong community feel around golf, local events and wildlife on the shore.

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Transport links

  • Airport Edinburgh Airport 22.2 miles35.7 km
  • Airport Glasgow International Airport 59.3 miles95.5 km
  • Railway station Markinch Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
  • Railway station Glenrothes With Thornton Railway Station 5.7 miles9.1 km

Schools in Leven

  • Mountfleurie Primary School Primary
  • St Agatha's R C Primary Primary
  • Parkhill Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Durie House Estate 0.1 miles0.2 km
  • Bayview Stadium Stadium 1 mile1.6 km
  • Rankeilour Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
  • Balcarres House Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Pitcorthie House Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 7.8 miles12.6 km
  • Cupar Castle Historic site 8.1 miles13.1 km
  • Over Rankeilour Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
  • Stark's Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
  • Lomond Hills Hill 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Raith House Estate 9.5 miles15.4 km
  • Mount Melville Estate 10.6 miles17 km