Lochgelly is a small former mining town in central Fife, Scotland, named for the nearby loch and traditionally said to mean "loch of shining waters" in Gaelic. It sits among low rolling hills and reclaimed pitland, close to the popular greenspace of Lochore Meadows Country Park, which reflects the area's transition from industrial landscape to outdoor recreation.
The town grew rapidly in the 19th century on coal mining and, after pit closures, experienced economic decline and subsequent regeneration efforts; today it blends local shops and community activity with commuter links via Lochgelly railway station on the Fife Circle to Edinburgh and neighbouring towns. There is still a strong local identity visible in sports clubs and community projects that aim to tackle social challenges and boost opportunities for residents.
Postcode districts covering Lochgelly
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 14.3 miles23 km
- Livingston 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Dunfermline 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 6 miles9.7 km
- Perth 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Glenrothes 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Stirling 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Falkirk 20.5 miles33 km
- Musselburgh 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Bathgate 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Alloa 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Grangemouth 17.4 miles28 km
Neighbouring places
- Ballingry Place 1.8 miles3 km
- Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans Place 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Cardenden and Auchterderran Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cowdenbeath Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kelty Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Crossgates Place 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Burntisland, Kinghorn and Western Kirkcaldy Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kinglassie Place 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Kingseat Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Glenrothes West and Kinglassie Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Kirkcaldy North Ward 4.8 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Lochgelly
KY5 9LQ, KY5 9EL, KY5 9BN, KY5 9DH, KY5 9JW, KY5 9DB, KY5 9DP, KY5 9PZ, KY5 9QU … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Glasgow International Airport 46.8 miles75.4 km
- Lochgelly Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Cowdenbeath Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Lochgelly Ad
- Dean Park Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Garvock House Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Beath Inn 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Auld Mill House Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunfermline 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Victoria Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- The Bay Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Coorie 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Pitbauchlie House Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes 3 7 miles11.2 km
Schools in Lochgelly
- Lochgelly High School Secondary
- Lochgelly South Primary School Primary
- Lochgelly West Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's R C Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Central Park Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Blairadam Estate 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Loch Leven Nature reserve 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Raith House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Burntisland Beach Beach 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Stark's Park Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 6 miles9.6 km
- East End Park Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Kirkcaldy Harbour Harbour 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Lomond Hills Hill 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Kinghorn Harbour Harbour 9.3 miles15 km