Rosyth is an area and electoral ward in Fife, Scotland, sitting on the north shore of the Firth of Forth with clear views across to Edinburgh. The coastline, waterfront and former naval base give the ward a distinct maritime identity and a mix of industrial and residential character.
The ward centres on the long‑established Rosyth Dockyard, opened in the early 20th century and historically important for shipbuilding and defence; in recent years parts of the docklands have been redeveloped into housing, business parks and a marina. Local life combines light industry, commuter links to Dunfermline and the capital, and active community organisations focused on regeneration and seaside amenities.
Postcode districts covering Rosyth
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 12.4 miles20 km
- Livingston 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Cumbernauld 21 miles33.8 km
- Dunfermline 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Coatbridge 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Glenrothes 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Stirling 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Airdrie 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Falkirk 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Wishaw 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Musselburgh 17.9 miles28.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Limekilns and Charlestown Place 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Rosyth Place 1.9 miles3 km
- Crossford Place 2 miles3.2 km
- Dunfermline Central Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dunfermline Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cairneyhill Place 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dunfermline South Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Inverkeithing Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- North Queensferry Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Dunfermline North Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Torryburn and Newmills Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Townhill Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Rosyth
KY11 2TP, KY12 8LD, KY12 8LG, KY11 2NT, KY11 2LZ, KY11 2ET, KY11 2YD, KY11 2DU, KY11 2WW … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 38.6 miles62.1 km
- Rosyth Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dunfermline Town Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
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Schools in Rosyth
- Camdean Primary School Primary
- King's Road Primary School Primary
- Limekilns Primary School Primary
- Park Road Primary School Primary
- Pupil Support Service - The Bridges Centre Special
- St John's R C Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hopetoun House Estate 2.8 miles4.6 km
- East End Park Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Dundas Castle Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Central Park Stadium 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Blairadam Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Cramond beach Beach 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Manuel Priory Historic site 8 miles12.9 km
- Burntisland outer harbour Harbour 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Balmuto Castle Historic site 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Burntisland Beach Beach 10 miles16.1 km