Tay Bridgehead sits on the south bank of the River Tay in Fife, Scotland, covering a string of small towns and villages such as Newport-on-Tay and Wormit. The ward is dominated by the presence of the Tay Bridge, with sweeping riverside views across to Dundee and easy commuter links into the city.
Locally it feels like a collection of village communities with Victorian and Edwardian housing, a strong waterside culture - sailing, walking and birdwatching are popular - and a commuter economy tied to Dundee. The area also carries historic resonance from the 1879 Tay Bridge disaster and benefits from nearby coastal and nature spots, giving a mix of quiet residential life and seasonal tourism interest.
Postcode districts covering Tay Bridgehead
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 5.1 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 21.7 miles
- Perth 19.4 miles
- Glenrothes 17 miles
- Arbroath 17.4 miles
- Forfar 16.6 miles
- Carnoustie 10.9 miles
- Methil 15.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Balmullo Place 1.7 miles
- Newport-on-Tay and Wormit Place 2.1 miles
- Gauldry Place 2.5 miles
- Leuchars Place 2.7 miles
- Guardbridge Place 3.2 miles
- Tayport Place 3.8 miles
- Maryfield Ward 4.7 miles
- West End Ward 4.9 miles
- East End Ward 5.1 miles
- Dundee Place 5.1 miles
- Coldside Ward 5.2 miles
- Strathkinness Place 5.4 miles
Example postcodes in Tay Bridgehead
DD6 8NW, KY16 0DW, DD6 8DE, DD6 8SF, DD6 8LH, DD6 8AT, DD6 8EY, DD6 9ET, KY16 0HF … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 35.4 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 62 miles
- Leuchars Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Dundee Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Tay Bridgehead Ad
- The Clarendon 4 4.4 miles
- Drumoig Golf Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Staybridge Suites Dundee 4 4.4 miles
- Sleeperz Hotel Dundee 3 4.1 miles
- Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa 4 4.1 miles
- Old Course Hotel St Andrews 5 6.4 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre 3 4.2 miles
- Malmaison Dundee 4 4 miles
- Hotel Indigo Dundee 4 4.4 miles
- Rusacks St Andrews 5 6.7 miles
Schools in Tay Bridgehead
- Balmerino Primary School Primary
- Balmullo Primary School Primary
- Guardbridge Primary School Primary
- Leuchars Primary School Primary
- Newport Primary School Primary
- Tayport Primary School Primary
- Wormit Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dundee Harbour Harbour 4.1 miles
- Dens Park Stadium 5.1 miles
- Tannadice Park Stadium 5.1 miles
- Cupar Castle Historic site 6.4 miles
- Mount Melville Estate 7.2 miles
- Over Rankeilour Estate 8 miles
- Kellas Wood Forest 8.1 miles
- Strip Wood Forest 8.9 miles
- Big Wood Forest 9.4 miles
- Rankeilour Estate 9.8 miles
- Sidlaw Hills Hill 10.9 miles
- Balcarres House Estate 13.3 miles