Charlestown
in Fife of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.037 and -3.499 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 2' 12" and W -3° 29' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:41 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 6:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Charlestown

Charlestown in Fife (Scotland) is a town in United Kingdom about 342 mi (or 550 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Charlestown is now 11:41 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports near Charlestown, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Edinburgh Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 28 mi (or 46 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Livingston, Falkirk, Alloa, Edinburgh and Glenrothes. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 975 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

13°C (55 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

PLUS DUNFERMLINE CROSSFORD KEA

Address
1,2 mi
CROSSFORD
KY12 8QW Dunfermline
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Parkhead House

Address
3,5 mi
Abercorn Road
EH30 9SL South Queensferry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GARVOCK HOUSE HOTEL

Address
3,2 mi
ST JOHNS DRIVE TRANSY
KY12 7TU DUNFERMLINE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KING MALCOLM HOTEL

Address
2,8 mi
QUEENSFERRY ROAD SCOTLAND
KY11 SDS DUNFERMLINE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rooms at 29brucestreet

Address
2,8 mi
29-35 Bruce Street
KY12 7AG Dunfermline
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pitbauchlie House Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
Aberdour Road
KY11 4PB Dunfermline
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Video Of Photographs Pipe Band Championship Dunfermline Fife Scotland

Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 45:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of photographs of the Pipe Band Championship on visit to Dunfermline Fife. Pittencrieff Park played host to hundreds of pipers and drummers on Saturday 24th May when ...


Christmas Lights Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline Fife Scotland

Published: December 10, 2013
Length: 49:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of the Christmas outdoor lights on trees in Pittencrieff Park on ancestry visit to Dunfermline, Fife. This Scottish park was purchased in 1902, and gifted to the town, by...


BEST WESTERN PLUS Keavil House Hotel, Dunfermline

Published: September 17, 2010
Length: 31:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Best Western Edinburgh

An official video presentation of BEST WESTERN PLUS Keavil House Hotel at Crossford, near Dunfermline. A 4 star country house hotel near Edinburgh.


Walk Pittencrieff Glen Dunfermline Fife Scotland

Published: February 16, 2013
Length: 41:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland February video of a walk in Pittencrieff Glen on visit to Dunfermline, Fife. In 1902, Andrew Carnegie purchased both Pittencrieff House and Estate from its then owner, Colonel...


Kitchen skills at BEST WESTERN PLUS Keavil House Hotel, Dunfermline

Published: October 08, 2009
Length: 37:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Best Western Edinburgh

A demonstration by Phil Yates, Head Chef at BEST WESTERN PLUS Keavil House Hotel, cooking his signature dish for the menu of our Cardoon Restaurant.


Speed Boat trip on the Firth of Forth

Published: August 27, 2011
Length: 15:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Uncle Ash

A Speed Boat trip on the Firth of Forth, under Forth Rail & Road Bridge. Started at the Forth Cruising Club (Limekilns, Scotland) as a benefit for the 81st Sea Scouts. More ... http://www.ashandb...


Grepolis: EP 5: Attacking a village

Published: February 11, 2013
Length: 30:35 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Rossy Gaming

In this episode I upgreade the warehouse and attack a farming village! Watch to find out how sucessful I was on the attack! Grepolis: http://en.grepolis.com/ TheFanaticOfGaming's Channel:...


Road Trips in Scotland - Mossmorran to Cairneyhill

Published: December 13, 2010
Length: 15:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: heatherglen36

After an abortive trip to collect a van from the giant petro-chemical plant at Mossmorran in Fife (the van was buried in snow), we head west in the snow to Alloa to collect an end-of-lease...


Grepolis: EP 11 Market Place

Published: April 11, 2013
Length: 09:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rossy Gaming

I continue in world of Grepolis still make Mine City great(Without TheFanaticOfGaming!)! Grepolis: http://en.grepolis.com.


Grepolis: EP9 Temple

Published: April 02, 2013
Length: 35:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rossy Gaming

Today I continue Grepolis and do more things to make Minecity better! TheFanaticOfGaming's Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheFanaticOfGaming Grepolis: http://en.grepolis.com.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dunfermline Abbey

Dunfermline Abbey is a Church of Scotland Parish Church located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. In 2002 the congregation had 806 members. The minister (since 2012) is the Reverend MaryAnn R. Rennie. The church occupies the site of the ancient chancel and transepts of a large medieval Benedictine abbey, which was sacked in 1560 during the Scottish Reformation and permitted to fall into disrepair.

Located at 56.0698, -3.4636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Listed monasteries in Scotland, Listed churches in Scotland, Benedictine monasteries in Scotland, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Religious organizations established in the 1120s, 1128 establishments, Romanesque architecture in Scotland, 1120s architecture, Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Listed buildings in Fife, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Historic Scotland properties, Museums in Fife, Dunfermline, Religious museums in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, 12th-century establishments in Scotland

Limekilns

Limekilns, a village in Fife, Scotland, lies on the shore of the Firth of Forth. Population 1,430 (est. in 2008). Unlike the neighbouring village of Charlestown, Limekilns is an extremely old settlement dating back to the 14th century. The oldest building in the village is without doubt The King's Cellar, a large and somewhat mysterious property whose existence can be traced back to 1362.

Located at 56.0333, -3.46667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Fife

Blackness Castle

Blackness Castle is a 15th-century fortress, near the village of Blackness, Scotland, on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It was built, probably on the site of an earlier fort, by Sir George Crichton in the 1440s. At this time, Blackness was the main port serving the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, one of the main residences of the Scottish monarch. The castle, together with the Crichton lands, passed to King James II of Scotland in 1453, and the castle has been crown property ever since.

Located at 56.0059, -3.51485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Falkirk (council area), Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed castles in Scotland, 1440s architecture, Military and war museums in Scotland, Historic house museums in Falkirk (council area)

Cairneyhill

Cairneyhill is a small village in west Fife, Scotland. It is 3 miles west of Dunfermline, on the A994, and has a population of around 2,430 (est. in 2008). The village's architecture is a mix of old weavers' cottages and modern suburban housing estates. Most residents work either locally or commute to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling or Kirkcaldy.

Located at 56.05, -3.53333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Fife

Crossford, Fife

Crossford is a small village in west Fife, Scotland (population in 2008 was 2440). It is situated one mile (1.6 km) west of Dunfermline, east of Cairneyhill, astride the A994 (Main Street), at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:56|03|51|N|03|29|47|W| | |name= }}. It is two miles (3.2 km) north of the Firth of Forth and seventeen miles (27 km) from Edinburgh. The village has mixed housing with large housing estates on the southwest and northwest ends.

Located at 56.0642, -3.49639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Fife, Fife

Dunfermline City Chambers

Dunfermline City Chambers is a building historically designed to be the centre of local government in Dunfermline, Fife. In more recent times most of these functions have been devolved to other locations, but [as of 2008] the impressive edifice still houses the Council Chambers, the Burgh Court and Dunfermline's Registrar Office. The building, constructed in the period 1875-79, was created by James C Walker who also designed the first Carnegie Library.

Located at 56.0708, -3.464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
City chambers and town halls in Scotland, Listed buildings in Fife, Government buildings completed in 1879, 1875 establishments in Scotland, Dunfermline, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed government buildings in Scotland, Politics of Fife

Malcolm's Tower

Malcolm's Tower is traditionally accepted as a historic site in the Scottish city of Dunfermline. The tower stood on a highly defensible peninsular outcrop of rock above a deep ravine and is the site from which the city derives its name. It was effectively the seat of royal power in Scotland after Malcolm III of Scotland shifted the centre of government from Forteviot to Dunfermline in the mid 11th century.

Located at 56.0699, -3.467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dunfermline, Towers in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Fife, Ruins in Fife

Pittencrieff Park

Pittencrieff Park (known locally as "The Glen") is a public park in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. It was purchased in 1902 by the town's most famous son, Andrew Carnegie, and gifted to the people of Dunfermline in a ceremony the following year.

Located at 56.0681, -3.4664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dunfermline, Andrew Carnegie, Parks in Fife, Museums in Fife, Natural history museums in Scotland, Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, 1903 establishments in Scotland

Popular in vicinity

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Charlestown