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What is the population of Glenrothes in Fife?
The 2001 census recorded the population of Glenrothes at 38,679 representing 11% of Fife's total population. The 2011 census recorded a 1.5% population rise to 39,277.
Where is the nearest town to Glenrothes?
The villages of Kinglassie, Milton of Balgonie and Star of Markinch are located slightly further away and are physically separated from Glenrothes by farmland. Kirkcaldy, a former royal burgh, port and industrial town is the next nearest large settlement located approximately 7 miles (11 km) to the south.
What to do in Glenrothes?
Glenrothes & Area Heritage Centre 5. Balbirnie Park The selection of trees, shrubs and bushes in the park makes it a fun and interesting place to walk, with bridges and... 6. St Pauls and St Mary's Mother of God
How many parks are there in Glenrothes?
The Glenrothes Development Corporation devoted around one third of land in Glenrothes to the provision of open space. As a consequence the town has numerous parks, the largest being Balbirnie Park, Carleton Park, Gilvenbank Park, Riverside Park, and Warout Park. The Lomond Hills Regional Park borders and enters the town to the north and east.
Is Glenrothes East or West Fife?
Glenrothes lies in mid-Fife between the agricultural Howe of Fife in the north and east and Fife's industrial heartland in the south and west.
What county is Glenrothes UK in?
Fife councilGlenrothes, town, Fife council area and historic county, eastern Scotland. Scotland's second new town was established in 1948 to provide housing for coal miners near the experimental Rothes Colliery.
Which part of Scotland is Fife in?
Situated in east-central Scotland, The Kingdom of Fife, as it is known, lies between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay and is home to the ancient town of St Andrews.
Is Glenrothes a nice place to live?
As a town it is probably not the most attractive place in Scotland - it was developed in the 60's as a "New Town" and has suffered from poor architecture and many roads with roundabouts. However, it has a reasonable shopping area and is close by very scenic areas such as the Fife coastline and the Lomond Hills.
What is Fife known for?
The Kingdom of Fife is also known throughout the world as the Home of Golf and boasts more than forty courses, from the famed fairways of St Andrews and several traditional seaside links to beautifully landscaped parkland and heathland courses suitable for golfers of all levels.
Why are there hippos in Glenrothes?
And it's a personal project for Mark, whose dad Stan Bonnar was one the pioneering artists who created public art. Stan was the sculptor behind the concrete hippos which eventually became the Glenrothes mascot and are now dotted all over the town.
Is Fife in Scotland or the UK?
Fife is a peninsula in eastern Scotland bordered on the north by the Firth of Tay, on the east by the North Sea and by the Firth of Forth to the south.
Is Fife in East Lothian?
Fife, also known as the Kingdom of Fife- is home to the dynamic Lomond Hills which lead down to peaceful fishing villages and scenic beaches along the coastline. Across the water, Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, sits between East and West Lothian.
Is Fife Scotland near Edinburgh?
The Kingdom of Fife is just 20 minutes away from central Edinburgh by train. You'll cross the famous Forth Rail Bridge – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – on the way there. It's easy to move from place to place by train once you reach Fife too.
What is the roughest town in Scotland?
Locals from a number of towns and cities throughout Scotland have offered their opinions on the places they live on the website ILiveHere.Saltcoats seems to be the only Ayrshire town that made the list.With another adding: "Dundee on the North East coast of Scotland must qualify as one of the worst towns in the UK.More items...•
What is the roughest part of Scotland?
The opinion was that Carnoustie was in-line with the rest of Scotland, despite its history. "All in all, Carnoustie is only for the absolute worst of people, trying to get away from foul-mouthed teenagers and adults in the rest of Scotland? Carnoustie is no different."
Where should I not live in Scotland?
There are some shady areas in the larger cities that you should avoid, like Niddrie, Wester Hails, MuirHouse and Pilton in Edinburgh.
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Welcome to Glenrothes
Glenrothes is located on the south bank of the River Leven, in the Scottish county of Fife, approximately 435 miles north of London and 20 miles north-east of Dunfermline.
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Where is Cluny Place in Fife?
Cluny Place, Glenrothes , Fife, KY7. This 4 bedroom, link terraced villa is located within the popular Pitteuchar area of Glenrothes and is conveniently located for local amenities, as well as for Glenrothes town centre and road links throughout Fife and beyond.
Where is Maryfield Gardens in Fife?
Maryfield Gardens, Leslie, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6. This beautiful detached bungalow is located within a desirable cul-de-sac in the ever popular village of Leslie. Leslie is served by an abundance of local amenities, including Primary Schooling with further services found in the nearby town of Glenrothes.
