Cowdenbeath

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Cowdenbeath

Path, Lumphinnans It runs parallel to the railway trackbed of the Edinburgh and Northern with a golf course at the end. — Path, Lumphinnans Credit: Richard Webb

Cowdenbeath is a town located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated approximately five miles northeast of Dunfermline, it lies on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. With a population of around 12,000, Cowdenbeath is the second-largest town in Fife, after Kirkcaldy.

The town has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval times. It was originally known as "Coudenbeith" and was primarily an agricultural community. However, Cowdenbeath's fortunes changed dramatically during the industrial revolution when coal mining became the dominant industry in the area. The town became a hub for coal mining and associated industries, attracting workers from across Scotland.

Today, Cowdenbeath still retains some remnants of its industrial past, with some old mining buildings and the Fife Heritage Railway, which connects the town to nearby Lochgelly. However, the decline in the coal mining industry has led to a diversification of the local economy, with retail and services sectors playing a more prominent role.

The town has a close-knit community and offers a range of amenities and facilities to its residents. There are several primary and secondary schools, a leisure center, and various parks and green spaces. Cowdenbeath also has good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The nearby A92 road provides easy access to the rest of Fife and beyond.

Overall, Cowdenbeath is a historic town with a proud industrial heritage, and it continues to evolve and adapt to the changing economic landscape of the region.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Cowdenbeath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.111896/-3.344064 or Grid Reference NT1691. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path, Lumphinnans

It runs parallel to the railway trackbed of the Edinburgh and Northern with a golf course at the end.

Richard Webb

Main Street, Lumphinnans

Richard Webb

Lumphinnans Road, Lochgelly

Richard Webb

Lumphinnans Road, Lochgelly

Richard Webb

Central Park, Home of Cowdenbeath FC

Scottish League Division 2, Cowdenbeath 1 Stenhousemuir 1, Attendance 455 This is one of the most unusual Scottish football grounds, due it being ringed by a stock car race track. The novelty of that might have made up for being a bit further away from the action, but the presence of a very high wire fence, to avoid the spectators later on being decapitated by flying wheels and bumpers, doesn't really add to the viewing experience. Cowdenbeath are regularly one of the worst teams in Scotland, and this year is proving no exception. After this game they were eight points adrift at the foot of Scotland's bottom (fourth-tier) league. It is hard to see them not being involved in the relegation / promotion play-off at the end of this season. There are two non-league leagues in Tier 5 : the Lowland League and the Highland League. The winners of these leagues have a two-legged playoff to earn the right for another two-legged playoff with the Football League's bottom club. On today's showing, a demotion for Cowdenbeath would be no great loss to football as a whole.

Ian Dodds

Cowdenbeath railway station

Scotrail Class 158 train number 158739 has just arrived with a terminating service from Edinburgh Waverley.

Thomas Nugent

Cowdenbeath railway station

Scotrail Class 158 train number 158739 has just arrived at Platform 2 with a terminating service from Edinburgh Waverley.

Thomas Nugent

Cowdenbeath railway station

Scotrail Class 158 train number 158739 has just arrived at Platform 2 with a terminating service from Edinburgh Waverley.

Thomas Nugent

Cowdenbeath railway station

Scotrail Class 158 train number 158739 has just arrived at Platform 2 with a terminating service from Edinburgh Waverley. Viewed from the station footbridge.

Thomas Nugent

Train leaving Cowdenbeath station

Scotrail Class 158 train number 158739 has just left Platform 2 where a service from Edinburgh Waverley terminated. The train will cross to the other track by means of the points which can be seen just beyond the far end of the train.

Thomas Nugent

Train reversing near Cowdenbeath station

Scotrail Class 158 train number 158739 has just left Platform 2 where a service from Edinburgh Waverley terminated. It is crossing to the other track by means of a set of points.

Thomas Nugent

Cowdenbeath railway station

The main station building is on Platform 1.

Thomas Nugent

Cowdenbeath railway station

A view of Platform 1 from the station footbridge.

Thomas Nugent

Lumphinnans Primary Community School

A striking building, even from this distance (Cowdenbeath railway station), dates from 1892 Link

. See also NT1691 : Cowdenbeath railway station.

Thomas Nugent

Cowdenbeath railway station

The north end of Platform 1, with Lumphinnans Primary Community School NT1692 : Lumphinnans Primary Community School in the distance. Viewed from the station footbridge.

Thomas Nugent

Train approaching Cowdenbeath station

Scotrail Class 158 train number 158739 has just left Platform 2 where a service from Edinburgh Waverley terminated. It has crossed to the other track by means of a set of points which can be seen just beyond the far end of the train and is now approaching Platform 1.

Thomas Nugent

Cowdenbeath railway station

The ramp which leads from Station Road to Platform 1. Another ramp leads to Platform 2 which can also be accessed via the footbridge which can just be seen here.

Thomas Nugent