Craigrothie

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Craigrothie

Farm track to Craighall Farm
Farm track to Craighall Farm Credit: Becky Williamson

Craigrothie is a small village located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated approximately 7 miles southwest of Cupar, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of the East Neuk region. The village is home to a population of around 320 people and is known for its tranquil and rural setting.

Craigrothie boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is named after the nearby Craigrothie Hill, which offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is also known for its agricultural heritage, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy.

The village itself is characterized by charming traditional stone houses and well-maintained gardens. It has a close-knit community feel, with a village hall serving as a hub for various social activities and events. The local primary school, which provides education for children in the area, is an integral part of the community.

Despite its small size, Craigrothie benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities, such as Cupar and St Andrews. This ensures that residents have easy access to a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with walking trails and cycling routes attracting both locals and visitors. Additionally, Craigrothie is within a short drive of the scenic coastline, which boasts sandy beaches and picturesque fishing villages.

Overall, Craigrothie is a tranquil and scenic village, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Craigrothie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.285318/-3.002567 or Grid Reference NO3810. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm track to Craighall Farm
Farm track to Craighall Farm
Stubble, Chance Inn
Stubble, Chance Inn
Annotated benchmark, Woodburne Stables, Ceres Beautifully annotated cut benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm148058" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm148058">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Annotated benchmark, Woodburne Stables, Ceres
Beautifully annotated cut benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link.
Tod's Wood
Tod's Wood
Walton Hill
Walton Hill
Summit, Walton Hill
Summit, Walton Hill
The tattered remains of NCN1 I dont tag the National Cycle Network anymore since Sustrans dismantled large chunks of it making the signage confusing and actually spending money covering up the numbers and erecting silly signs like this. The route is of course still there but only promoted as a lot of fragments scattered over the land.

The road that they are worried about is quiet. (There is a short bit of A916 first)
The tattered remains of NCN1
I dont tag the National Cycle Network anymore since Sustrans dismantled large chunks of it making the signage confusing and actually spending money covering up the numbers and erecting silly signs like this. The route is of course still there but only promoted as a lot of fragments scattered over the land. The road that they are worried about is quiet. (There is a short bit of A916 first)
Benchmark, Chance Inn Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm163965" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm163965">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. For context photo, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7462703">NO3710 : Wall, Chance Inn</a>.
Benchmark, Chance Inn
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. For context photo, see NO3710 : Wall, Chance Inn.
Lovely old footpath to Scotstarvit Tower
Lovely old footpath to Scotstarvit Tower
Minor road to Springfield This road leaves the A916 sharply in the next square east (NO3711) and ends at Hammerhead Toll after crossing the A914 and passing through Springfield.
Minor road to Springfield
This road leaves the A916 sharply in the next square east (NO3711) and ends at Hammerhead Toll after crossing the A914 and passing through Springfield.
Track to Findas Farm
Track to Findas Farm
Scotstarvit Tower
Scotstarvit Tower
Scotstarvit Tower and Cottage from the south
Scotstarvit Tower and Cottage from the south
Wall, Chance Inn There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this wall. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7430123">NO3710 : Benchmark, Chance Inn</a>
Wall, Chance Inn
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this wall. See NO3710 : Benchmark, Chance Inn
Cedar tree In the grounds of Hill of Tarvit Mansion House near Cupar is this specimen of 'Cedrus atlantica', the Atlas Cedar. This tree has a slight blue tinge (known as the 'glaucous' form) indicating that it is one of the cultivated varieties. This species is native to Morocco and Algeria.
See also: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Hill-of-Tarvit-Mansion-House-Gardens" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Hill-of-Tarvit-Mansion-House-Gardens">Link</a>
Cedar tree
In the grounds of Hill of Tarvit Mansion House near Cupar is this specimen of 'Cedrus atlantica', the Atlas Cedar. This tree has a slight blue tinge (known as the 'glaucous' form) indicating that it is one of the cultivated varieties. This species is native to Morocco and Algeria. See also: Link
Hill of Tarvit mansion house This house near Cupar in Fife is owned by the National Trust for Scotland
Hill of Tarvit mansion house
This house near Cupar in Fife is owned by the National Trust for Scotland
Monument at Hill of Tarvit This monument stands on top of the Hill of Tarvit. The mansion house is just to the south. Fine views all over East Fife can be enjoyed up here.
Monument at Hill of Tarvit
This monument stands on top of the Hill of Tarvit. The mansion house is just to the south. Fine views all over East Fife can be enjoyed up here.
Scotstarvit Tower. A mediaeval Scottish tower house, with Hill of Tarvit to its right.
Scotstarvit Tower.
A mediaeval Scottish tower house, with Hill of Tarvit to its right.
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Craigrothie is located at Grid Ref: NO3810 (Lat: 56.285318, Lng: -3.002567)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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Located within 500m of 56.285318,-3.002567
Craigrothie
Is In: Fife, Scotland, UK
Place: hamlet
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Barrier: cattle_grid
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Ford: yes
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Man Made: telephone_box
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Location: pole
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Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 56.2836751/-3.0051283
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 56.2836623/-3.0051467
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