Crossroads

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Crossroads

Approaching Buckhaven From the Fife Coastal Path.
Approaching Buckhaven Credit: James Allan

Crossroads is a small village located in the region of Fife, Scotland. Situated about 5 miles northwest of the town of Cupar, it is nestled amidst the scenic countryside of this picturesque area. The village derives its name from its geographical location, which serves as a crossroads between several important routes.

The settlement primarily consists of residential properties, with a population of approximately 500 residents. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quieter way of life away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. The community in Crossroads is known for its friendly and welcoming nature, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

Despite its small size, Crossroads boasts a number of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local convenience store for everyday necessities, a post office, and a village hall that serves as a hub for community activities and events. The village is also home to a primary school, providing education for local children.

Surrounded by stunning landscapes, Crossroads offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby countryside provides scenic walking and cycling routes, allowing residents to explore the beauty of the surrounding area. Additionally, the village is within close proximity to several nature reserves and parks, offering further opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Overall, Crossroads, Fife, offers a peaceful and close-knit community in a beautiful rural setting, making it an attractive place to reside for those seeking a slower pace of life amidst stunning natural surroundings.

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Crossroads Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.179321/-3.0325271 or Grid Reference NT3699. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Approaching Buckhaven From the Fife Coastal Path.
Approaching Buckhaven
From the Fife Coastal Path.
Ascent into Buckhaven Broad steps on the Fife Coastal Path as it nears the outskirts of Buckhaven.
Ascent into Buckhaven
Broad steps on the Fife Coastal Path as it nears the outskirts of Buckhaven.
Carpet warehouse This building on Randolph Street, Buckhaven looks as though it was built for something other than its current function as a carpet warehouse. The Fife Coastal Path goes along this street.
Carpet warehouse
This building on Randolph Street, Buckhaven looks as though it was built for something other than its current function as a carpet warehouse. The Fife Coastal Path goes along this street.
Buckhaven Baptist Church On College Street, Buckhaven which forms a not very coastal section of the Fife Coastal Path.
Buckhaven Baptist Church
On College Street, Buckhaven which forms a not very coastal section of the Fife Coastal Path.
Modern hospital A recent extension to the Raldolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital in Buckhaven. A distinct architectural contrast to the older hospital next door <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1365681">NT3698 : Randolph Wemyss Hospital, Buckhaven</a>.
Modern hospital
A recent extension to the Raldolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital in Buckhaven. A distinct architectural contrast to the older hospital next door NT3698 : Randolph Wemyss Hospital, Buckhaven.
Fife Energy Park The main hangar/workshop where manufacture and assembly of wind turbines, wave energy equipment and tidal power plant is carried out.
Fife Energy Park
The main hangar/workshop where manufacture and assembly of wind turbines, wave energy equipment and tidal power plant is carried out.
Coloured concrete Alongside the Fife Energy Park there is a vast coloured explanatory open-air map display showing the amounts of wind, wave and tidal power theoretically available around the British Isles.
Coloured concrete
Alongside the Fife Energy Park there is a vast coloured explanatory open-air map display showing the amounts of wind, wave and tidal power theoretically available around the British Isles.
High-rise in Methill Blocks of apartments, currently undergoing refurbishment.
High-rise in Methill
Blocks of apartments, currently undergoing refurbishment.
Lower Methill The entrance to the village alongside Methill Docks.
Lower Methill
The entrance to the village alongside Methill Docks.
Turbine and foot bridge A modern wind turbine at Methill Docks alongside an old footbridge across a vanished railway.
Turbine and foot bridge
A modern wind turbine at Methill Docks alongside an old footbridge across a vanished railway.
Arable land near Windygates Looking over cereals towards Cameron Hospital.
Arable land near Windygates
Looking over cereals towards Cameron Hospital.
Methilhill Sign on the way into Methilhill.
Methilhill
Sign on the way into Methilhill.
Shop, Laburnum Road, Methil
Shop, Laburnum Road, Methil
Site of Methil station The station on the Wemyss and Buckhaven Railway was situated here. There was a dispute with the Wemyss Estate who unhappy with the coal hauling services of the North British Railway went and built their own line to Methil Docks.
Site of Methil station
The station on the Wemyss and Buckhaven Railway was situated here. There was a dispute with the Wemyss Estate who unhappy with the coal hauling services of the North British Railway went and built their own line to Methil Docks.
Harbour, Methil Not all the catch makes it ashore.
Harbour, Methil
Not all the catch makes it ashore.
Light at the end of the pier, Methil No fishermen here today, but their rubbish and bodily waste was quite obviously noticeable.
Light at the end of the pier, Methil
No fishermen here today, but their rubbish and bodily waste was quite obviously noticeable.
Shops, Wellesley Road Almost all boarded up.
Shops, Wellesley Road
Almost all boarded up.
The Wellesley Arms Pub in Buckhaven.
The Wellesley Arms
Pub in Buckhaven.
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Crossroads is located at Grid Ref: NT3699 (Lat: 56.179321, Lng: -3.0325271)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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