Balmalcolm

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Balmalcolm

The Pitlessie Road The Pitlessie Road heading west towards Ladybank near The Common. — The Pitlessie Road Credit: Scott Cormie

Balmalcolm is a small village located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated approximately 5 miles northwest of Cupar, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills. The village is part of the parish of Dunbog and lies just off the A91 road, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

With a population of around 200 residents, Balmalcolm is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle. The village is characterized by its charming rural setting, featuring traditional stone-built cottages and farmhouses. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields of crops and grazing livestock dotting the countryside.

Balmalcolm is well-connected to the larger towns and cities in the area. The nearby town of Cupar provides a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village also benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to surrounding areas.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in Balmalcolm, with numerous walking and cycling routes in the vicinity. The village is also within easy reach of the Lomond Hills Regional Park, offering opportunities for hiking, wildlife spotting, and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

In summary, Balmalcolm is a quaint and idyllic village located in the heart of Fife. Its peaceful charm, rural setting, and convenient location make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle within easy reach of amenities and natural beauty.

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Balmalcolm Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.263317/-3.100507 or Grid Reference NO3108. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pitlessie Road

The Pitlessie Road heading west towards Ladybank near The Common.

Scott Cormie

Former maltings at Pitlessie

The buildings have now been converted into residential property

James Allan

Kettlehill Farm

Looking out SW across the square. The mist covered Lomonds in the background.

Jim Bain

Burnside by Burnturk

A steep hillside cut by this small burn. Looking North towards Pitlessie.

Jim Bain

Old workings by a burn

High up on the burnside these old workings of some sort are grown over. An old road line can be seen above.

Jim Bain

By Middlefield

Midway between Rameldry Farm and Middlefield cross roads

Jim Bain

Howe of Fife Parish Church, Kingskettle

View west along main road towards the church which stands on the western edge of this grid square, The church was built in 1853 and is a very fine and attractive building which can be seen from afar and which lies within a very attractive small village.

Kevin Rae

Kingskettle

An attractive village in Fife locally known as Kettle which developed in an area which once belonged to the Crown and where an unrecorded battle or Cathel took place, this is how the name Kingskettle came about. The village developed in the 19th century with the opening of the turnpike road and with the development of mining and weaving.

Kevin Rae

Ladybank, Fife

Ladybank developed in the late 19th century around a railway junction which is still in use today.

Kevin Rae

Kettlebridge

Main street (Rumdewan) in the village of Kettlebridge

James Allan

Kettlebridge railway bridge

The main line between the Forth Rail Bridge and Tay Rail bridge also crosses this little bridge in Kettlebridge

James Allan

Kingskettle Cemetery

The Lomond Hills form the background skyline

James Allan

Coaltown of Burnturk

There are many Fife villages known as 'Coaltown' of this or that. They were originally mining villages, but none of the pits or mines now remain active.

James Allan