Balmullo

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Balmullo

Fields near Guardbridge
Fields near Guardbridge Credit: Mike Pennington

Balmullo is a small village located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated approximately six miles southwest of the town of St. Andrews, Balmullo is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and rural setting.

The village is home to a population of around 1,500 residents, who benefit from a range of local amenities and services. The main street of Balmullo features a handful of shops, including a convenience store and a post office, providing essential provisions for the local community.

In terms of education, Balmullo is served by Balmullo Primary School, which caters to the needs of local children. Secondary education is available in nearby St. Andrews.

Balmullo is well-connected by road, with the A91 passing through the village, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The village is also served by regular bus services, facilitating transportation for both residents and visitors.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Balmullo boasts beautiful surroundings, with lovely countryside walks and scenic views. The village is located close to Tentsmuir Forest, a popular spot for nature lovers, offering woodland trails and sandy beaches.

Overall, Balmullo is a charming village that offers a peaceful and tight-knit community, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities in Fife. Its idyllic location and range of amenities make it an appealing place to live for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle.

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Balmullo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.378303/-2.929823 or Grid Reference NO4221. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields near Guardbridge
Fields near Guardbridge
Storm Arwen casualty on Lucklaw Hill Recent damage from Storm Arwen (Friday November 26th).
Storm Arwen casualty on Lucklaw Hill
Recent damage from Storm Arwen (Friday November 26th).
Field and woods near Moonzie mill Looking NNE towards Moonzie Mill which lies behind the trees.
Field and woods near Moonzie mill
Looking NNE towards Moonzie Mill which lies behind the trees.
Farmland by Moozie Mill Looking out across much of the square from near Moonzie Mill towards Seggiehill and the Aberdeen London railway line
Farmland by Moozie Mill
Looking out across much of the square from near Moonzie Mill towards Seggiehill and the Aberdeen London railway line
View across Moonzie Burn towards Lucklaw Hill quarry. In morning light, from Aberdeen-Kings Cross express having just left Leuchars station.
View across Moonzie Burn towards Lucklaw Hill quarry.
In morning light, from Aberdeen-Kings Cross express having just left Leuchars station.
By Seggie Looking towards Balmullo and Lucklaw with its Redstone quarry. The Edinburgh bound train is picking up speed having just left Leuchars.
By Seggie
Looking towards Balmullo and Lucklaw with its Redstone quarry. The Edinburgh bound train is picking up speed having just left Leuchars.
Road to Seggie Hill Farm track leading towards Seggie Hill.
Road to Seggie Hill
Farm track leading towards Seggie Hill.
By the Moozie Burn The farm track where it crosses the Moozie Burn. Looking towards Balmullo in the far distance.
By the Moozie Burn
The farm track where it crosses the Moozie Burn. Looking towards Balmullo in the far distance.
Towards Leuchars train station The East coast line just to the south of Leuchars train station.
Towards Leuchars train station
The East coast line just to the south of Leuchars train station.
Moonzie Burn The Moozie Burn looking up stream from the farm road.
Moonzie Burn
The Moozie Burn looking up stream from the farm road.
Moonzie Burn The Moozie Burn looking down stream from the farm road. 

It may not look much but it has carved quite a deep channel through the surrounding farmland and used to power a fair number of mills in times long gone.
Moonzie Burn
The Moozie Burn looking down stream from the farm road. It may not look much but it has carved quite a deep channel through the surrounding farmland and used to power a fair number of mills in times long gone.
Lochan near Airdit This wee lochan lies between Balmullo and Dairsie.
Lochan near Airdit
This wee lochan lies between Balmullo and Dairsie.
Set Hill Set Hill next to Airdit Estate as seen from the Cuplahills track
Set Hill
Set Hill next to Airdit Estate as seen from the Cuplahills track
Milestone near Balmullo The milestone is beside the A914.

Milestones did not come into general use until the Turnpike Act of 1766 made them compulsory on turnpike roads, these roads were built by private enterprise under licence from the Government and maintained by tolls on those who used them.  Before this Act milestones were put up occasionally, often as charitable acts and commemorations.   Many Turnpike Act stones still exist.  They are usually 2-3 ft high, with the initial letter or abbreviation of the nearest market town show on two faces, and the distance from it.

For a wider view of the stone <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2182135">NO4219 : A914 near Balmullo</a>
Milestone near Balmullo
The milestone is beside the A914. Milestones did not come into general use until the Turnpike Act of 1766 made them compulsory on turnpike roads, these roads were built by private enterprise under licence from the Government and maintained by tolls on those who used them. Before this Act milestones were put up occasionally, often as charitable acts and commemorations. Many Turnpike Act stones still exist. They are usually 2-3 ft high, with the initial letter or abbreviation of the nearest market town show on two faces, and the distance from it. For a wider view of the stone NO4219 : A914 near Balmullo
A914 near Balmullo A milestone hides in the hedge beside the A914.
A914 near Balmullo
A milestone hides in the hedge beside the A914.
Sowing the seeds near Balmullo The process of sowing the seed now takes one machine.  I can remember when there were two tractors doing the job.
Sowing the seeds near Balmullo
The process of sowing the seed now takes one machine. I can remember when there were two tractors doing the job.
Stubble field Near Hayston farm.
Stubble field
Near Hayston farm.
Cottage twixt two trees North of Moonzie Mill.
Cottage twixt two trees
North of Moonzie Mill.
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Balmullo is located at Grid Ref: NO4221 (Lat: 56.378303, Lng: -2.929823)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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Nearby Amenities

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Recycling
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Post Box
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Balmullo
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Pub
Bulmullo Inn
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Colour: red
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Source: survey
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Post Box
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Note: post_box is located at the corner of Hillfield Road and The Mount, Balmullo not Mount Melville
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Post Box Type: lamp
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