Dalgety Bay

Bay in Fife

Scotland

Dalgety Bay

Junction on A921 at Dalgety Bay — Junction on A921 at Dalgety Bay Credit: Alpin Stewart

Dalgety Bay is a small coastal town located in Fife, Scotland. Situated on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth, it is approximately 10 miles northwest of the city of Edinburgh. The town is primarily known for its beautiful bay, which gives it its name, and its stunning views of the surrounding area.

Dalgety Bay is a popular residential area, with a population of around 11,000 people. It offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment, attracting both families and retirees. The town is well-connected to other parts of Fife and Edinburgh, with regular bus services and a nearby train station providing convenient transportation options.

The bay itself is a major attraction for both locals and visitors alike. It features a sandy beach, providing a perfect spot for leisurely walks, picnics, and sunbathing during the warmer months. The bay is also a haven for wildlife, with a wide variety of bird species and marine life often spotted in the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Dalgety Bay offers several amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. The town has a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs, providing a vibrant community atmosphere. It also boasts a golf club, a sailing club, and several parks and green spaces, ensuring ample opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation.

Overall, Dalgety Bay is a charming coastal town with a strong sense of community, stunning natural surroundings, and easy access to nearby urban centers. It offers a desirable lifestyle for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque place to call home.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.035275/-3.3331168 or Grid Reference NT1783. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction on A921 at Dalgety Bay

Junction on A921 at Dalgety Bay

Seafront houses on Lumsdaine Drive The Fife Coastal Path and National Cycle Network route 76 pass along the path at the front.

Seafront houses on Lumsdaine Drive

The Fife Coastal Path and National Cycle Network route 76 pass along the path at the front.

The Triangle on Lumsdaine Drive Part of a community project to improve the amenity value of the neighbourhood by planting flowers.

The Triangle on Lumsdaine Drive

Part of a community project to improve the amenity value of the neighbourhood by planting flowers.

Plaque at Hopeward Wood Self-explanatory.

Plaque at Hopeward Wood

Self-explanatory.

Tributes at Hopeward Wood Displaying the names of those who have contributed to the Dalgety Bay Community Woodlands Group. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7126808">NT1582 : Plaque at Hopeward Wood</a>.

Tributes at Hopeward Wood

Displaying the names of those who have contributed to the Dalgety Bay Community Woodlands Group. See also NT1582 : Plaque at Hopeward Wood.

Fife Coastal Path at Hopeward Wood Here the path drops down to the shore.

Fife Coastal Path at Hopeward Wood

Here the path drops down to the shore.

Sloping lawn at Hopeward Wood A lawn has been cultivated on the steep slope above the shoreline immediately below the Fife Coastal Path at Hopeward Wood.

Sloping lawn at Hopeward Wood

A lawn has been cultivated on the steep slope above the shoreline immediately below the Fife Coastal Path at Hopeward Wood.

Donibristle Bay and Downing Point On the horizon and out to sea, from left to right - Brae Point (mainland), Long Craig, Inchcolm (the largest island), Thank Rock (tidal reef), Downing Point (mainland).

Donibristle Bay and Downing Point

On the horizon and out to sea, from left to right - Brae Point (mainland), Long Craig, Inchcolm (the largest island), Thank Rock (tidal reef), Downing Point (mainland).

Donibristle Bay Part of the larger Dalgety Bay.

Donibristle Bay

Part of the larger Dalgety Bay.

Donibristle Bay and Downing Point Downing Point is the site of a World War II gun battery.

Donibristle Bay and Downing Point

Downing Point is the site of a World War II gun battery.

Donibristle Gardens The modern housing incorporates some distinctly pseudo features.

Donibristle Gardens

The modern housing incorporates some distinctly pseudo features.

Donibristle House The original castle on this site was destroyed in the 16th century. The two buildings at the front (of which the east wing can be seen here) are all that remains of the replacement structure built in 1720 and largely destroyed by fire in 1858. For part of the twentieth century, the building was occupied by the Admiralty. It was converted into prestigious apartments in the 1990s.

Donibristle House

The original castle on this site was destroyed in the 16th century. The two buildings at the front (of which the east wing can be seen here) are all that remains of the replacement structure built in 1720 and largely destroyed by fire in 1858. For part of the twentieth century, the building was occupied by the Admiralty. It was converted into prestigious apartments in the 1990s.

Gateway to Donibristle House The original castle on this site was destroyed in the 16th century. The two buildings at the front are all that remains of the replacement structure built in 1720 and largely destroyed by fire in 1858. For part of the twentieth century, the building was occupied by the Admiralty. It was converted into prestigious apartments in the 1990s.

Gateway to Donibristle House

The original castle on this site was destroyed in the 16th century. The two buildings at the front are all that remains of the replacement structure built in 1720 and largely destroyed by fire in 1858. For part of the twentieth century, the building was occupied by the Admiralty. It was converted into prestigious apartments in the 1990s.

Shoreline of the New Harbour at Dalgety Bay The gas terminal <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT1883">NT1883</a> at Braefoot Point can be seen in the distance.

Shoreline of the New Harbour at Dalgety Bay

The gas terminal NT1883 at Braefoot Point can be seen in the distance.

Hopeward Court The old stables of Donibristle House extensively rebuilt to form a prestigious apartment block.

Hopeward Court

The old stables of Donibristle House extensively rebuilt to form a prestigious apartment block.

Gateway to Hopeward Court The old stables of Donibristle House extensively rebuilt to form a prestigious apartment block.

Gateway to Hopeward Court

The old stables of Donibristle House extensively rebuilt to form a prestigious apartment block.

Warning notice at Dalgety Bay beach There are warnings all along the shore of Dalgety Bay warning of some radioactive contamination.

Warning notice at Dalgety Bay beach

There are warnings all along the shore of Dalgety Bay warning of some radioactive contamination.

Dalgety Bay The term &quot;Dalgety Bay&quot; applies both to this one bay, and to the much more larger town which extends westwards to include a number of other bays on the north shore of the Firth of Forth.

Dalgety Bay

The term "Dalgety Bay" applies both to this one bay, and to the much more larger town which extends westwards to include a number of other bays on the north shore of the Firth of Forth.

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Dalgety Bay is located at Grid Ref: NT1783 (Lat: 56.035275, Lng: -3.3331168)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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