Braefoot Bay

Bay in Fife

Scotland

Braefoot Bay

Car Craig Cormorants, Shags and Gull population on this rocky island near Inchcolm.
The land in NT2083 is only visible at low tide. — Car Craig Credit: Simon Johnston

Braefoot Bay is a small bay located on the eastern coast of Scotland, specifically in the region of Fife. It is situated approximately 5 miles northwest of the town of Dalgety Bay and around 10 miles northeast of the city of Edinburgh. The bay itself is nestled between the towns of Aberdour and Burntisland.

The bay is known for its picturesque scenery, with stunning views of the Firth of Forth and the surrounding countryside. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering opportunities for activities such as walking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The bay is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and occasionally dolphins.

One of the main features of Braefoot Bay is the oil refinery complex located on its eastern shore. The refinery, operated by ExxonMobil, has been in operation since the 1960s and is a significant contributor to the local economy. It processes crude oil into a range of products, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel.

The bay is easily accessible by road, with a nearby junction on the A921 providing direct access. There is also a railway station in Aberdour, around 2 miles away, offering convenient transportation links.

Overall, Braefoot Bay is a charming coastal area in Fife, offering a mix of natural beauty, industrial activity, and recreational opportunities.

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Braefoot Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.038097/-3.3112406 or Grid Reference NT1883. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car Craig

Cormorants, Shags and Gull population on this rocky island near Inchcolm. The land in NT2083 is only visible at low tide.

Simon Johnston

Car Craig

Rugged rocky outcrop near Inchcolm. One of the Islands of the Forth Link Sometimes known as Carr Craig

Simon Johnston

Kelp off Car Craig, Firth of Forth

Kelp are large seaweed plants (algae), belonging to the brown algae and classified in the order Laminariales. When the tide is high the kelp form spectacular forests underwater. Link

That's the sandy mud seabed you can see between the algae.

Simon Johnston

Common Seals on deep channel marker buoy

Navigation buoy in the Firth of Forth. The Common Seals Link

seem to like these: Link These catmarkers occasionally attract Grey Seals too: Link

Simon Johnston

Aberdour Jetty

The jetty at Aberdour Harbour now full of yachts as it is the winter season and they are no longer in the water. Autumn colours at Hawcraig Point beyond.

Adam Ward

Pumpkin Flag

At Forth View on Hawcraig Point a Pumpkin Flag is proudly flying! Directly beyond is Arthurs Seat and the Edinburgh skyline.

Adam Ward

Fife Coastal Path at Dalgety Bay

The Fife Coastal Path runs at this point in common with National Cycle Network route 76. The headland of Braefoot Point in the distance.

Oliver Dixon

Woodland above the shore of Dalgety Bay

Oliver Dixon

St Bridget's Kirk

Closed to visitors because of the dangerous state of the buildings.

Oliver Dixon

Junction on the private road from St Bridget's Kirk to Four Lums

The road to the right is Beech Avenue which carries the Fife Coastal Path through to Aberdour.

Oliver Dixon

Private road to Braefoot Point

The road carries the status of public right of way.

Oliver Dixon

Daffodils on Beech Avenue

In spring, at least, it is daffodils rather than beech trees which characterise this private farm road which runs between Dalgety Bay and Aberdour. The road carries the Fife Coastal Path and National Cycle Network route 76.

Oliver Dixon

Horse riders on Beech Avenue

Oliver Dixon

Cyclists on Beech Avenue

Oliver Dixon

Path from Beech Avenue to Braefoot Point

With status of public right of way.

Oliver Dixon

Subway under the access road to Braefoot Terminal

This subway carries the Fife Coastal Path and National Cycle Network route 76 under the access road to the Braefoot Terminal which is a terminal for the export of liquefied Petroleum Natural Gas.

Oliver Dixon