Little Hummel
Island in Fife
Scotland
Little Hummel
Little Hummel is a small, picturesque island located off the coast of Fife, Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. With a total land area of approximately 0.5 square kilometers, it is a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.
The island's landscape is characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and rugged cliffs that provide breathtaking views of the surrounding sea. Little Hummel is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of wildflowers, seabirds, and marine life. The island's shores are adorned with pristine sandy beaches, inviting visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Access to Little Hummel is primarily by boat, and it does not have any permanent residents. However, it attracts a fair number of day-trippers and tourists during the summer months who come to explore the island's natural wonders. Visitors can engage in activities such as hiking, bird-watching, picnicking, and beachcombing.
The island's isolation and unspoiled environment make it an ideal destination for those seeking solitude and tranquility. There are no facilities or amenities on Little Hummel, so visitors are advised to bring their own supplies and be prepared for a rustic experience. It is also important to be mindful of the island's fragile ecosystem and follow responsible tourism practices to preserve its natural beauty for future generations.
In conclusion, Little Hummel is a stunning island getaway off the coast of Fife, Scotland. Its untouched beauty, diverse wildlife, and peaceful ambiance make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those in search of serenity.
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Little Hummel Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 56.067332/-3.1685354 or Grid Reference NT2786. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Alexander III Monument, Kinghorn
This Victorian monument marks a site of great historical significance in the history of Scotland, but only by pure chance. It stands on the Black Stone, traditionally believed to be the spot where King Alexander III fell accidentally to his death while riding along the coast to his hunting lodge at Kinghorn on a stormy night in 1286.
The kingdom was placed under the rule of six Guardians, comprising bishops and nobles, while the Scots sent for Alexander's infant grand-daughter, Margaret 'the Maid of Norway', to assume the crown. After her unexpected death in Orkney left the throne vacant, Alexander's brother-in-law, Edward Plantagenet, seized the opportunity to meddle in Scottish affairs and proclaimed himself overlord of the Scots with the right to nominate Alexander's successor. His choice from among the Scottish candidates fell upon John Balliol, whom he installed as a puppet-king; but when the Scottish nobles refused to fight in Edward's wars in France, he marched north to depose Balliol. Edward was also influenced by Geoffrey of Monmouth's prophecy that Britain would one day be ruled by one king (bretwalda) for the whole island. What ensued was the long struggle of the Scottish Wars of Independence, lasting almost sixty years, followed by intermittent warfare over the next four centuries as generations of Scots fiercely resisted all attempts to dominate Scotland until Cromwell's conquest in 1650.
The Monument, designed by Hippolyte Blanc, replaced an earlier stone cross on the site. One of the subscribers was Queen Victoria. It was unveiled on 19th July 1887, by the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, a direct descendant of King Robert the Bruce.
NT2573 : Alexander III statue, west door of St. Giles
Alexander III Monument panels
The inscription reads,
TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS
ALEXANDER III
THE LAST OF SCOTLAND'S CELTIC KINGS
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
NEAR THIS SPOT
MARCH XIX MCCLXXXVI
ERECTED ON
THE SEX-CENTENARY OF HIS DEATH
Alexander III Monument panel
Alexander, seated on his throne, is shown receiving visitors at court, though the Monument gives no indication of who they are. I suspect he is being introduced to Yolande de Dreux, his young second wife. It seems it was his eagerness to visit her at Kinghorn that caused him to ignore his courtiers' advice not to travel beyond Inverkeithing on a wild and stormy night. Sculpted panel by David Rhind.
It deserves a clean.
![Alexander III Monument at Kinghorn Looking towards the King&#039;s Crag. It is traditionally believed that Alexander fell from the cliffs, though his fatal accident may have been less dramatic.
&quot;For in the same year [1296] on 19 March the king was delayed by the ferry at [South] Queensferry until dusk on a dark night. When advised by his companions not to go beyond Iverkeithing that night, he spurned their counsel, and with an escort of knights hurried by a precipitous track towards Kinghorn Regis. To the west of that place beside the shore his horse stumbled in the sand, and alas! the noble king, too negligently attended by his followers, broke his neck and expired.&quot; -- Scotichronicon, c.1440
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2370739">NT2586 : Alexander III Monument poem</a>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/37/07/2370736_23adf40b.jpg)
Alexander III Monument at Kinghorn
Looking towards the King's Crag. It is traditionally believed that Alexander fell from the cliffs, though his fatal accident may have been less dramatic.
"For in the same year [1296] on 19 March the king was delayed by the ferry at [South] Queensferry until dusk on a dark night. When advised by his companions not to go beyond Iverkeithing that night, he spurned their counsel, and with an escort of knights hurried by a precipitous track towards Kinghorn Regis. To the west of that place beside the shore his horse stumbled in the sand, and alas! the noble king, too negligently attended by his followers, broke his neck and expired." -- Scotichronicon, c.1440
NT2586 : Alexander III Monument poem
![Alexander III Monument poem The earliest extant poem in the Scots language laments the death of King Alexander III and the end of the &#039;golden age&#039; associated with his reign.
Quhen Alysandyr oure kyng wes dede
That Scotland led in luive and le.
Away wes sonce of ale and brede,
Of wyne and wax, of gamyn and gle;
Oure gold wes changed into lede.
Cryst! Borne into Virgynyte,
Succour Scotland and remede,
That stad is in perplexyte.
[When Alexander our King was dead,
That Scotland led in love and peace,
Away the abundance of ale and bread,
Of wine and wax, of game and merriment.
Our gold was changed into lead—
Christ! born into virginity,
Help Scotland and cure
That troubled state.]
Andrew de Wyntoun,
Orygynale Cronykil of Scotland, 14thC](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/37/07/2370739_b498c840.jpg)
Alexander III Monument poem
The earliest extant poem in the Scots language laments the death of King Alexander III and the end of the 'golden age' associated with his reign.
Quhen Alysandyr oure kyng wes dede
That Scotland led in luive and le.
Away wes sonce of ale and brede,
Of wyne and wax, of gamyn and gle;
Oure gold wes changed into lede.
Cryst! Borne into Virgynyte,
Succour Scotland and remede,
That stad is in perplexyte.
[When Alexander our King was dead,
That Scotland led in love and peace,
Away the abundance of ale and bread,
Of wine and wax, of game and merriment.
Our gold was changed into lead—
Christ! born into virginity,
Help Scotland and cure
That troubled state.]
Andrew de Wyntoun,
Orygynale Cronykil of Scotland, 14thC
Kinghorn parish church
In St James Place, Kinghorn, this Church of Scotland 'Kirk by the Sea' has stood for over 750 years. It has an unobstructed view across the beach to the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh. It also has a 'Sailors Aisle' dating from 1609 which marks its naval connections and contains a model of the first 'Unicorn' ship.
Kinghorn from the coastal path to the NE
The modern caravan park overlooks the slip of a long gone shipyard, a local industry in Victorian times. Behind the caravans lie Kinghorn harbour, Kinghorn itself on its clifftop and, in the background, Edinburgh across the Firth of Forth.
Kinghorn Harbour
Some hardy souls brave the cold waters of the Forth on what passes for a warm summer's day at these latitudes! On the left, and above the roofs of the buildings on the shore, is the railway station and viaduct carrying the trains which used to bring many visitors to this Fife village. In the background you can see Largo Law and along the coast as far as Earlsferry.
Pillow Lavas
These lumpy rocks are pillow lavas. They were formed in the Carboniferous when this was an active volcanic area. Pillow lavas are formed when lava, usually basaltic, is erupted in shallow water.
Foreshore near Kinghorn
The rounded rocks on the right are mostly volcanic, and the seaweed-covered spit is made up of sedimentary rocks lying on top of the lava and tilted by later tectonic movements. It points towards Arthur's Seat, the largest extinct volcano in Edinburgh on the far coast of the Firth of Forth.
Mixed Rocks
The smooth grey layers are limestones, and the lumpy reddish rocks are lava. The dark rock in the centre is a loose block of lava which has fallen from higher up as the rocks have been eroded over time.
Little Hummel is located at Grid Ref: NT2786 (Lat: 56.067332, Lng: -3.1685354)
Unitary Authority: Fife
Police Authority: Fife
What 3 Words
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 56.067332,-3.1685354Kinghorn
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100KGHN
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/kgh/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: ScotRail
Operator Website: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/kgh
Operator Wikidata: Q18356161
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: KGH
Train: yes
Wheelchair: limited
Wikidata: Q1985428
Wikipedia: en:Kinghorn railway station
Lat/Long: 56.069094/-3.1744897
Post Office
Kinghorn Post Office
Addr Postcode: KY3 9TU
Branch: Kinghorn
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2020-02-20
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1118447/kinghorn
Ref: KY3 90
Ref Pol Id: 1639
Lat/Long: 56.0689772/-3.1756965
Barrier: swing_gate
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Motor Vehicle: private
Lat/Long: 56.0695818/-3.1716996
Seamark Rock Water Level: submerged
Seamark Type: rock
Lat/Long: 56.065909/-3.16941
Seamark Rock Water Level: submerged
Seamark Type: rock
Lat/Long: 56.0663022/-3.1699892
Seamark Rock Water Level: submerged
Seamark Type: rock
Lat/Long: 56.0668178/-3.1699892
Seamark Rock Water Level: submerged
Seamark Type: rock
Lat/Long: 56.0673246/-3.1700518
Kinghorn
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0690793/-3.1744814
Post Box
Check Date Collection Times: 2024-01-01
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: KY3 31
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 56.0664995/-3.1753487
Recycling
Location: overground
Recycling Cans: yes
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Plastic: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 56.0674296/-3.1748513
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2023-04-07
Lat/Long: 56.0690473/-3.1735535
Check Date: 2023-04-07
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.0690453/-3.1738033
Information: map
Operator: Fife Coast and Countryside Trust
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.0670089/-3.1746201
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2024-01-01
Lat/Long: 56.0675758/-3.1742157
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2024-01-01
Lat/Long: 56.0678942/-3.1742195
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2024-01-01
Lat/Long: 56.0684004/-3.1745998
Pub
Crown Tavern
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 55-57
Addr Postcode: KY3 9UW
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Id: 109923
Lat/Long: 56.0698122/-3.1751072
Pub
The Auld Hoose
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 6-8
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SY
Addr Street: Nethergate
Fhrs Id: 127148
Lat/Long: 56.0705204/-3.1736996
Cafe
Tornado Bagel
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 49
Addr Postcode: KY3 9UW
Addr Street: High Street
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 56.0699168/-3.1749829
Pharmacy
Eden Pharmacy
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 63
Addr Postcode: KY3 9UW
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Id: 109924
Healthcare: pharmacy
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://edenpharmacyservices.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 56.069733/-3.1751918
Salon Eve
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Postcode: KY3 9UW
Addr Street: High Street
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 56.0702438/-3.1746357
The Nethergate
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 32
Addr Street: Nethergate
Tourism: guest_house
Website: https://nethergate.fiferiviera.com/
Lat/Long: 56.0700072/-3.1727234
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: lockers
Capacity: 5
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 56.0691317/-3.1746394
Library
Kinghorn Library
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SS
Addr Street: Rossland Place
Lat/Long: 56.0680407/-3.1763141
Restaurant
The Harbour View
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Postcode: KY3 9RN
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
Cuisine: bistro;british
Fhrs Id: 657676
Lat/Long: 56.0676263/-3.1750329
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2024-04-02
Lat/Long: 56.0690671/-3.1746807
Bench
Backrest: yes
Check Date: 2024-04-02
Lat/Long: 56.0690132/-3.1747496
Railway: signal
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
Railway Signal Main Form: light
Railway Signal Position: left
Ref: EU 481
Lat/Long: 56.069933/-3.1732485
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 56.0691628/-3.1756986
Fast Food
Fortune House
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 10
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SS
Addr Street: Rossland Place
Cuisine: chinese
Fhrs Id: 132414
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0686068/-3.1759427
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housename: Sandy Bay Cottage
Addr Housenumber: 24
Addr Street: St James Place
Lat/Long: 56.0691251/-3.1737523
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housename: Beach House
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Street: St James Place
Lat/Long: 56.0691864/-3.1736479
Cafe
The Wee Shoppe
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 29
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SU
Addr Street: St James Place
Fhrs Id: 135287
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 56.0687045/-3.1737701
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 8
Addr Street: Park Place
Lat/Long: 56.0674219/-3.176009
Kinghorn Heritage Trail
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.0691886/-3.17586
Kinghorn Heritage Trail
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.0704595/-3.1732576
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 56.0683421/-3.1748869
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Restored from the original by the residents of Kinghorn to commemorate the third millennium
Time and tide wait for no man
Lat/Long: 56.0678518/-3.1747696
Kinghorn
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 56.069347/-3.1741788
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0679221/-3.1765224
Charging Station
Capacity: 2
Operator: eVolt
Lat/Long: 56.0673461/-3.1748223
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SR
Addr Street: David the First Street
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SR
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SR
Addr Street: David the First Street
Lat/Long: 56.0665903/-3.1762328
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SR
Addr Street: David the First Street
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SR
Addr Street: David the First Street
Lat/Long: 56.0666067/-3.1760385
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Right next to road
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 56.0689823/-3.1735381
Kinghorn Heritage Trail
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.0682702/-3.1746116
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 12:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: KY3 90
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 56.0689147/-3.1757246
Cafe
Black Rock Cafe
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Postcode: KY3 9SS
Fhrs Id: 17916
Lat/Long: 56.0679721/-3.1764067
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 14
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
Lat/Long: 56.0674221/-3.1755356
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 16
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 18
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 56
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 58
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 60
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 54
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
Lat/Long: 56.0657079/-3.1750882
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 52
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
Lat/Long: 56.0658202/-3.175187
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Addr Housenumber: 50
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
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Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 48
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
Lat/Long: 56.0660003/-3.1751702
Addr City: Kinghorn
Addr Housenumber: 46
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
Lat/Long: 56.0660565/-3.1751882
Kinghorn Heritage Trail
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.0699039/-3.1719146
Kinghorn Heritage Trail
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.0670198/-3.1745582
Addr Housenumber: 35
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0666873/-3.1750039
Addr Housenumber: 31
Addr Street: Pettycur Road
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0668729/-3.1750573
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