Muiredge

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Muiredge

Shore at Macduff's Castle At East Wemyss, below the ruins of the Earl of Fife's stronghold. the coastal path passes caves (Gaelic - uamh, hence the name Wemyss).
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Shore at Macduff's Castle Credit: Colin Smith

Muiredge is a small village located in the county of Fife, Scotland. It is situated in the eastern part of the country, approximately 2 miles north of the town of Leven. With a population of around 500 residents, it is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and quiet living environment.

The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland. It provides stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling. The nearby Letham Glen offers a peaceful retreat with its woodland walks and children's play area.

Muiredge is well-connected to the nearby towns and cities, including Leven, Kirkcaldy, and St. Andrews, through a reliable network of roads and public transportation. This accessibility allows residents to easily access amenities, services, and employment opportunities in the surrounding areas.

In terms of amenities, Muiredge has a few local shops and a pub, providing essential goods and a place for locals to socialize. For more extensive shopping and leisure options, residents can visit the nearby town of Leven, which offers a range of supermarkets, restaurants, and recreational facilities.

Education is served by Muiredge Primary School, ensuring that the younger members of the community have access to quality education within the village itself. Secondary education is provided by schools in the nearby towns.

Overall, Muiredge is a charming village that offers a tranquil living environment and easy access to nearby towns and cities. Its beautiful surroundings and community spirit make it an attractive place to reside for those seeking a quieter lifestyle.

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Muiredge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.177314/-3.039957 or Grid Reference NT3598. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shore at Macduff's Castle At East Wemyss, below the ruins of the Earl of Fife's stronghold. the coastal path passes caves (Gaelic - uamh, hence the name Wemyss).
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Shore at Macduff's Castle
At East Wemyss, below the ruins of the Earl of Fife's stronghold. the coastal path passes caves (Gaelic - uamh, hence the name Wemyss). LinkExternal link
Recycled sarcophagus The constructor of this wall alongside Macduff's Castle appears to have made use of a stone coffin as part of his building materials.
Recycled sarcophagus
The constructor of this wall alongside Macduff's Castle appears to have made use of a stone coffin as part of his building materials.
Approaching Buckhaven From the Fife Coastal Path.
Approaching Buckhaven
From the Fife Coastal Path.
Ascent into Buckhaven Broad steps on the Fife Coastal Path as it nears the outskirts of Buckhaven.
Ascent into Buckhaven
Broad steps on the Fife Coastal Path as it nears the outskirts of Buckhaven.
Carpet warehouse This building on Randolph Street, Buckhaven looks as though it was built for something other than its current function as a carpet warehouse. The Fife Coastal Path goes along this street.
Carpet warehouse
This building on Randolph Street, Buckhaven looks as though it was built for something other than its current function as a carpet warehouse. The Fife Coastal Path goes along this street.
Buckhaven Baptist Church On College Street, Buckhaven which forms a not very coastal section of the Fife Coastal Path.
Buckhaven Baptist Church
On College Street, Buckhaven which forms a not very coastal section of the Fife Coastal Path.
Modern hospital A recent extension to the Raldolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital in Buckhaven. A distinct architectural contrast to the older hospital next door <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1365681">NT3698 : Randolph Wemyss Hospital, Buckhaven</a>.
Modern hospital
A recent extension to the Raldolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital in Buckhaven. A distinct architectural contrast to the older hospital next door NT3698 : Randolph Wemyss Hospital, Buckhaven.
Fife Energy Park The main hangar/workshop where manufacture and assembly of wind turbines, wave energy equipment and tidal power plant is carried out.
Fife Energy Park
The main hangar/workshop where manufacture and assembly of wind turbines, wave energy equipment and tidal power plant is carried out.
Coloured concrete Alongside the Fife Energy Park there is a vast coloured explanatory open-air map display showing the amounts of wind, wave and tidal power theoretically available around the British Isles.
Coloured concrete
Alongside the Fife Energy Park there is a vast coloured explanatory open-air map display showing the amounts of wind, wave and tidal power theoretically available around the British Isles.
High-rise in Methill Blocks of apartments, currently undergoing refurbishment.
High-rise in Methill
Blocks of apartments, currently undergoing refurbishment.
Lower Methill The entrance to the village alongside Methill Docks.
Lower Methill
The entrance to the village alongside Methill Docks.
Polytunnels, Woodbank The soft fruit season has come round again and of course it was cold and wet.
Polytunnels, Woodbank
The soft fruit season has come round again and of course it was cold and wet.
Arable land near Windygates Looking over cereals towards Cameron Hospital.
Arable land near Windygates
Looking over cereals towards Cameron Hospital.
Methilhill Sign on the way into Methilhill.
Methilhill
Sign on the way into Methilhill.
Shop, Laburnum Road, Methil
Shop, Laburnum Road, Methil
Site of Methil station The station on the Wemyss and Buckhaven Railway was situated here. There was a dispute with the Wemyss Estate who unhappy with the coal hauling services of the North British Railway went and built their own line to Methil Docks.
Site of Methil station
The station on the Wemyss and Buckhaven Railway was situated here. There was a dispute with the Wemyss Estate who unhappy with the coal hauling services of the North British Railway went and built their own line to Methil Docks.
Light at the end of the pier, Methil No fishermen here today, but their rubbish and bodily waste was quite obviously noticeable.
Light at the end of the pier, Methil
No fishermen here today, but their rubbish and bodily waste was quite obviously noticeable.
Shops, Wellesley Road Almost all boarded up.
Shops, Wellesley Road
Almost all boarded up.
Show me another place!

Muiredge is located at Grid Ref: NT3598 (Lat: 56.177314, Lng: -3.039957)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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