Cameron Bridge

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Cameron Bridge

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

Cameron Bridge is a small village located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated on the northern banks of the River Leven, it is nestled between the towns of Leven and Windygates. The village is well-known for its historic bridge, which dates back to the 17th century.

The bridge, after which the village is named, spans the River Leven and serves as a crucial link between the two banks. It has played a significant role in the area's transportation network, facilitating trade and connecting the surrounding communities. The bridge itself is an architectural marvel, with its stone arches and sturdy construction standing the test of time.

While Cameron Bridge is primarily a residential area, it is also home to a few small businesses and amenities. The village boasts a local pub, a convenience store, and a post office, catering to the needs of its residents. Additionally, the picturesque surroundings make it an attractive place for nature lovers, with opportunities for walks along the riverbank and scenic views of the nearby countryside.

Cameron Bridge's proximity to the larger towns of Leven and Windygates means that residents have access to a wider range of services, including schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers. The village also benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to surrounding areas.

Overall, Cameron Bridge offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, with its historic bridge and natural beauty making it a charming place to live or visit in Fife.

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Cameron Bridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.179048/-3.0647378 or Grid Reference NT3499. 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.
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.
Arable land, Woodbank Cereal crops and strip woods, typical of inland of Wemyss.
Arable land, Woodbank
Cereal crops and strip woods, typical of inland of Wemyss.
Track, Wemyss Signposted for East Wemyss this track had had its mud restored by a night of rainfall. It runs between an arable field and Standingstone Park Plantation.
Track, Wemyss
Signposted for East Wemyss this track had had its mud restored by a night of rainfall. It runs between an arable field and Standingstone Park Plantation.
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.
Station Road, Buckhaven An old road sign beside the B944.
Station Road, Buckhaven
An old road sign beside the B944.
Cattle, Percival Percival, named after a colliery, named after a Wemyss family member?
The cattle are Belgian blues.
Cattle, Percival
Percival, named after a colliery, named after a Wemyss family member? The cattle are Belgian blues.
Site of a building, East Wemyss By the layout I would guess that this was once a filling station.
Site of a building, East Wemyss
By the layout I would guess that this was once a filling station.
Balfour Mains The farm buildings appear to have been abandoned since <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/406497">NT3299 : Cattle</a> was taken.
Balfour Mains
The farm buildings appear to have been abandoned since NT3299 : Cattle was taken.
Abandoned farm Derelict buildings at Balfour Mains Farm.
Abandoned farm
Derelict buildings at Balfour Mains Farm.
Ripening wheat An arable field near Balfour Mains farm with Largo Law in the distance.
Ripening wheat
An arable field near Balfour Mains farm with Largo Law in the distance.
The living and the dead Trees, and what's left of one, alongside the track leading from East Wemyss to Standing Stone Road (aka A915) east of Kirkcaldy.
The living and the dead
Trees, and what's left of one, alongside the track leading from East Wemyss to Standing Stone Road (aka A915) east of Kirkcaldy.
Field of wheat With Largo Law in the background.
Field of wheat
With Largo Law in the background.
Farmland near East Wemyss Recently ploughed farmland near East Wemyss, viewed from the Fife Coastal Path. A number of ships are sheltering at anchor in the Forth Estuary due to high winds.
Farmland near East Wemyss
Recently ploughed farmland near East Wemyss, viewed from the Fife Coastal Path. A number of ships are sheltering at anchor in the Forth Estuary due to high winds.
Fife Coastal Path at Buckhaven Artwork on the Fife Coastal Path at Buckhaven.
Fife Coastal Path at Buckhaven
Artwork on the Fife Coastal Path at Buckhaven.
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Cameron Bridge is located at Grid Ref: NT3499 (Lat: 56.179048, Lng: -3.0647378)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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