Castlandhill

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Castlandhill

A985 eastbound
A985 eastbound Credit: Alpin Stewart

Castlandhill is a small rural area located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated about 5 miles southwest of the town of Dunfermline, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The name 'Castlandhill' is derived from an ancient hillfort that once stood in the area, believed to have been built during the Iron Age. Today, all that remains are some earthworks and remnants of the fort, but its historical significance adds to the charm and intrigue of the locality.

The area is primarily residential, with a scattering of houses and cottages, giving it a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The community in Castlandhill is tight-knit, and residents often engage in various activities to foster a sense of togetherness.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of natural beauty in Castlandhill. The rolling hills and verdant fields are perfect for leisurely walks and picnics, while nearby woodlands offer opportunities for hiking and exploring.

For those seeking a taste of history, Dunfermline Abbey, the final resting place of many Scottish monarchs, is just a short drive away. The abbey is steeped in history and offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Although Castlandhill may be small, its idyllic setting and close proximity to amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Castlandhill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.022613/-3.4294451 or Grid Reference NT1182. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A985 eastbound
A985 eastbound
Rosyth Dockyard The Goliath crane, capable of lifting 1000 tonnes, is clearly visible from the grounds of Hopetoun House on the far side of the Firth of Forth.
Rosyth Dockyard
The Goliath crane, capable of lifting 1000 tonnes, is clearly visible from the grounds of Hopetoun House on the far side of the Firth of Forth.
Leaving Rosyth Dockyard
Leaving Rosyth Dockyard
Access Road to Rosyth Dockyard
Access Road to Rosyth Dockyard
Rosyth Naval Base
Rosyth Naval Base
Unwanted and Unused HMS Illustrious sits awaiting her fate at Rosyth naval base. Next to her is the infamous 'hole in the ground', the site for the Trident refit and maintenance facility, which was awarded to Devonport at the eleventh hour. Political expediency? Surely not...
Unwanted and Unused
HMS Illustrious sits awaiting her fate at Rosyth naval base. Next to her is the infamous 'hole in the ground', the site for the Trident refit and maintenance facility, which was awarded to Devonport at the eleventh hour. Political expediency? Surely not...
Big Crane  Rosyth Big crane in Rosyth Naval Base.
Big Crane Rosyth
Big crane in Rosyth Naval Base.
Fresh green coming through Arable land, with Rosyth naval dockyard in the background.
Fresh green coming through
Arable land, with Rosyth naval dockyard in the background.
Barrack Blocks On the territory of the former HMS Caledonia, seen from Hilton Road.
Barrack Blocks
On the territory of the former HMS Caledonia, seen from Hilton Road.
Visitors unwelcome Tall fence, warning signs and razor wire protecting the privacy of the dockyards at Rosyth.
Visitors unwelcome
Tall fence, warning signs and razor wire protecting the privacy of the dockyards at Rosyth.
Goliath giant crane at Rosyth Now a conspicuous feature on the Fife skyline this crane is the largest structure of its type in Europe, and capable of lifting 1000t. It is a vital part in the building of the two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers  by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (Babcock, Thales, BAE Systems and the Ministry of Defence), as the ships are being made in very large sections which need to be lifted together for assembly <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.babcock.co.uk/media-centre/qec-aircraft-carrier-build-goliath-crane-arrives-at-rosyth/?alttemplate=MobileNewsItem" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.babcock.co.uk/media-centre/qec-aircraft-carrier-build-goliath-crane-arrives-at-rosyth/?alttemplate=MobileNewsItem">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. It was made in China.
Goliath giant crane at Rosyth
Now a conspicuous feature on the Fife skyline this crane is the largest structure of its type in Europe, and capable of lifting 1000t. It is a vital part in the building of the two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (Babcock, Thales, BAE Systems and the Ministry of Defence), as the ships are being made in very large sections which need to be lifted together for assembly LinkExternal link. It was made in China.
Here's a bit we made earlier... Presumably part of the bow section of one of the two QE Class aircraft carriers being built by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance at Rosyth.
Here's a bit we made earlier...
Presumably part of the bow section of one of the two QE Class aircraft carriers being built by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance at Rosyth.
Boat-building bits at Rosyth I assume these to be the supports needed to support the hull of boat as it is being constructed. The Aircraft Carrier Alliance is currently constructing two QE Class carriers at Rosyth Dockyard.
Boat-building bits at Rosyth
I assume these to be the supports needed to support the hull of boat as it is being constructed. The Aircraft Carrier Alliance is currently constructing two QE Class carriers at Rosyth Dockyard.
Caledonia Road, Rosyth Dockyard At the NW end of the large dockyard and naval base.
Caledonia Road, Rosyth Dockyard
At the NW end of the large dockyard and naval base.
'HMS Queen Elizabeth' Here are some bits we made earlier - parts of the new aircraft carrier being assembled at Rosyth.
'HMS Queen Elizabeth'
Here are some bits we made earlier - parts of the new aircraft carrier being assembled at Rosyth.
Rosyth Royal Dockyard Viewed from Windylaw Edge.  The Forth Road,Rail Bridges and Pentland Hills are in the background.
Rosyth Royal Dockyard
Viewed from Windylaw Edge. The Forth Road,Rail Bridges and Pentland Hills are in the background.
Rosyth Dockyard from West Lothian Seen from the top of the driveway to the House of the Binns in West Lothian.
Rosyth Dockyard from West Lothian
Seen from the top of the driveway to the House of the Binns in West Lothian.
Rosyth dockyard Seen from 3km away, across the Firth of Forth, from Society Road at the entrance to Hopetoun House. The large blue structure at the left is the Goliath Crane of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2931268">NT0982 : Goliath giant crane at Rosyth</a>, used in the assembly of the aircraft carrier 'HMS Queen Elizabeth', which can be seen as a grey superstructure to the left under the crane. Two were ordered, one to go straight into mothball. The wind turbine at right is at Pitreavie Business Park <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3382065">NT1085 : FMC Technologies' wind turbine</a>.
Rosyth dockyard
Seen from 3km away, across the Firth of Forth, from Society Road at the entrance to Hopetoun House. The large blue structure at the left is the Goliath Crane of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance NT0982 : Goliath giant crane at Rosyth, used in the assembly of the aircraft carrier 'HMS Queen Elizabeth', which can be seen as a grey superstructure to the left under the crane. Two were ordered, one to go straight into mothball. The wind turbine at right is at Pitreavie Business Park NT1085 : FMC Technologies' wind turbine.
Show me another place!

Castlandhill is located at Grid Ref: NT1182 (Lat: 56.022613, Lng: -3.4294451)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

What 3 Words

///control.sweetly.contracting. Near Rosyth, Fife

Related Wikis

Rosyth Castle

Rosyth Castle is a fifteenth-century ruined tower house on the perimeter of Rosyth Naval Dockyard, Fife, Scotland. It originally stood on a small island...

Rosyth

Rosyth (Scottish Gaelic: Ros Fhìobh, "headland of Fife") is a town on the Firth of Forth, three miles (five kilometres) south of the centre of Dunfermline...

Goliath (Rosyth)

Goliath is a crane in Rosyth Dockyard, Scotland, with a lift capacity of 1,000 tonnes (980 long tons; 1,100 short tons), the largest in Britain. ��2�...

Rosyth Dockyard

Rosyth Dockyard is a large naval dockyard on the Firth of Forth at Rosyth, Fife, Scotland, owned by Babcock Marine, which formerly undertook refitting...

HMS Caledonia (base)

His Majesty’s Ship Caledonia (HMS Caledonia) is a military establishment of the Royal Navy based next to the former Royal Naval Dockyard, Rosyth in Scotland...

HMS Scotia (shore establishment)

HMS Scotia is one of the newest Royal Naval Reserve units, formed in 1958, and currently recruiting from the east of Scotland. The unit inhabits spacious...

Inverkeithing Town House

Inverkeithing Town House is a municipal building in the Townhall Street, Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland. The structure, which is used as a base by members...

Pattiesmuir

Pattiesmuir (formerly Pettimuir, Pettymuir and also known as Patiemuir, Patiesmuir and Peattie Muir) is a small, dormitory hamlet located in the west of...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 56.022613,-3.4294451
Created By: almien_coastlines
Lat/Long: 56.0197581/-3.4277097
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 56.0243344/-3.431802
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 56.024171/-3.4301412
Seamark Information: G. 318° -321° , W.-326° , R.-328° .Shown 24 hours.
Seamark Light 1 Category: directional
Seamark Light 1 Character: Oc
Seamark Light 1 Colour: green
Seamark Light 1 Height: 7
Seamark Light 1 Orientation: 319.5
Seamark Light 1 Period: 9
Seamark Light 1 Range: 4
Seamark Light 1 Sequence: 6+(3)
Seamark Light 2 Category: directional
Seamark Light 2 Character: Oc
Seamark Light 2 Colour: white
Seamark Light 2 Height: 7
Seamark Light 2 Orientation: 323.5
Seamark Light 2 Period: 9
Seamark Light 2 Range: 4
Seamark Light 2 Sequence: 6+(3)
Seamark Light 3 Category: directional
Seamark Light 3 Character: Oc
Seamark Light 3 Colour: red
Seamark Light 3 Height: 7
Seamark Light 3 Orientation: 327
Seamark Light 3 Period: 9
Seamark Light 3 Range: 4
Seamark Light 3 Sequence: 6+(3)
Seamark Light Reference: A 2940
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 56.0197/-3.4269167
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0241931/-3.4295362
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 56.0243281/-3.4314458
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 56.0243424/-3.4323284
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 56.0243604/-3.4314276
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0243888/-3.4314019
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 56.0243943/-3.4334971
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: KY11 13D
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 56.0263936/-3.4256064
Barrier: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0264341/-3.4299729
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 56.0242937/-3.4293563
Shop: car_repair
Lat/Long: 56.0251367/-3.4336347
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 56.0268909/-3.4308584
Railway: buffer_stop
Lat/Long: 56.0243777/-3.4316956
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Castlandhill?

Leave your review of Castlandhill below (or comments, questions and feedback).