Cluny

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Cluny

Trigpoint, Keir Brae
Trigpoint, Keir Brae Credit: Becky Williamson

Cluny is a small village located in the region of Fife, Scotland. Situated approximately 4 miles south of the town of Kirkcaldy, Cluny is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

The village itself is quaint and charming, with a population of around 500 residents. It features traditional stone houses and a peaceful, tight-knit community atmosphere. Cluny benefits from its close proximity to Kirkcaldy, which provides easy access to a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

One of the notable landmarks in Cluny is Cluny Castle, a historic building dating back to the 17th century. The castle, situated on a hill overlooking the village, adds to the area's sense of history and grandeur. It has an interesting past, having been used as a military hospital during World War II.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the beautiful surroundings of Cluny, as the village is located near several scenic walking trails and nature reserves. The nearby Cluny Clays is a popular recreational area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as clay pigeon shooting, golf, and fishing.

Cluny also benefits from good transport links, with easy access to major roads and public transportation. This makes it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle, while still being well-connected to larger urban areas.

Overall, Cluny is a charming village in Fife, Scotland, offering a tranquil setting, historic landmarks, and easy access to amenities and natural beauty.

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Cluny Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.146743/-3.221966 or Grid Reference NT2495. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trigpoint, Keir Brae
Trigpoint, Keir Brae
Benchmark, Sunnyside Plantation near Cardenden This Ordnance Survey benchmark took a lot of finding. It was hidden beneath moss and brambles on an old and crumbling wall away from the main path through the woods. It is described on the database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147454" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm147454">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>.
Benchmark, Sunnyside Plantation near Cardenden
This Ordnance Survey benchmark took a lot of finding. It was hidden beneath moss and brambles on an old and crumbling wall away from the main path through the woods. It is described on the database at LinkExternal link.
Electric vehicle charging point In the car park of the Spiral Weave, Kirkcaldy. This one also offers an airline for inflating tyres.
The vehicle with 'St Andrews Shuttle' on its side is an airport taxi.
Electric vehicle charging point
In the car park of the Spiral Weave, Kirkcaldy. This one also offers an airline for inflating tyres. The vehicle with 'St Andrews Shuttle' on its side is an airport taxi.
Electric vehicle charging point In the car park of the Spiral Weave, Kirkcaldy. This one also offers an airline for inflating tyres.
Electric vehicle charging point
In the car park of the Spiral Weave, Kirkcaldy. This one also offers an airline for inflating tyres.
Kirkcaldy : Chapel : A910: Lupins flowering The second season of the lupins flowering. These were planted as part of the road dualling. They provide a burst of colour during June. It will be interesting to see how long they flower and if they naturalise.
Kirkcaldy : Chapel : A910: Lupins flowering
The second season of the lupins flowering. These were planted as part of the road dualling. They provide a burst of colour during June. It will be interesting to see how long they flower and if they naturalise.
Cluny Clays Archery Hall Archery (indoors and outdoors) is only one of the many activities available at Cluny Clays. There's a golf course, shooting, restaurant etc too.
Cluny Clays Archery Hall
Archery (indoors and outdoors) is only one of the many activities available at Cluny Clays. There's a golf course, shooting, restaurant etc too.
Dothan Farm Viewed from the north
Dothan Farm
Viewed from the north
Clunie roundabout Mini roundabout at Clunie road junction, viewed from the south
Clunie roundabout
Mini roundabout at Clunie road junction, viewed from the south
The Begg Farm OCCS Looking east from near Dothan Farm, The Begg Farm is not really a farm anymore but an open cast coal pit.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ihbrown.com/CoalMining.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ihbrown.com/CoalMining.aspx">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>
The Begg Farm OCCS
Looking east from near Dothan Farm, The Begg Farm is not really a farm anymore but an open cast coal pit. LinkExternal link
Bridge across the River Ore Railway bridge carrying the link from Cardenden to Thornton over the fast flowing Ore. A three span bridge. The span on the left is a tunnel to allow access for vehicles to Fosserton.
Bridge across the River Ore
Railway bridge carrying the link from Cardenden to Thornton over the fast flowing Ore. A three span bridge. The span on the left is a tunnel to allow access for vehicles to Fosserton.
Goon Tower A lofted Trap to get those clays out and up high.  Nothing moves in these woods. If it does it is shot.  Littered with orange painted pieces of clay, the upper class twits, and sometimes even the likes of me, can be heard ... "Puuuuuwwwwlllll"
Goon Tower
A lofted Trap to get those clays out and up high. Nothing moves in these woods. If it does it is shot. Littered with orange painted pieces of clay, the upper class twits, and sometimes even the likes of me, can be heard ... "Puuuuuwwwwlllll"
Cardenden The B981 runs east through Cardenden to Cluny and on to Kirkcaldy.
Cardenden
The B981 runs east through Cardenden to Cluny and on to Kirkcaldy.
Field and trees Taken from the footpath running along the edge of the wood that spans the grid square.
Field and trees
Taken from the footpath running along the edge of the wood that spans the grid square.
Rough Park Plantation The B981 to Kirkcaldy is in the foreground.
Rough Park Plantation
The B981 to Kirkcaldy is in the foreground.
Pitlochie Farm Isolated farm, south of Kinglassie.
Pitlochie Farm
Isolated farm, south of Kinglassie.
Cluny Mains The barn at Cluny Mains is the home of Elite Falconry. This shows some of the falcons enjoying the November sunshine outside.
Cluny Mains
The barn at Cluny Mains is the home of Elite Falconry. This shows some of the falcons enjoying the November sunshine outside.
Birchwood railway sidings Used now it seems, mainly for coal traffic.
Birchwood railway sidings
Used now it seems, mainly for coal traffic.
Spray plant Lineside equipment for spraying wagons loaded with coal.
Spray plant
Lineside equipment for spraying wagons loaded with coal.
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Cluny is located at Grid Ref: NT2495 (Lat: 56.146743, Lng: -3.221966)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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