Collessie

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Collessie

Pathcondie from Monimail Looking north-westwards up the hill from Monimail towards Pathcondie.
Pathcondie from Monimail Credit: Scott Cormie

Collessie is a small village located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles west of Cupar, it rests in the heart of the picturesque countryside. With a population of around 300 residents, Collessie is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting.

The village is renowned for its rich history, dating back several centuries. It is home to a number of historical landmarks, including Collessie Church, a charming 19th-century building that still holds regular services. The nearby Collessie Steadings, a collection of converted farm buildings, now serve as residential properties, adding to the village's character.

The surrounding countryside of Collessie boasts stunning scenery, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and winding country roads. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Collessie Woods provides a beautiful backdrop for leisurely strolls and nature exploration.

Despite its small size, Collessie is not lacking in amenities. The village has a primary school, a community hall, and a local pub, which serves as a central hub for socializing and events. Additionally, the village is conveniently located within easy reach of larger towns and cities, with Cupar and Dundee just a short drive away.

Overall, Collessie offers a tranquil and friendly environment, ideal for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. Its historical charm, natural beauty, and strong sense of community make it a truly special place to live or visit.

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Collessie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.304001/-3.163447 or Grid Reference NO2813. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pathcondie from Monimail Looking north-westwards up the hill from Monimail towards Pathcondie.
Pathcondie from Monimail
Looking north-westwards up the hill from Monimail towards Pathcondie.
Bales near Halhill Looking south-west to a field of paired bales near Halhill, with East Lomond in the distance to the right.
Bales near Halhill
Looking south-west to a field of paired bales near Halhill, with East Lomond in the distance to the right.
Tower of Collessie Church A distant view from the north-east of the tower of Collessie Parish Church, with East Lomond beyond.
Tower of Collessie Church
A distant view from the north-east of the tower of Collessie Parish Church, with East Lomond beyond.
B937 at Fife Zoo The B937 heading north at the entrance to Fife Zoo.
B937 at Fife Zoo
The B937 heading north at the entrance to Fife Zoo.
Fields near Stonybriggs Looking south-westwards to fields near Stonybriggs, with East Lomond in the distance to the right.
Fields near Stonybriggs
Looking south-westwards to fields near Stonybriggs, with East Lomond in the distance to the right.
Railway bridge over the A91
Railway bridge over the A91
The A91 near Lizziewells and Drumley
The A91 near Lizziewells and Drumley
Entrance to Rossie House Gateposts to Rossie House. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the right hand gatepost. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7430102">NO2711 : Benchmark on gatepost to Rossie House</a>.
Entrance to Rossie House
Gateposts to Rossie House. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the right hand gatepost. See NO2711 : Benchmark on gatepost to Rossie House.
Track to Drumley
Track to Drumley
Sign to Backhouse Rossie Estate
Sign to Backhouse Rossie Estate
Benchmark on gatepost to Rossie House Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm187340" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm187340">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>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7429916">NO2711 : Entrance to Rossie House</a>.
Benchmark on gatepost to Rossie House
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. See also NO2711 : Entrance to Rossie House.
Crested porcupines at Fife Zoo The small zoo off the B937 is affordable to visit and ideal for younger children.
Crested porcupines at Fife Zoo
The small zoo off the B937 is affordable to visit and ideal for younger children.
Ring-tailed lemurs, Fife Zoo This is a 'walk through' enclosure to get close to these intriguing primates, who seem indifferent to humans.    They are judged to be 'endangered' in the wild due to habitat destruction.
Ring-tailed lemurs, Fife Zoo
This is a 'walk through' enclosure to get close to these intriguing primates, who seem indifferent to humans. They are judged to be 'endangered' in the wild due to habitat destruction.
Birnie Loch One of two small lochs making up the Birnie and Gaddon Nature Reserve
Birnie Loch
One of two small lochs making up the Birnie and Gaddon Nature Reserve
Gate on Collessie to Lindores Loch path This path, not shown on the OS maps of the area, connects Collessie to Lindores Loch and is one of the way marked Fife Corepaths. West Lomond Hill is in the background, approximately 7 miles away as the crow flies
Gate on Collessie to Lindores Loch path
This path, not shown on the OS maps of the area, connects Collessie to Lindores Loch and is one of the way marked Fife Corepaths. West Lomond Hill is in the background, approximately 7 miles away as the crow flies
View over Birnie Loch Birnie Loch, a flooded gravel pit, now a nature reserve near Collessie in Fife.
View over Birnie Loch
Birnie Loch, a flooded gravel pit, now a nature reserve near Collessie in Fife.
Farmland near Collessie Acres of oil seed rape under cultivation near Collessie in Fife - not quite in flower on May Day 2016.
Farmland near Collessie
Acres of oil seed rape under cultivation near Collessie in Fife - not quite in flower on May Day 2016.
Feeding the swans At Birnie Loch in Fife these mute swans (Cygnus olor) are last year's cygnets not yet in full adult colour <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birnie_Loch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birnie_Loch">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>
Feeding the swans
At Birnie Loch in Fife these mute swans (Cygnus olor) are last year's cygnets not yet in full adult colour LinkExternal link
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Collessie is located at Grid Ref: NO2813 (Lat: 56.304001, Lng: -3.163447)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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Collessie
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q54869837
Wikipedia: en:Collessie railway station
Lat/Long: 56.3062698/-3.1573079
Colour: black
Disused Amenity: post_box
Disused Operator: Royal Mail
Manufacturer: W.T.Allen & Co. London
Post Box Mounting: stone_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: GR
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.303655/-3.1627371
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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