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Forth Bridge
UNESCO-listed Victorian cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, a masterwork of 19th-century engineering in 54,000 tonnes of steel.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Burntisland works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kinghorn, 12km from The Royal Mile.
Burntisland is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,370, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Burntisland sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Burntisland to your route.
Burntisland ( , Scots: Bruntisland) is a former Royal burgh and parish in Fife, Scotland, on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. It was previously known as Wester Kinghorn or Little Kinghorn. The town has a population of 6,269 (2011).
Burntisland is known locally for its award-winning sandy beach, theRead more
15th-century Rossend Castle, as well as the traditional summer fair and Highland games day. To the north of the town a hill called The Binn is a landmark of the Fife coastline; a volcanic plug, it rises 193 metres (632 ft) above sea level.
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Burntisland is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.0587 latitude, -3.2366 longitude.
Burntisland has a population of approximately 6,370 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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UNESCO-listed Victorian cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, a masterwork of 19th-century engineering in 54,000 tonnes of steel.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Dramatic fortress perched atop Castle Rock, dominating the Edinburgh skyline for over 900 years.
12 km · about 25 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
12 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
12 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
12 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A waterfront biker cafe in South Queensferry beneath the iconic Forth bridges, offering stunning views and a warm welcome to riders.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
13 km · about 25 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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