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Cupar

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Cupar

Cupar is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Balmullo, 33km from Glamis Castle.

Cupar is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,270, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cupar 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 Cupar to your route.

About Cupar

Cupar ( ; Scottish Gaelic: Cùbar) is a town, former royal burgh and parish in Fife, Scotland. It lies between Dundee and Glenrothes. According to a 2011 population estimate, Cupar had a population around 9,000, making it the ninth-largest settlement in Fife, and the civil parish a population of 11,183 (in 2011). It is

Read more the historic county town of Fife, although the council now sits at Glenrothes.

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What are the best things to do in Cupar?

Cupar offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cupar located?

Cupar is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.3188 latitude, -3.0120 longitude.

What is the population of Cupar?

Cupar has a population of approximately 9,270 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
9,270
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.3188, -3.0120

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Cupar

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

St Andrews

Historic university town and home of golf, with a ruined cathedral, medieval castle and the world-famous Old Course links.

13 km · about 25 min drive

museum

V&A Dundee

Scotland's first design museum in a striking Kengo Kuma waterfront building, celebrating the country's rich design heritage.

16 km · about 30 min drive

restaurant

Anstruther Fish Bar

Multiple UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year winner on the harbourfront of the East Neuk's prettiest fishing town, frying haddock landed along the Fife coast. Eat on the sea wall watching the boats.

22 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Glamis Castle

The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, steeped in legend and set in the scenic Angus region of Scotland.

33 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Knockhill Racing Circuit

Scotland's national motorsport centre, a compact but thrilling circuit with sharp elevation changes near Dunfermline.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

historic highway

The Royal Mile

Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Calton Hill

An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Cupar

  • 42 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
  • 42 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
  • 43 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
  • 43 kmQueensferry CrossingThe world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
  • 67 kmCairnwell PassThe highest main road in Britain at 670m, where the A93 crosses the Grampians at Glenshee between Braemar and the ski centre. The famously steep Devil's Elbow hairpins lie just below the summit.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cupar.

Balmullo

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,430

Ladybank

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,530

Kingskettle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,010

Leuchars

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 2,200

Freuchie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 1,240

Kennoway

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 4,600

Lundin Links

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 2,124

Leven

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 8,960

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