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Newport-on-Tay

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Newport-on-Tay

Newport-on-Tay works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tayport, 20km from Glamis Castle.

Newport-on-Tay is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,203, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Newport-on-Tay 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 Newport-on-Tay to your route.

About Newport-on-Tay

Newport-on-Tay is a town in the north-east of Fife in Scotland. The Fife Coastal Path passes through Newport-on-Tay. The area itself has views of the two bridges that cross the River Tay and distant views of the Scottish Highlands.

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Where is Newport-on-Tay located?

Newport-on-Tay is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.4391 latitude, -2.9367 longitude.

What is the population of Newport-on-Tay?

Newport-on-Tay has a population of approximately 4,203 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
4,203
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.4391, -2.9367

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 Newport-on-Tay

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

V&A Dundee

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

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

St Andrews

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

14 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.

20 km · about 25 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Knockhill Racing Circuit

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

49 km · about 55 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Calton Hill

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

56 km · about 65 min drive

museum

National Museum of Scotland

A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Newport-on-Tay

  • 56 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
  • 57 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
  • 57 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
  • 57 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.
  • 57 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.

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.

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