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Kirkcaldy Linktown Beach

Fife, Scotland


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Kirkcaldy Linktown Beach is a long, urban sand and shingle beach located in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.

Kirkcaldy Linktown Beach forms the southern end of Kirkcaldy and features a long sand and shingle beach that overlooks the Firth of Forth. The beach stretches south from Port Brae in Kirkcaldy, on the north bank of the Firth of Forth.

The Port Brae end of the beach has a dock with a number of piers. An esplanade runs alongside the beach, next to the A921 and offers views towards Edinburgh. On the other side of the road to the beach are a leisure centre and plenty of shops, including supermarkets. There are a number of car parks in the area.

The Fife Coast Path runs along the beach, providing a scenic route for walkers and cyclists. Kirkcaldy has three parks, a museum, and art gallery, offering a range of activities and attractions for visitors. Each year, the town holds a Links Market, which is said to be the longest street fair in Europe.

Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Thursday 17 July

Today
Chance of rain 64%
Max temp. 22°C
(feels like 20°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 55%
Min temp. 17°C
(feels like 16°C)
Wind 7mph

The tide at Kirkcaldy Linktown Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:26 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:55 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   14°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets Shops
  • Popular Activities

    Rockpooling Sunbathing Walking
  • Sea Life

    Seals
  • Parking

    There is a car park next to the beach and a free lorry park to the southern end of the beach.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near Kirkcaldy Linktown Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Beveridge Park (0.7 miles)
Adam Smith Theatre (0.8 miles)
Betty Nicols Bar and Bistro (0.8 miles)
Kirkcaldy Galleries (0.8 miles)
Ravenscraig Park (1.6 miles)
Ravenscraig Castle (1.6 miles)
Dysart Harbour & Harbourmaster's House (2 miles)
Burntisland Golf House Club (3.4 miles)
The Dive Bunker (4 miles)
Cluny Activities (4.1 miles)

Places to eat near Kirkcaldy Linktown Beach

The Duchess of Kirkcaldy (350 yards)
Gulshan Tandoori Indian and Bengali Restaurant (320 yards)
Baba's Bistro (250 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Linktown, Kirkcaldy

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NT280904

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Fife Council

Nearest postcode: KY1 1RB

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