Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Cairnsmill Burn reservoir
Cairnsmill Burn reservoir — reservoir in Fife, Scotland, UK, on and outflowing north to Cairnsmill Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairnsmill Burn reservoir is a reservoir in central Scotland, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area KY16.
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Place summary
Cairnsmill Burn reservoir is located in central Scotland, postcode KY16. This reservoir serves as a water supply source and is notable for its role in local water management.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3233, -2.8162
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 8NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124733951 (CC0)
- commons: Cairnsmill, St Andrews - geograph.org.uk - 641150.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnsmill Burn reservoir?
- Cairnsmill Burn reservoir is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.3233°, -2.8162°. The nearest railway station is Leuchars, around 7.5 km away.
- Is Cairnsmill Burn reservoir free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Cairnsmill Burn reservoir is free.