Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Lochgelly
Also known as: Loch Geallaidh, Loch Gheallaidh
Lochgelly in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lochgelly is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lochgelly ( ; Scottish Gaelic: Loch Gheallaidh, IPA:[ˈɫ̪ɔxˈʝaɫ̪ai]) is a town in Fife, Scotland. It is located between Lochs Ore and Gelly to the north-west and south-east respectively. It is separated from Cowdenbeath by the village of Lumphinnans. According to the 2007 population estimate, the town has a population of 6,834.
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Background
History
Lochgelly, as part of the old parliamentary constituency of West Fife, was known as "Little Moscow" up to the 1950s owing to its Communist political leanings. An area of Lochgelly was known as the Happy Lands (or Happy Valley) and is referenced in the Scottish folk song 'The Kelty Clippie'. The town is served by Lochgelly railway station on the line between Edinburgh and Markinch.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1282, -3.3111
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY5 9QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochgelly?
- Lochgelly is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.1282°, -3.3111°.
- Is Lochgelly free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Lochgelly is free.