Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Strathmiglo
Strathmiglo — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Strathmiglo is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 910 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2768°, -3.2710°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Strathmiglo (Scottish Gaelic: Srath Mioglach) (Ordnance Survey grid reference NO214101) is a village and parish in the north east of Fife, Scotland on the River Eden. It lies on the old A91 road from Milnathort to Cupar and St. Andrews but was bypassed by a new road to the north in the 1970s. Nearby settlements include Auchtermuchty and Falkland.
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Background
History
Strathmiglo is sometimes thought to have belonged to the Mormaers of Fife in early times. Before 1350 it had become the centre of the shire of Strathmigloshire. It became a burgh of barony in the 16th century, by which time it belonged to the Scotts of Balwearie. Prior to the Reformation it was the site of a Collegiate church. Strathmiglo Town House was completed in 1734. The economic life of the burgh in early times was linked to nearby Falkland Palace. In the 18th and 19th centuries the textile industry was important, as was boot-making in the 20th. There is a Pictish stone by the cemetery. It probably dates from the 9th century and shows a pair of legs (with toes) and stomach above. The…
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- Coordinates
- 56.2768, -3.2710
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY14 7PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Population
- 910
- Nearest railway station
- Ladybank — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011984 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Strathmiglo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: High St Strathmiglo.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bankwell Bridge, River Eden, West Road, Strathmiglo
Bankwell Bridge, River Eden, West Road, Strathmiglo — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Town House, High Street, Strathmiglo
Town House, High Street, Strathmiglo in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Scottish Highlands
Strathmiglo railway station
Strathmiglo railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Feu Bridge, Town Green, Strathmiglo
Feu Bridge, Town Green, Strathmiglo — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Strathmiglo Parish Church, Kirk Wynd, Strathmiglo
Strathmiglo Parish Church, Kirk Wynd, Strathmiglo — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Martin's Church and Churchyard, Kirk Wynd, Strathmiglo
St Martin's Church and Churchyard, Kirk Wynd, Strathmiglo — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strathmiglo?
- Strathmiglo is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY14 7PY).
- Is Strathmiglo free to visit?
- Yes, Strathmiglo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strathmiglo?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY14 7PY. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.