Places to see in ( Leven - UK )
Places to see in ( Leven - UK )
Leven is a seaside town in Fife, set in the east Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the coast of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the River Leven, 8.1 miles north-east of the town of Kirkcaldy and 6.4 miles east of Glenrothes.
The origin of the name Leven comes from the Pictish word for flood. The nearby Loch Leven, being the flood lake, was the name given to both the river and town. A settlement is believed to have formed at the mouth of the River Leven very close to the area around Scoonie Brae with the discovery of the parish church of scoyne. During the mid-11th century, Bishop Tuadal of St Andrews gifted the church of scoyne to the Culdees of Loch Leven. By the end of the 11th century, the village along with the church were acquired by Bishop Robert of St Andrews following the decline of culdeen faith.
In 1854 the Leven Railway opened, linking the town with Thornton Junction on the Edinburgh - Aberdeen main line. This helped it to become a tourist resort popular with visitors from the west of Scotland, and particularly Glasgow. Later in the 19th century the Leven Railway became part of a loop line of the North British Railway linking Thornton Junction and Leuchars Junction via St Andrews. The railway between Leven and St. Andrews closed in 1965. The railway between Leven and Thornton Junction closed to freight in 1966 and passengers in 1969. A project into the reopening of the line is under consideration, dubbed the Leven rail link. Until then, the nearest station is Markinch railway station. The ecclesiastical and civil parish of Scoonie included the town of Leven.
Tourism is a major economic activity in and around Leven. There are several large caravan parks in and around the town, as well as a number of hotels and guest houses. The neighbouring villages of Lundin Links and Lower Largo have over 50 high quality self-catering properties available for visitors.
The coast and the long sandy beaches are the main visitor draw. Leven has an attractive beach promenade with playparks and other facilities including an indoor Kids Action Zone. The promenade is part of the Fife Coastal Path that stretches for over 150 miles (240 km) from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Tay. There are also popular family facilities and walks in the large parks at Letham Glen and Silverburn. The former includes a crafts centre and woodland walks, while the latter has attractive gardens and coastal views.
Golf is also a major draw with two courses at Scoonie and Leven Links and another within easy walking distance at Lundin Links. Leven Links has been used as a qualifying course for the Open Championship when it is held at St Andrews, the home of golf only 15 miles (24 km) to the north. There are also numerous bowls clubs in and around the town.
A heritage railway has also been established near the Burnmill industrial estate, alongside the now disused Leven-Thornton branch line. With trains running along the yard for half a mile, between April and October with a Santa special in mid-December. The Fife Heritage Railway is the first of its kind in Fife since the closure of Lochty Private Railway in 1992. The railway completed its first steam engine in August 2016.
Levenmouth Leisure Centre at the start of the promenade is an all-weather attraction with a large, modern indoor swimming pool and sports facilities. The town also boasts its own popular 374-seat, community run cinema, The Regent, which has ongoing programmes of new release feature films and hosts regular events, such as concerts and wrestling. History enthusiasts can find out about the area's past at the Heritage Centre in neighbouring Methil, only a 15-minute walk from Leven town centre.
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Failed Jump Of Letham Glen.
Dougie Anderson, Jordan Austin, Scott Adamson.
Cameraman - Paul Christie.
(Paul Farts)
Bagpipes ,Leven Fife
pipers
Hercules The Bear wanders off
Performing bear's attempt at freedom on the Isle of Uist
[clipped from BBC's One Show]
Lundin Links Hotel, Leven
Lundin Links Hotel, Leven Road, Lundin Links, Leven, Fife, KY8 6AP, Scotland
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Letham glen center Custom bike and scooter show 2015
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Weekend with friends in Lundin Links
River Leven. Flood warning.
The fast flowing river Leven bursts it's banks on 02/01/2014.
River Leven takes the overflow from Loch Lomond in Scotland.
December Morning Drive From Pittenweem To Anstruther East Neuk Of Fife Scotland
Tour Scotland video of December morning drive on the A917 road from the fishing village of Pittenweem on ancestry visit to Anstruther in the East Neuk Of Fife. Originally founded as a fishing village, Anstruther is home to the Scottish Fisheries Museum. Its main industry is now tourism. David Martin, born 1st of April 1737, died 30 December 1797, was a British painter and engraver. Born in Anstruther, he studied in London and Italy, before gaining a reputation as a portrait painter. Martin painted over 300 portraits in his lifetime. One of the earliest independent ones is the 1767 one of Benjamin Franklin, now in the White House, Washington, DC, America.
Lundin links fife old railway bridge view 6/7/18.
Letham Nights Folsom Prison Blues 5 2 09
TBOB Long Way From The Delta Tour- Letham Nights, Letham, Scotland. 5.2.09. Folson Prison Blues.
Cycling Leven - FE10 ZBL (NSFG) #ClosePass #OpParamount @LevenmouthPol
FE10ZBL - Chanda Cottage van comes dangerously close to me trying to overtake into oncoming traffic on the Promenade, Leven, Fife.
Balmore Golf Club - Glasgow's Hidden Gem
Photos of Balmore Golf Club - Glasgow's Hidden Gem - near Torrance, East Dunbartonshire, just 7 miles north of Glasgow. Part of Dumbartonshire Golf Union. Fantastic parkland course designed in 1907 by 6 time British Open Champion Harry Vardon on what was the Glenorchard Estate. Surrounded by some of the central belt's most beautiful countryside and farmland, Balmore is a haven of tranquility, particularly on a clear summer's evening, where you will come across deer, woodpecker, rabbits and buzzards. The USGA spec greens make the course playable all year round and especially good in summer. The 10 acre practice area is one of the biggest in Scotland and features a teeing area, pitching green and a USGA spec greens for chipping and bunker play - so you can practice everything from your driver to your lob wedge. Various membership packages are on offer to suit your budget, lifestyle or work commitments. Join today!
Silverburn Park
Silverburn Park is situated on the main east coast tourist route with access being gained midway between the towns of Leven and Largo. It is a very peaceful and tranquil location which offers extensive mixed woodland, woodland walks and a large walled garden area. The walled garden has ample seating.
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Cliff demolition - A90 Fife
Final blast at the A90 widening near Inverkeithing.
Lundin links Hotel abandoned 23/3/19