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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Walking Bonnie down Leven Beach
King George V Park - Leven Thistle (1998)
The Fife coastal town of Leven boasted its own junior team from 1969-90 who, for much of their existence, played at this enclosed area of a public park. 1,500 once attended a Junior Cup cup match here between the locals and Shotts Bon Accord back in 1985.
The ground is still used by a number of clubs, including East Fife Ladies FC.
Wartales, a funny tale based on Leven Beach in Fife, Scotland by Sandy Christie
wartales is an adaptation from sandys book wartales it is a narrated animation
an f 16 fighter jet visits his shrink after a bad experience
leven beach - jetski - gp1300r - methil dam!!
stuart hill, dave renoylds, steven walsh, paul white.
Leven 11 05 2015
Kayaking the river leven
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Another Scottish road trip starts! We're in Perth and Kinross exploring Loch Leven Castle, chatting Mary Queen of Scots and eating at Loch Leven Larder. Scotland continues to... ⬇ More Below ⬇
Welcome back to Scotland — Perth and Kinross are home for the next few travel days and vlogs to come! Our first day exploring is the epic Loch Leven, taking the ferry aka wee boat over to the Loch Leven Castle. Scottish yarns really are the best and Loch Leven has plenty to share, mostly related to Mary Queen of Scots.
Loch Leven was home to Mary Queen of Scots on a few occasions, but also where she was imprisoned and famously escaped from in a brilliant way. It's simple for us to jump on the wee ferry boat over to Loch Leven Castle but in her day things were obviously a lot trickier!
Loch Leven Larder was our lunch spot, an enormous dome sitting right on the loch!
???? Our accom at the start was The Townhouse, you can see the reviews and pricing here: or check out their site here:
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The Fife Coastal path from Leven to St Andrews
Campion Homes, Law View, Leven, Fife
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Feb 2018 Beast fi the East hits Leven, Fife
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Leven
“Leven” by Wave Junkie Photography
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Most videos filmed here follow one or two surfers but I wanted to make all of the wave riders at Leven the subject as the quality of surfing at this spot on any given day rivals anywhere else in Cornwall by a mile.
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Lundin Links Hotel, Leven
Lundin Links Hotel, Leven Road, Lundin Links, Leven, Fife, KY8 6AP, Scotland
Click on the blue link above to read more about the Lundin Links Hotel or to book your stay there.Or visit for bargain prices on many more hotels in Fife in the UK and around the globe.