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Location notes
The site is at the southern end of Kirkcaldy, located on the East Coast Main Line. The housing scheme is built on the site of the former Seafield Colliery. The colliery was under the sea, with the shafts and buildings on the site. A railway yard also used to exist here, for coal movements.
The location is near the sea, and so can be quite chilly, even on a sunny day. The railway runs on an embankment, across from the housing scheme, on the main road. Kirkcaldy town centre is 5 minutes drive away, and 15-20 minutes walking time should be allowed for, if you do decide to walk.
The location is near the sea, and so can be quite chilly, even on a sunny day. The railway runs on an embankment, across from the housing scheme, on the main road. Kirkcaldy town centre is 5 minutes drive away, and 15-20 minutes walking time should be allowed for, if you do decide to walk.
Railway type and traffic
First Scotrail class 150, 156, 158 and 170s on express and Fife circle trains. East Coast HSTs and Virgin Voyagers.
Freight traffic is worked by DB Schenker class 66s, mainly coal workings to Longannet.
Freight traffic is worked by DB Schenker class 66s, mainly coal workings to Longannet.
Environment
This location is near the coast, and so is quite chilly at times. The housing scheme is well lit, and there are no reported problems. Invertiel is nearby, and whilst this has a rough reputation, there is nothing to fear. Shooting after dark is impossible, due to the track being dark!
Road directions
From A90,/M90, come off at the Dalgety Bay junction, and then follow the signs for Kirkcaldy. Once in Kirkcaldy, you come to a roundabout, with B and Q ahead, turn right at this roundabout, and follow the road to the first roundabout. The location is ahead of you.
If coming from Kinghorn/Burntisland, just simply follow the signs for Kirkcaldy. You will then pass under a railway bridge and come to a roundabout. This is the location.
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Kirkcaldy, Seafield Gate map co-ordinates
If coming from Kinghorn/Burntisland, just simply follow the signs for Kirkcaldy. You will then pass under a railway bridge and come to a roundabout. This is the location.
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Kirkcaldy, Seafield Gate map co-ordinates
Parking
The housing scheme has a few lay-bys, but do remember to park courteously. An alternative is to park in the car park of B and Q, and then walk the 1/4 mile to the location.
Do not park in the disused bus depot; the depot closed in October 2004, but recently Stagecoach has begun to park vehicles there on an overnight only basis, suggesting the depot is being used again. A car and lorry park is located next to this location, but this is further away from the photo site.
Parking on the main road is not permitted. Also, on Raith Rovers FC match days, parking may be even harder.
Do not park in the disused bus depot; the depot closed in October 2004, but recently Stagecoach has begun to park vehicles there on an overnight only basis, suggesting the depot is being used again. A car and lorry park is located next to this location, but this is further away from the photo site.
Parking on the main road is not permitted. Also, on Raith Rovers FC match days, parking may be even harder.
Public transport
Stagecoach in Fife routes 6, 6A and 7 run past the location. There are bus stops nearby. All three routes serve Kirkcaldy town centre. Times are available by visiting Stage Coach bus - fife.
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Amenities
The nearest public toilets are 1/2 a mile away, on the Esplanade, at the lorry park, next to the disused bus garage.
The only chip shops are burger vans, one in the lorry park, the other in the car park of B and Q. A petrol station is located in Pratt Street.
The only chip shops are burger vans, one in the lorry park, the other in the car park of B and Q. A petrol station is located in Pratt Street.
Accommodation
There are numerous establishments in Kirkcaldy, and tourist information will advise accordingly.
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Kirkcaldy, Seafield Gate
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Kirkcaldy, Seafield Gate
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Photographic notes
General views - All photographs © Robert Clarke unless otherwise stated
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
