Star
Star, also known as Star of Markinch, is a small village in Fife, Scotland. The name of Star derives from the causeway over the Star Moss, a raised bog to the northwest of the village which drains out to land to the north of the village.
- Village with 500 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 331 feet (101 metres)
- Description: village in Fife, Scotland, UK
- Also known as“Star of Markinch”“Star, Fife”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Markinch railway station and Balgonie Castle.
Markinch railway station
Railway station
Markinch railway station is a railway station…
Balgonie Castle
Castle
Balgonie Castle is located on the south bank of the… Balgonie Castle is situated 1½ miles south of Star.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Markinch and Milton of Balgonie.
Milton of Balgonie
Village
Milton of Balgonie is a small village in central Fife, Scotland. Milton of Balgonie is situated 1½ miles south of Star.
Star
- Category: locality
- Location
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Latitude
56.21756° or 56° 13′ 3″ north
Longitude
-3.10891° or 3° 6′ 32″ west
Open location code
9C8R6V9R+2C
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Basque to French—“Star” goes by many names.
- Basque: “Star”
- Dutch: “Star, Fife”
- French: “Star”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Star Village Hall and Kennoyway Star Hearts FC.
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