Newton of Balcormo

Newton of Balcormo is a hamlet in Fife, North East Scotland, Scotland. Newton of Balcormo is situated nearby to the village Arncroach, as well as near the hamlet Gillingshill.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kellie Castle and Newark Castle.

Kellie Castle

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Kellie Castle is a castle just outside Arncroach and below the dominant hill in the area, Kellie Law. It is about 4 kilometres north of Pittenweem in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.

Newark Castle is a ruin located just west of St Monans, on the east coast of Fife, Scotland. The building, built in the 15th century, stands in a dramatic location, overlooking the North Sea. Newark Castle is situated 2 miles south of Newton of Balcormo.

St Monans Church

Church

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St Monans Church is situated 2 miles south of Newton of Balcormo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arncroach and Abercrombie.

Arncroach

Village

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Arncroach is a small village situated in the east of Fife, four miles inland of the fishing village of Pittenweem and around 10 miles away from St Andrews, on the east coast of Scotland.

Abercrombie

Hamlet

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Abercrombie is a village in Fife, Scotland. Abercrombie, recorded in 1157-60 as Abercrumbin, means 'mouth of the river Crombie'. The first element is the Pictish word aber 'river mouth'.