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Leuchars is located on the east coast of Scotland in Fife, near St Andrews.
St Andrews University is just 6 miles from Leuchars.
Leuchars has good bus and rail links. The railway car park has recently been upgraded and accommodates more parking spaces. A covered walkway is also in situ. There are busses every 15 minutes to Dundee and St Andrews.
A ten-minute drive leads to Tentsmuir Forest and Kinshaldy Beach beyond. Enjoy miles of clean, sandy beaches.
Dundee and St Andrews are within easy commuting distance.
Dundee, Scotlands 4th largest city offers Cinemas, a leisure centre, Ice rink, Repertory Theatre, and for the ladies shops galore.
Nearby St Andrews has a leisure centre, Byre Theatre and Cinema.
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11/Jul/08 Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve is holding a special family open day next week for local people to have fun and learn more about the reserve. more
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11/Jul/08 A new fair trade venture has been set up in Leuchars. “Simply Fair” has been formed by a group of local women who care about the environment, a b... more
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11/Jul/08 Two airmen from RAF Leuchars are undertaking a sponsored walk to raise funds to support people with Parkinson's, their families and carers in Fif... more
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04/Jul/08 Naked ambition: Mothers of children at Leuchars day care centre are taking a bold (and occasionally breezy) approach to raising money to ... more
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04/Apr/08 The charity action group at RAF Leuchars has made a £1,000 donation to the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS). Sgt. Phi... more
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01/Feb/08 Phase One of a controversial housing development which it is feared could double the size of Leuchars has been given the nod. Bett Homes and Ogil... more
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10/Jan/08 I am currently working in leuchars as a care worker and currently seeking somewhere to stay is there any lets available nearby? Craig Mellis (079... more
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28/Oct/07 Unauthorised Land use by Travellers / Gypsies. As you may be aware, land is being occupied by members of a Travelling Community near to Five Road... more
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18/Sep/07 A new drama group is being launched on Sep 26th at Leuchars Primary School. They intend to meet every wednesday (school term-time) thereafter in ... more
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24/Aug/07 Fife Council is re-appraising the housing land part of the Structure Plan. To have your say on the proposed new housing figures for Leuchars go a... more
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Earlshall Castle, near Leuchars, has its origins in the 16th C. It is currently lived in as a privately owned home, not open to the public. It gardens are quite spectacular. read more >>
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This is a great place to advertise upcoming community events. If you know of a future event that you would like to see listed here please send us the details via the feedback section.
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Jazzercise classes are held every Thursday at Leuchars Primary School 6.30pm and every Saturday at Henderson Hall 11am. All ages and fitness levels welcome. For further details please visit fifefitness.co.uk or contact Elizabeth on 01334 838515.
Lodge Earlshall no.1292 meets in the Henderson Hall every 2nd and 4th Thursday from April to September.
Cycling - Leuchars Freewheelers
A volunteer cycling initiative to bring like-minded people together for monthly cycle rides. The emphasis is on enjoyment and there are plenty stops for rests and photographs along the way. Bring a packed-lunch or eat in a comfortable cafe on our route. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please register before coming along. Ride dates and information at the website.
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12/Jul/08 Leuchars Community Council members have been, over the past months, discussing ways to brighten up the village.
This has been successfu... more
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09/Jul/08 Meetings were held in the Hive on Tuesday 8th July & 6.30pm and Wednesday 9th July @ 9am to consult with the community regarding the proposed... more
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05/Jul/08 Leuchars Community Council have purchased a beehive planter and several barrels. These were filled by members of the Community Council and childr... more
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11/May/08 Leuchars has £50,000 available in the Locality Budget. The community Council is interested to hear from anyone how they would like this mon... more
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18/Mar/08 Congratulations from the C/C to Mr & Mrs Allan, of Leuchars, who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
recently.
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17/Mar/08 Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve Newsletter, January 2008. In this edition, read about the dynamic coast line, management and changes whi... more
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27/Jan/08
Changes to Waste Collections Service... on 3rd March 2008, East Fife will experience a change to the waste collection service. Approx... more
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28/Oct/07 Leuchars and Balmullo Surgeries. Over the past few months there have been an increasing number of patients who have failed to take up thei... more
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28/Oct/07 Click here to view the 2007 Eden Estuary LNR Annual Report. Posted by: Cllr Tim Brett.... more
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03/Oct/07 Leuchars Station road repairs. Essential carriageway resurfacing and drainage in Station Road Leuchars will be taking place between the 15th and ... more
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02/Oct/07 Core Paths. Background: All local authorities and the two national parks in Scotland have a statutory duty to produce a core path plan for formal... more
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19/Sep/07 Click here to view the Leuchars September 2007 News Update by Cllr Maggie Taylor.... more
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Need a break? Give your eyes a rest, get some fresh air and gentle excercise...take a walk or cycle around the village.
Maybe even venture into Tentsmuir Forest or along its sandy beach.
The Ice House walk @ Kinshaldy is 3 miles.
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Standing proudly above the picturesque village of Leuchars in the historic Kingdom of Fife is the truly remarkable St Athernase Church. read more >>
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