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About Leuchars


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.



Local News


15/May/2009 Hello all Just to let you know i have now been offered accommodation for the night of the 2nd June over in Stathkiness. Many thanks to you all , ... more


15/May/2009 Members of the 1st Leuchars Guides have visited the studios of Radio Tay. The girls have been completing the 'Communications Go For It', a... more


10/May/2009 Temporary Traffic Restrictions - Section of C25 Toll Rd./Clay Rd. Balmullo (the road between the Leuchars Railway station and Balmullo). S... more


17/Apr/2009 Leuchars a key venue in public transport scheme. Hundreds of new parking spaces are likely to be created in north east Fife in a bid to encourage... more


14/Apr/2009 I placed an article earlier this year asking for help with any type of accommodation be it hotel or a place to pitch my tent for 1 night. As part... more


03/Mar/2009 Hello, Im a 17 year old from Leuchars, I will be taking my football coaching qualifications shortly and doing volutary football coaching with the... more


27/Feb/2009 People visiting Tentsmuir Forest are being urged to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Bid Strachan, from Forestry Commiss... more


13/Feb/2009 Twelve new recruits have been formally enrolled as members of 2345 (Leuchars) Squadron Air Training Coprs by Squadron Padre, Rev. Dr. James Conno... more


28/Jan/2009 The Leuchars Community Drama Group meets every Wednesday evening during School Term time in the HIVE building in Leuchars. ... more


12/Dec/2008 PEOPLE power looks to have saved GP services in Balmullo and Leuchars. Residents in both villages have been celebrating news that a new dispensin... more


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Local History


Our historical articles section currently includes 8 articles.

Some random articles are:

Earlshall Castle

Cupar Corn Exchange

Old Time Leuchars Worthies

RAF Leuchars Station History

Leuchars in 1846

Leuchars in the 1920's



Photo Gallery


View 30 historical photos.

View 123 recent photos.

We're always looking to add more to this section so please get in-touch if you have any hidden away.



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Earlshall Castle


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 >>

Earlshall Castle

Upcoming Events


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 you can use the 'Add an event' button below, or send us the details via the feedback section.


Tuesday, July 28th Fife's Got Talent heats to be held at the Byre Theatre. Tuesday July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th July. 7pm. Grand Final live on stage at the St Andrews Inside Out Festival on Saturday 1st August 2:30pm. Entry fee £5, Tickets £3. £500 1st prize! All ages and talents welcome. For more information and an application for visit www.byretheatre.com or visit the theatre at Abbey Street, St Andrews. Fifes Got Talent is a charity fundraiser in support of the following charities: The Byre Theatre of St Andrews, Byre Youth Theatre, Leuchars Community Drama Group.


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 07590454112.

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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Community Council News


14/May/2009 Paul Docherty (environmental) is coming to the June C/C meeting to inform us about the new system re. collecting food waste.... more


01/Mar/2009 The C/C meeting for Tuesday 3rd March is cancelled. Carroll Finnie.... more


22/Jan/2009 Call for Volunteers. The Leuchars Community Council require volunteers to help with the hanging baskets etc. Anybody interested please get in tou... more


07/Jan/2009 name is Clare Symonds from Building Alternatives, I am a community consultation expert. In December I published a report called ‘A Critique... more


12/Jul/2008 Leuchars Community Council members have been, over the past months, discussing ways to brighten up the village. This has been successfully achiev... more


09/Jul/2008 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


05/Jul/2008 Leuchars Community Council have purchased a beehive planter and several barrels. These were filled by members of the Community Council and childr... more


11/May/2008 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


18/Mar/2008 Congratulations from the C/C to Mr & Mrs Allan, of Leuchars, who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently.... more



Councillor News


12/Mar/2009 Councillor Tim Brett has asked if people will support a community payback scheme in Wormit and Newport to clear a core footpath between Newport a... more


03/Feb/2009 Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve Newsletter, January 2009. What’s going on in this edition? This last six months have seen a tremendous ... more


14/Jan/2009 Click here to download the December 2008 St Andrews Hospital Newsletter in PDF... more


07/Jan/2009 Click here to download the January 2009 Eden Estuary Newsletter in MS Word fo... more


17/Mar/2008 Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve Newsletter, January 2008. In this edition, read about the dynamic coast line, management and changes whi... more


27/Jan/2008 Changes to Waste Collections Service... on 3rd March 2008, East Fife will experience a change to the waste collection service. Approx... more


28/Oct/2007 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


28/Oct/2007 Click here to view the 2007 Eden Estuary LNR Annual Report. Posted by: Cllr Tim Brett.... more


03/Oct/2007 Leuchars Station road repairs. Essential carriageway resurfacing and drainage in Station Road Leuchars will be taking place between the 15th and ... more


02/Oct/2007 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



Local Business & Services


This section provides category links to the local businesses & services pages:

 

Community Hall
Doctor
Education
Park
Transport



Walking and Cycling


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.

Tentsmuir Forest by Leuchars

The Ice House walk @ Kinshaldy is 3 miles.



St Athernase


Standing proudly above the picturesque village of Leuchars in the historic Kingdom of Fife is the truly remarkable St Athernase Church. read more >>

St Athernase Leuchars







This project is supported by Leuchars Community Council [June 2007 - present]