landmark
St Andrews
Historic university town and home of golf, with a ruined cathedral, medieval castle and the world-famous Old Course links.
21 km · about 25 min drive
EuropeUnited KingdomScotland
Kennoway
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
About Kennoway
Kennoway works well as a base: 10 minutes from Buckhaven, 30km from Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
Kennoway is in Scotland, United Kingdom, with about 4,600 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Buckhaven, about 4 km away.
Kennoway is a village in Fife, Scotland, near the larger population centres in the area of Leven and Methil. It had an estimated population of
4,570 in 2020. It is about three miles inland from the Firth of Forth, north of Leven. This position gave it importance in the old days while travelling by coach, for theRead more
stage road ran through Kennoway from the ferry at Pettycur, through Ceres, and on to St Andrews. The street known as "The Causeway" was also added to part of the Fife Pilgrim Way in 2019 due ties with St Kenneth, the Causeway being part of one of the designated conservation areas by Fife Council
Where to Stay in Kennoway
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Kennoway.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Kennoway.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kennoway?
Within an hour or so of Kennoway: St Andrews (21 km), Anstruther Fish Bar (22 km), V&A Dundee (28 km), Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Kennoway?
The nearest famous roads are The Royal Mile, Cairnwell Pass and Glen Lyon.
Where is Kennoway?
Kennoway is in Scotland, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Buckhaven.
Road trip
Drive to Kennoway
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Kennoway. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 4,600
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 56.2108, -3.0492
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
Full driving guide for United KingdomTags
Worth the detour from Kennoway
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
restaurant
Anstruther Fish Bar
Multiple UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year winner on the harbourfront of the East Neuk's prettiest fishing town, frying haddock landed along the Fife coast. Eat on the sea wall watching the boats.
22 km · about 25 min drive
museum
V&A Dundee
Scotland's first design museum in a striking Kengo Kuma waterfront building, celebrating the country's rich design heritage.
28 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
Ancient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
30 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Knockhill Racing Circuit
Scotland's national motorsport centre, a compact but thrilling circuit with sharp elevation changes near Dunfermline.
30 km · about 35 min drive
historic highway
The Royal Mile
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
30 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
The High Kirk of Edinburgh with its distinctive crown spire, mother church of Presbyterianism on the Royal Mile.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Calton Hill
An accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Kennoway
- 30 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
- 30 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
- 30 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
- 32 kmQueensferry CrossingThe world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
- 75 kmQueen's View, Loch TummelA famous viewpoint on the B8019 looking west along Loch Tummel to the cone of Schiehallion.
- 78 kmCairnwell PassThe highest main road in Britain at 670m, where the A93 crosses the Grampians at Glenshee between Braemar and the ski centre. The famously steep Devil's Elbow hairpins lie just below the summit.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Kennoway.
Plan a trip around Kennoway
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Kennoway.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.