Cowdenbeath is a town in west Fife in Scotland situated south-west of Lochgelly and a couple of miles east of Dunfermline. Originally an agricultural settlement Cowdenbeath has been in existence sitting on the main route to Perth with its coaching inn, now the Bruce Hotel, built c1820. With the discovery of iron and coal the town grew into a mining community from 1844 and was known as the colliery capital of the Fife coalfield. The railway arrived in 1849 enabling economical export of the iron and coal; this ensured a boom in the growth of mining earning the town the nick name ‘the Chicago of Fife’ until the pits went out of production closing down from the1930s to the1960’s. Cowdenbeath is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base to visit the attractions of Fife with holiday accommodation, a variety of supermarkets, shops and outdoor market each Thursday afternoon. There are cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs with lively night-life. The town has a bowling green, a Community Leisure Centre with swimming pool and fitness gyms, a stock-car racing circuit at the Cowdenbeath Racewall and its own local football team Cowdenbeath FC. Nearby the Lochore Meadows Country Park and Loch have walks, picnic areas and activities including canoeing, in the park lie the remains of the 14th century Lochore Castle.
Dentist
Estate Agent
Action Property Sales
Atholl Stuart Anderson Properties
Delmor Estate Agents
Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Central Bar
Coaledge Tavern
Crystal Bar
Drop Inn
Dunvegan Bar
Fountain
Glen Tavern
Junction Bar
Kirkford Tavern
New Goth
Old Cross Guns Inn
Silver Birch
Restaurant
Drop InnGalley Restaurant
Kashmir Paradise
La Ducal
Old Cross Guns Inn
Shimla Palace
Silver Birch
School
Beath High School
Cowdenbeath Primary School
Foulford Primary School
Hill of Beath Primary School
Taxi
Buckle's Taxis
Cowdenbeath Taxis Services
Smart Travel
Sports Clubs
Cowdenbeath Football Club (Football)
Destination Judo (Cowdenbeath) (Martial Arts)
Shops
Boots
Acorn Pet Centres Ltd
Hallmark Cards
Places to Stay near Cowdenbeath
Halfway House Hotel (2.58 miles)
Welcome to the Halfway House Hotel. Nestled in the countryside, to the North of Dunfermline, a warm and friendly welcome awaits you. We are a privately owned and operated, 12-bedroom ... More
Travelodge Dunfermline (3.06 miles)
Travelodge Dunfermline is located just over 2 miles from Dunfermline Train Station, 15 miles from Edinburgh Airport, 1 mile from Dunfermline Athletic FC, close to Abbot House, Dunfermline Abbey, and Deep Sea World. This non-smoking ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Dunfermline (3.11 miles)
Located within easy reach of the M90, junction 3. Situated on Fife Leisure Park with facilities such as a cinema and bowling alley just a short walk from the hotel. Local attractions include Dunfermline Abbey ... More | visit websiteExpress by Holiday inn Dunfermline (3.28 miles)
Dunfermline hotels just don't come any better than the award winning Express by Holiday Inn Dunfermline hotel.
Opened in 2006 and awarded an Intercontinental Hotels Group Torchbearer Award in 2007 ... More | visit website
Aberdour Hotel (4.35 miles)
A friendly, family-run hotel situated in one of Fife's picturesque coastal villages, specialising in fresh fare, using local Scottish produce where possible.
Real ale is always available on tap, and the establishment ... More
Pitbauchlie House Hotel (5.13 miles)
Set in 3 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens, this former country style house has been transformed into a modern hotel with sophisticated facilities. These include 3 bars, an a la carte ... More
Rooms@29 Bruce Street (5.39 miles)
The hotel offers affordable luxury and first class entertainment in the city centre of Dunfermline. All bedrooms are ensuite, have dvds and high speed internet access. Adjoining the hotel is a live music/club/bar and restaurant ... More | visit website
Boreland Lodge (5.39 miles)
This family-run budget hotel is conveniently located close to Edinburgh and next to the Forth Road Bridge and the Forth Rail Bridge; Roysth is only a few minutes away. The hotel is ... More
Inglewood Guest House (5.39 miles)
City Hotel (5.42 miles)
Is receiving value for money important to you? Are you looking for the reassuring service and quality which comes from a business established for over 200 years? Thank you for ... More
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