Burntisland

Burntisland (listen, Scots: Bruntisland) is a former Royal burgh and parish in Fife, Scotland, on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. It was previously known as Wester Kinghorn or Little Kinghorn. The town has a population of 6,269 (2011) 6,254 (2022).

Burntisland is known locally for its award-winning sandy beach, the 15th-century Rossend Castle, as well as the traditional summer fair and Highland games day. To the north of the town there is a hill called the Binn, which is a landmark of the Fife coastline; it is a volcanic plug, and rises 193 metres (632 ft) above sea level.