Burntisland

Burntisland is a burgh in Fife, Scotland on the Firth of Forth. The seaside resort is known for its sandy blue flag beach and the 15th century Rossend Castle.

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Burntisland is known for its traditional summer fair and Highland games day.

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"The Binn", a hill to the rear of the town, is a landmark of the Fife coastline, a volcanic plug rising 193m (632ft) above sea level.

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The area was formerly a centre for shale oil production, shipbuilding, and alumina refining.

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On April 29, 2004, Burntisland was granted Fairtrade Town status.

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Fife: :This article is about the area in Scotland. For other uses, see Fife (disambiguation)....

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