Overview for Loughrigg, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8TR

Introduction

Dunfermline is a city, parish and former Royal Burgh, in Fife, Scotland, on high ground 3 miles (5 km) from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. The city currently has an estimated population of 58,508. According to the National Records of Scotland, the Greater Dunfermline area has a population of 76,210.

The earliest known settlements in the area around Dunfermline probably date as far back as the Neolithic period. The area was not regionally significant until at least the Bronze Age. The city was first recorded in the 11th century, with the marriage of Malcolm III, King of Scots, and Saint Margaret at the church in Dunfermline. As his Queen consort, Margaret established a new church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, which evolved into an Abbey under their son, David I in 1128. During the reign of Alexander I, the church – later to be known as Dunfermline Abbey – was firmly established as a prosperous royal mausoleum for the Scottish Crown. A total of eighteen royals, including seven Kings, were buried here from Queen Margaret in 1093 to Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany in 1420. Robert the Bruce, otherwise known as Robert I, became the last of the seven Scottish Kings to be buried in 1329. His bones would eventually be re-discovered and re-buried in 1821, when the excavation of the grounds of what had formerly been the eastern section of the Abbey became the site for the new Abbey Church.

The city is a major service centre for west Fife. Dunfermline retains much of its historic significance, as well as providing facilities for leisure. Employment is focused in the service sector, with the largest employer being Sky UK. Other large employers in the area include Amazon (on-line retailer), Best Western (hotels), CR Smith (windows manufacturing), FMC Technologies (offshore energy), Lloyds and Nationwide (both financial services).

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Summary for Loughrigg, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8TR

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Dunfermline South
within
Fife
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near KY11 8TR

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
22
In Progress
72
Completed
0
Cancelled
21

Road Safety near KY11 8TR

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Loughrigg, KY11 8TR that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near KY11 8TR

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Dunfermline and West Fife parliamentary constituency.

Dunfermline and West Fife is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Loughrigg, KY11 8TR

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Local Petrol Station Prices

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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for KY11 8TR

Latitude
56.053055
Longitude
-3.413968

Sunrise and Sunset at KY11 8TR

Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
18:46

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

KY11 8TR is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear8.77%
Cloudy55.92%
Rain11.71%
Windy23.43%
Other0.17%

Average Energy Performance

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Companies Registered at KY11 8TR

Active
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Postcode Details for KY11 8TR

Introduced
1 Dec 1998

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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