Overview for Balfour Gardens, GLENROTHES, KY6 2NJ

Introduction

Glenrothes is a town situated in the heart of Fife, in east-central Scotland. It is about 30 miles (48 km) north of Edinburgh and 30 miles (48 km) south of Dundee. The town had a population of 39,277 in the 2011 census, making it the third largest settlement in Fife and the 19th most populous settlement in Scotland. The name Glenrothes comes from its historical link with the Earl of Rothes, who owned much of the land on which the new town has been built; Glen (Scottish for valley) was added to the name to avoid confusion with Rothes in Moray and in recognition that the town lies in a river valley. The motto of Glenrothes is Ex terra vis, meaning "From the earth strength", which dates back to the founding of the town.

Planned in the late 1940s as one of Scotland's first post-second world war new towns, its original purpose was to support a newly established coal mine, the Rothes Colliery. The mine closed early in its life and the town's economy transitioned and diversified establishing it as an important centre for industry. It played a significant role in establishing Scotland's Silicon Glen between 1961 and 2000 with several major electronics and hi-tech companies setting up facilities in the town. The Glenrothes Development Corporation (GDC), a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation, was established to develop, manage and promote the new town. The GDC, supported by the local authority, oversaw the governance of Glenrothes until the GDC was wound up in 1995, after which all responsibility was transferred to Fife Council.

Glenrothes is the administrative capital of Fife, containing the headquarters of both Fife Council and Police Scotland Fife Division and is a major service centre within the area. It is also a centre for excellence within the high-tech electronics and manufacturing industry sectors; several organisations have their global headquarters in Glenrothes. Major employers include Bosch Rexroth (hydraulics manufacturing), Fife College (education), Leviton (fibre optics manufacturing) and Raytheon (defence and electronics). Glenrothes is unique in Fife as much of the town centre floorspace is internalised within Fife's largest shopping centre, the Kingdom Shopping Centre. Public facilities include a regional sports and leisure centre, two golf courses, major parks, a civic centre and theatre and a college campus.

The town has won multiple horticultural awards in the Beautiful Scotland and Britain in Bloom contests for the quality of its parks and landscaping. It has numerous outdoor sculptures and artworks, a result of the appointment of town artists in the early development of the town. The A92 trunk road provides the principal access to the town, passing through Glenrothes and connecting it to the wider Scottish motorway and trunk road network. A major bus station is located in the town centre, providing regional and local bus services to surrounding settlements.

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Summary for Balfour Gardens, GLENROTHES, KY6 2NJ

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Glenrothes West and Kinglassie
within
Fife
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near KY6 2NJ

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Planned
10
In Progress
39
Completed
0
Cancelled
12

Road Safety near KY6 2NJ

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Glenrothes parliamentary constituency.

Glenrothes is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Peter Grant (Scottish National Party) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Balfour Gardens, KY6 2NJ

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for KY6 2NJ

Latitude
56.18322
Longitude
-3.17829

Sunrise and Sunset at KY6 2NJ

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:45

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

KY6 2NJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.48%
Cloudy71.65%
Rain10.71%
Windy6.04%
Other0.12%

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at KY6 2NJ

Active
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Inactive
3

Postcode Details for KY6 2NJ

Introduced
1 Oct 2008

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