Burntisland Railway Station is located in the town of Burntisland. It’s managed by ScotRail and is on the Train Sim World featured Fife Circle Line.
Significance
- The station was the terminus of the world’s first train ferry, which was invented by Sir Thomas Bouch.
- The train ferry was used to transport vehicles across the Firth of Forth from Granton near Edinburgh.
- The station became redundant when the Forth Bridge was opened in 1890.
History
- The town of Burntisland was granted burgh status by James V in 1541.
- The town gained independence from the barony of Kinghorn in 1586.
- The name Burntisland may have come from the burning of fishermens huts on an islet that is now part of the docks.
- The name may also come from the Gaelic words meaning the island beyond the bend.
Other information
- Burntisland is a coastal town with an award-winning sandy beach, Rossend Castle, and the Burntisland Links.
- Burntisland has a major golf club, boat club, and climbing club.
Burntisland Station Location
Burntisland, Scotland
