Milton of Balgonie

Milton of Balgonie

Milton of Balgonie (About this sound listen ) is a small village in central Fife, Scotland. It is situated 2 miles to the east of Glenrothes between the nearby villages of Markinch and Coaltown of Balgonie to the west and Windygates to the east. Nearby attractions include Balgonie Castle which is situated between Milton and Coaltown, also the Fife Arms hotel which is owned by a former darts player. The ruins of Milton house remain within the woodland of this village where Mary, Queen of Scots sometimes resided.

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Coordinates: 56°11′N 3°06′W / 56.183°N 3.1°W / 56.183; -3.1


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