The old harbour was the main port for the Broad Ferry until 1760. The harbour is now dominated by the railway viaduct of 1847.

Kinghorn is now a seaside resort, with beautiful beaches, a golf course, a variety of shops and amenities, Public Library and a Community Centre.

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park is a busy family holiday centre, home to an array of luxury caravans which has a restaurant, bar and a swimming pool. A new Hotel called The Bay has now opened offering stunning views over the River Forth combined with luxury accommodation.

Kinghorn has many historical buildings include the Church Hall, Bow Butts House with its unusual 18th century Doocot. The Parish Church built in 1774 with its bell-tower added in 1894. At the foot of North Overgate stands the Town House and remains of the prison block built 1826.

Kinghorn has two beaches, Kinghorn Beach and Pettycur Bay, which are frequently used by wind surfers.

The cliffs to the west of Pettycur witnessed the tragic death of the Scottish King, Alexander III known as ‘the peaceable king’. On a stormy night in 1286 he accidentally rode his horse off the cliff plunging to his death.

A granite statue of King and horse was erected here as a monument to him.

Kinghorn is a small coastal town in Fife on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, between Kirkcaldy and Burntisland.

Kinghorn became a royal burgh by 1170, making it one of the earliest in Fife. Kinghorn once prospered as a ferry port.