Glenrothes
Sign in to saveGlenrothes ( ; ; , ) is a town situated in the heart of Fife, in east-central Scotland. It had a population of 39,277 in the 2011 census, making it the third largest settlement in Fife and the 18th most populous locality in Scotland. Glenrothes is the administrative capital of Fife, containing the headquarters of both Fife Council and Police Scotland Fife Division and is a major service and employment centre within the area.
Key facts
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- From top, left to right: View looking west towards Glenrothes from St Drostan's Cemetery, Riverside Park Pond, Rothes Square, 'Giant Irises' sculpture Leslie Roundabout, 'The Hippo' sculpture in town centre, Ex Terra sculture and bus station.
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- ()
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- ()
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- Settlement
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- 8
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- NO281015
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- Scotland
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- GLENROTHES
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- KY
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- KY6, KY7
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- 01592
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- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
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- Gleann Rathais
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- Fife
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- Fife
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- Mid Fife and Glenrothes
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- Glenrothes
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- Administrative centre and town
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37 sectionsContents
- History
- Toponymy
- Early known settlement
- Glenrothes new town
- Industrial history
- Modern history
- Governance
- Geography
- Built environment and urban form
- Geology
- Climate
- Demography
- Economy
- Industry
- Retail, leisure and service sectors
- Public and voluntary sectors
- Regeneration and future development
- Culture and community
- Public artworks
- Civic and heritage facilities
- Community hospital facilities
- Social clubs, organisations and community events
- Public parks and horticulture
- Sports facilities, clubs and events
- Town twinning
- Notable residents
- Landmarks
- Education
- Primary schools
- List of primary schools
- Secondary schools
- Further education
- Transport
- References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- External links
Glenrothes ( ; ; , ) is a town situated in the heart of Fife, in east-central Scotland. It had a population of 39,277 in the 2011 census, making it the third largest settlement in Fife and the 18th most populous locality in Scotland. Glenrothes is the administrative capital of Fife, containing the headquarters of both Fife Council and Police Scotland Fife Division and is a major service and employment centre within the area.
Planned shortly after World War II as Scotland's second new town, its purpose was to generate economic growth and renewal in central Fife. Initially this was to be done by providing new homes, industries, infrastructure and services needed to support the development of a newly established National Coal Board 'super pit', the Rothes Colliery. The mine closed early in its life and the town's economy thereafter transitioned and diversified, establishing it as an important centre for light industry and playing a significant role in establishing Scotland's Silicon Glen between 1961 and 2000. 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 , meaning "Strength from the earth", which dates back to the founding of the town.