Summary
Comrie (/ˈkʌmri/ locally or /ˈkɒmri/ ⓘ);[2] is a village in Fife, Scotland, located immediately west of the neighbouring village of Oakley, 6.2 miles (9.98 km) west of Dunfermline on the A907.[3] In 2019 it had an estimated population of 810.[4]
| Comrie | |
|---|---|
  Comrie Location within Fife | |
| Area | 0.199 km2 (0.077 sq mi) |
| Population | 830 (mid-2020 est.)[1] |
| • Density | 4,171/km2 (10,800/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | NT0188 |
| Council area | |
| Shire county | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Description edit
The village primarily consists of modern housing schemes. There is also a community centre and one pub. Services including a health centre are located in Oakley. The Comrie Burn runs through the south of the village, and the Blair Burn to the east separates Comrie from Oakley.
Education edit
Children in Comrie are within the catchment area of Inzievar (non-denominational) and Holy Name (Catholic) primary schools, both located in one building in Oakley. High school pupils attend Queen Anne (non-denominational) or St Columba's, both located in Dunfermline.
Transport edit
The 4, 6 and 28 bus services run from Comrie through to Dunfermline.
References edit
- ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Fife Place-name Data :: Comrie". fife-placenames.glasgow.ac.uk.
- ^ "Comrie". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Comrie". City Population De. Retrieved 5 October 2020.