| Static image name | Springfield - geograph.org.uk - 121804.jpg |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Os grid reference | NO34151189 |
| Coordinates | 56.2947°N 3.0617°W |
| Post town | CUPAR |
| Postcode area | KY |
| Postcode district | KY15 |
| Unitary scotland | Fife |
| Lieutenancy scotland | Fife |
| Constituency westminster | North East Fife |
| Constituency scottish parliament | North East Fife |
Springfield is a town[1] on the edge of the Howe of Fife, 3 miles (4.8 km) to the south-west of the town of Cupar, Fife, Scotland.[2]
The origin of the community is thought to be from the linen industry in the 19th century. The Church of Scotland parish church was built in 1861, and now shares a minister with nearby Ceres and Kemback. The church garden was originally intended to be a cemetery, but the high water table prevented this. The community is surrounded by fields; agriculture is still an important part of the economy of north east Fife (although few Springfield residents work in agriculture).
After World War II, a considerable number of council houses were built in the village, creating new communities in Crawley Crescent, Tarvit Terrace and several other streets. Many of these local authority-owned houses have since been bought by their former tenants. One of the largest local employers is Stratheden Hospital, a psychiatric hospital located between Springfield and Cupar. Springfield has a pub, shop, parish church, village hall, primary school and a railway station on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen Line.
Notable people
Agnes Fraser (1876–1968) actress and soprano[3]
References
- ^ "Scotland has 33 new towns. Where are they and what's it like living there?". BBC News. 2025-11-27. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ^ "Springfield, Fife". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Stage Beauty". www.stagebeauty.net. Retrieved 2024-03-23.