Fairykirk

Fairykirk is first documented on an 1856 Ordnance Survey map. According to the OS Name Book, the name refers to ‘a small cliff on the top of a steep brow, supposed by some to be a resort of fairies'.^[1] Fairy Kirk road in neighbouring Rosyth takes its name from Fairykirk.

A small open cast stone quarry, Fairykirk quarry, once operated at Fairykirk.^[2][3]

On 22 February 1992, 1.72 hectares of Fairykirk was designated as part of the Ferry Hills site of special scientific interest by NatureScot.^[4][5]

Fairykirk is currently scrubland and wooded hilltops.^[6] According to Fife Council, Fairykirk represents a popular area with walkers, dog walkers, mountain bikers, and climbers.^[2]