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Pettycur Bay, Kinghorn
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About Pathhead Sands, Kirkcaldy
Pathhead Sands runs along the east side of Kirkcaldy beneath Ravenscraig Castle and park. Kirkcaldy had several potteries until the early 20th century (including Methven and Wemyss Ware), and seconds and breakages were thrown on the shore, so its beaches are known for sea pottery. Collectors also find a good amount of sea glass along the rocky sections.
Sea glass at Pathhead Sands, Kirkcaldy
A good amount of glass along the rocky stretches under Ravenscraig Castle, including cobalt, teal, seafoam and soft blue alongside white, green and amber. Kirkcaldy is also known for sea pottery, including spongeware and Wemyss pieces.
Visiting Pathhead Sands, Kirkcaldy
- Safety
- Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.
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Sources
- seaglassmap.com : Community pin: great all along the rocky bits beneath Ravenscraig Castle; cobalt, teal, white, green, amber, seafoam, soft blue.
- scotsman.com : No. 6: beaches in and around Kirkcaldy are particularly good for sea pottery.
- odysseyseaglass.com : Seller's sea glass and pottery (incl. Wemyss pottery) come mainly from Kirkcaldy and Musselburgh.
- coastmagazine.co.uk : Kirkcaldy's potteries discarded seconds on the beach, which return to the tideline tumbled smooth.
Last updated 23 October 2026
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