New homes in Methil

Occupying an excellent spot along the east coast of Scotland, on the opposite shore of the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh, Methil is a 50-minute drive from the capital city. A similar journey from Perth and closer to Dundee and Dunfermline, new homes in Methil are an hour’s drive from the historic city of Stirling


With lots more history right on your doorstep, as well as miles of coastline and some superb beaches to explore, this is a stunning part of the UK to call home. You could do just that when you pick out one of our latest developments near Methil, which you can see below. 

Kingslaw Gait
Kingslaw Gait
Boreland Avenue, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 2BN
  • £206,995 to £289,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Kingslaw Gait is located in the popular seaside town of Kirkcaldy, where you will find a range of 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Local amenities are not in short supply, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and leisure activities close by. Not to mention, an abundance of countryside parks, beaches, and golf clubs are also in the area.
Merchant Quay
Merchant Quay
Salamander Street, Leith, EDINBURGH CITY, EH6 7HR
  • £252,995 to £298,995
  • 1 and 2 bedroom
  • Final 2 homes remain for a 2024 move. There is plenty to do on your doorstep in Leith from visiting The Shore to Leith Links Park, just minutes from the development, and the city centre is a 20-min bus/10-min tram ride away. Regular bus services can take you further throughout Edinburgh, and the tram service travels from Newhaven, through Leith, to Edinburgh Airport.
St Clements View
St Clements View
Auburn Locks, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8FE
  • £269,995 to £286,995
  • 3 bedroom
  • At St Clements View, we are building 3 and 4 bedroom terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes, each with their own garden. You can enjoy city and country living with a multitude of countryside and coastal parks nearby. There are also a number of great transport and road links close by. Visit our second St Clements phase: St Clements Brae.
St Clements Brae
St Clements Brae
Auburn Locks, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8FE
  • £269,995 to £469,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • We are building a range of 3 and 4 bedroom homes, each with their own garden. With a great variety of local amenities close by, these homes are perfect for those looking to get on the property ladder or looking for more space. For commuters, the development is next to the A1, allowing easy access to main road links. Visit our second St Clements phase: St Clements View.
Gilmerton Heights
Gilmerton Heights
Bannerman Cruick, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH17 8SH
  • £328,995 to £450,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Gilmerton Heights is a community of new homes in the south of Edinburgh, just 7 miles from the city centre. Choose your new home from a range of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached homes. If you are looking for semi-rural living that has great transport links and amenities in abundance nearby, then this is the location for you.
Barratt @ West Craigs
Barratt @ West Craigs
Brogan Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH12 0DE
  • £399,995 to £604,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Barratt @ West Craigs is a new community of family homes in north-west Edinburgh. There are plenty of local amenities nearby and on site; there will be a new school, health centre and nursery. The development is situated near the City Bypass which connects to other main road links across the central belt. There are also plenty of regular bus, tram and train services within easy reach.
Keiller's Rise
Keiller's Rise
Mains Loan, Dundee, Dundee City, DD4 7DF
  • £164,995 to £339,995
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Located within the heart of Dundee's Mains Loan community is a quality collection of apartments and homes. Explore a fantastic choice of modern 2 bed apartments, or 3 to 4 bed family homes. If you’re looking for a great lifestyle with a range of schools, work, leisure amenities and handy transport connections all within reach register now and discover offers to help you move.  
Burnbrae Meadow
Burnbrae Meadow
Shale Road, Winchburgh, West Lothian, EH52 6RD
  • £282,995 to £460,995
  • 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Selling from Caisteal Gardens
Huntingtower
Huntingtower
1 Charolais Lane, East Huntingtower, Perth, PERTH & KINROSS, PH1 3JH
  • £214,995 to £387,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Explore new 3 and 4 bedroom family homes in a vibrant new community at Castle View, Huntingtower. Ideally located off the A95 on the outskirts of Perth, discover energy-efficient homes, perfect if you're looking to join or move up the property ladder. You'll be well connected to the city centre and beyond, whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside. Register and learn about our offers.
Woodland Gait
Woodland Gait
Houstoun Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7AA
  • £308,995 to £419,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Woodland Gait is a development of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached homes in Livingston. The well-connected town is an ideal place to call home with plenty to see and do in the local area. You can reach the M8 in less than 10 minutes, making your daily commute that little bit easier. Livingston North Train Station is also just a 5-minute drive away.
Harwood Park
Harwood Park
1 Old School Avenue, Polbeth, West Lothian, EH55 8QN
  • From £349,995
  • 4 bedroom
  • Be at the heart of where it's happening, at our development Harwood Park. Perfect for commuters with quick access to the M8 motorway and other main road links, meaning you can easily reach Glasgow and Edinburgh from your new home.

Live the life

Located on the Scottish coast within commuting distance of Edinburgh, Methil is a thriving town with lots for the whole family to see and do in the local area. Whether you’re exploring beaches, visiting historic sites or taking the kids for a day of family fun, there’s something for everyone close to your new home in Methil.

Things to see and do

Methil is a seaside town, close to the beautiful Leven Beach and Promenade as well as Ravenscraig Park and Yellowcraig. If you like to get active, Fife is also home to the Michael Woods Sport and Leisure Centre, while there are lots of opportunities to go horse riding nearby at The Scottish Equestrian Centre, Barbarafield Riding School and Kilconquhar Castle Equestrian Centre.

For families with young children, there are plenty of places to explore with the children close to your new home in Methil, including The Scottish Deer Centre, Fife Heritage Railway and Muddy Boots, while Edinburgh is near enough for day trips into the city for a spot of retail therapy. 

If you’re interested in historic events, you can find out more about Methil in times gone by at the Heritage Centre, Scotland’s Secret Nuclear Bunker, and the Scottish Fisheries Museum. Other places of interest in the local area include Festival Gardens, Riverside Park and Craigtoun Country Park.

Education

If you have school-age children, Methil is home to Aberhill Primary School, Methil Primary and Community School, and Kirkland High School. For older kids and adults thinking about studying for a degree, the University of St Andrews and the University of Dundee School of Nursing and Midwifery are both within commuting distance. If you don’t mind longer travel times, Edinburgh’s universities are also within reach of the town.

Getting to Methil

Located close to the A915, Methil has good transport links by road, with quick commuting times to Fife, St Andrews and beyond. Although there’s no train station in the town, there are rail services available nearby in Kirkcaldy and Markinch.

From both Fife and Kirkcaldy, the journey to Methil takes around 20 minutes, while the drive from St Andrews and Dunfermline takes 30 minutes depending on traffic. If you’re travelling to the town from Edinburgh, the journey takes around one hour five minutes via the A92. The trip from Glasgow takes slightly longer, with a journey time of one hour 15 minutes via the M80.

If you’re going on holiday, Edinburgh Airport is only a 45 minute drive from Methil, so the start of your holiday will be quick and hassle-free.