Cults, Fife

Cults is a small parish and hamlet close to the centre of the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. It lies mainly in the Howe of Fife, and about 4+12 miles (7.2 km) south-west of the nearest town - Cupar. The parish is about 2+13 miles (3.8 km) long and 1+13 miles (2.1 km) wide.

Cults
Parish and Hamlet
Overlooking the farmland of Cults from Cults Hill
Cults
Location within Fife
OS grid referenceNO352092
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCUPAR
Postcode districtKY15
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
  • North East Fife
Scottish Parliament
  • North East Fife

The parish contains various villages, farms and hamlets including Cults, Pitlessie, Crossgates and Walton. The only archaeological site of any importance seems to be a fort on the western slope of Walton Hill.

Its name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic cùilt meaning a corner or recess.

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