Earlsferry

Earlsferry is a coastal settlement in Fife, Scotland, on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. It lies to the east of Elie and is part of the East Neuk of Fife. The area is within the civil parish of Elie and Earlsferry and the council area of Fife.

The name and origin relate to a historic ferry crossing between the Firth of Forth and the opposite shore at North Queensferry. A ferry served this route from medieval times until the 19th century, contributing to the settlement's development as a crossing point before the advent of modern bridges and road networks.

Today, Earlsferry is primarily residential, with coastal scenery and access to beaches and walks along the shore. It is adjacent to Elie, which provides a broader range of services and amenities. The locality is part of a scenic stretch of the Fife coast that attracts visitors for its scenery and proximity to golf courses and other recreations in the East Neuk area.

Transport links connect the village to nearby towns by road; the region is served by broader transport networks in Fife, including rail and bus services in larger nearby settlements.