Tayport, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Tayport is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,810. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tayport
Tayport, also known as Ferry-Port-on-Craig, is a town in Fife, Scotland. It lies on the Firth of Tay opposite Broughty Ferry, a suburb of Dundee. The two were linked by a ferry service until 1939. To the east of Tayport is the vast Tentsmuir Nature Reserve, an area of forested dunes edged by wide sands that continue all the way round to the mouth of the River Eden.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,810 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.4470°, -2.8797° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.8 inches (681 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tayport
Tayport is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,810. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Tayport
Tayport has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 925.7 sq mi (2,397.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.4470°N, 2.8797°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Tayport has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Tayport
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forthill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Grove Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Craigiebarns Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Claypotts Castle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Pius' RC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tayport Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tayport
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| East Coast FM Haddington | easy listening | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| Dundee Radio Club | community radio, field recordings | MP3 320 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tay Bridges Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NOW Radio 80s | 80's, 80s | MP3 |
Museums in Tayport
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Pettigrew Museum | ||||
| Broughty Castle Museum | ||||
| Cupar Heritage Centre | ||||
| D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum | ||||
| Discovery Point | ||||
| Dundee Museum of Transport | ||||
| Dundee Science Centre | ||||
| Fife Folk Museum | ||||
| Gateway to the Glens Museum | ||||
| HMS Unicorn | ||||
| J M Barrie's Birthplace | ||||
| Meffan Institute Museum & Gallery | ||||
| MUSA Collections Centre | ||||
| R&A World Golf Museum | ||||
| Scotstarvit Tower | ||||
| Scottish Fisheries Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Castle Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Andrews Cathedral Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Museum | ||||
| St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum | ||||
| St Monans Heritage Collection | ||||
| Tayside Medical History Museum | ||||
| Tayside Police Museum | ||||
| The McManus | ||||
| The McManus Collection's Unit | ||||
| V&A Dundee | ||||
| Verdant Works | ||||
| Wardlaw Museum |
Libraries in Tayport
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Ardler Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arthurstone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bernard King Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackness Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broughty Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnoustie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldside Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colinsburgh Galloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cupar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dundee Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fintry Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Forfar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| J F Allen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kennoway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirriemuir Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ladybank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Largo Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lochee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martyrs Kirk Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Menzieshill Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Monifieth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pittenweem Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Monans Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tayport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Hub Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| University of St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waid Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitfield Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tayport
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnoustie Farmers' Market | |||||
| Dundee Farmers' Market | |||||
| Forfar Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Tayport
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tayport
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tayport
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tayport
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tayport
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tayport
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tayport
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tayport
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tayport
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tayport
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tayport
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tayport
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tayport
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tayport
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futtle | ||||
| Holy Goat Brewing | ||||
| MòR Beers | ||||
| Redcastle Brewery | ||||
| St Andrews Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Tayport
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tayport
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tayport
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Aboyne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baldardo Field | - | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurencekirk | - | Small Airport |
| Montrose Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherley Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tayport
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballindean Road Post Office | |
| Broughty Ferry Post Office | |
| Tayport Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tayport
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Broughty Ferry Mosque | |
| Broughty Ferry Presbyterian Church | |
| Broughty Free Church | |
| Douglas & Mid Craigie Parish Church | |
| East Church | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Our Lady of Good Councel | |
| St Aidan's | |
| St James’ Parish Church | |
| St Luke's and Queen Street Church | |
| St Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church | |
| St Mary’s Episcopal Church | |
| St Pius' Church | |
| St Stephen's and West Parish Church | |
| Tayport Parish Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tayport?
Tayport has a population of 3,810 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 925.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tayport?
Tayport has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.
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