Glenrothes

Glenrothes ( listen; /ɡlɛnˈrɒθɨs/, glen-ROTH-iss; Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Ràthais) is a large town situated in the heart of Fife, in east-central Scotland. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) from both Edinburgh, which lies to the south and Dundee to the north. The town had an estimated population of 38,750 in 2008, making it the third largest settlement in Fife. The name Glenrothes comes from its historical link with the Earl of Rothes who owned much of the land upon which the new town has been built; "Glen" (Scottish for valley) was added to the name to avoid confusion with Rothes in Moray and in recognition that the town lies in a river valley.