Weighbridge testing
The weighbridge test unit is used by Scottish local authorities to test weighbridges in their area, to ensure compliance with the Weights and Measures Act 1985.
Please refer to the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 for full details.
The vehicle is specially designed for the carriage of calibrated heavy weights for testing weighbridges and other high-capacity weighing equipment.
The vehicle and driver can be hired by businesses for verification, and calibration. or servicing of weighbridges and other heavy weighing equipment.
If you require information about hiring the weighbridge test unit, please email epps.fees@fife.gov.uk
Public weighbridges in Fife
The following weighbridges in Fife are available for public use. Please contact the operator of the weighbridge you wish to use, to confirm the price and opening hours prior to visiting.
List of weighbridges
Angle Park Sand and Gravel, Melville Gates, Ladybank, Fife, KY15 7RF.
Telephone: 01337 830303
Opening Hours:
Mon - Thur: 7.30 am - 5 pm
Fri: 7.30 am - 4.30 pm
Sat: 7.30 am - 11.30 am
Weighbridge Details: Plate size: 15m x 3m; capacity: 50,000 kg
Special Requirements: None
Noble Foods Ltd, Mill Strathore Farm, Strathore Road, Thornton, Fife, KY1 4DX.
Telephone: 01592 775528
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 3 pm
Weighbridge Details: Plate size: 15m x 3m; capacity: 50,000 kg
Special Requirements: Clean vehicles only
ENVA Scotland Ltd, Cable Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2SY.
Telephone: 01592 775185
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9 am -12 noon
Weighbridge Details: Plate size: 15m x 3m; capacity: 50,000 kg
Special Requirements: None
Thomas Muir (Metals) Ltd, Den Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 2ER.
Telephone: 01592 202222
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Sat: 8 am - 12 noon
Weighbridge Details: Plate size: 15m x 3m; capacity: 50,000 kg
Special Requirements: None
Thomas Muir (Rosyth) Ltd, Cromarty Campus, Rosyth, KY11 2YB.
Telephone: 01383 420000
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm
Sat 8 am - 12 noon
Weighbridge Details: Plate size: 15m x 3m; capacity: 50,000 kg
Special Requirements: None
If you need a public weighing certificate, please contact us at trading.standards@fife.gov.uk
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