Towns & cities · Central Scotland
West Wemyss
West Wemyss — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glenrothes with Thornton · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Wemyss is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1333°, -3.0833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Wemyss ( Scottish Gaelic: Uaimheis an Iar) is a village lying on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, in Fife, Scotland. According to the 2007 population estimate, the village has a population of 237. The village was granted burgh of barony status in 1525, bearing the name from the Wemyss family who lived in Wemyss Castle.
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Background
History
]] The village of West Wemyss began as a settlement around the site of Wemyss Castle which developed into a centre for the salt industry in the area. In July 1501, the Wemyss family disputed ownership and costs of a share of the coal and saltpans with the Livingstones of Drumry. The rights to a share had been granted by David Wemyss of Muthill in November 1428. An epidemic of plague arrived in Scotland in July 1584, brought to West Wemyss in a ship called a crayer. A harbour was later built in 1621 by the Wemyss family for the use of coal exportation from the pits on the lands of their estate. The industry, which saw trade with England and The Low Countries, started to struggle once the new…
Visiting
The West Wemyss development trust have been pivotal in the re-creation of village services. A 2009 report identified various options for the Wemyss Arms, a disused pub. In 2012 the building has been re-opened as a bistro, cafe, shop and bunkhouse, providing much needed local facilities.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1333, -3.0833
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY1 4SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Glenrothes with Thornton — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q282073 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Wemyss (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Wemyss - geograph.org.uk - 1160043.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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West Wemyss is a village located in central Scotland. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
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Things to see in West Wemyss
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St Adrian's Church And Churchyard, Main Street, West Wemyss — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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War Memorial, Croftamorie, West Wemyss
War Memorial, Croftamorie, West Wemyss — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
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Belvedere Hotel, West Wemyss
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Wemyss?
- West Wemyss is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY1 4SW).
- What is West Wemyss?
- West Wemyss — village in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to West Wemyss?
- The nearest railway station is Glenrothes with Thornton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY1 4SW.
- Is West Wemyss free to visit?
- Yes, West Wemyss is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Wemyss?
- The nearest railway station is Glenrothes with Thornton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY1 4SW.