Wemyss Parish
 

   
Wemyss (pronounced Weemz)  takes its name from a Celtic word meaning caves, several of which may be found along the coast.

The parish is bounded by Markinch, Scoonie, Kennoway and Dysart.

It measures about 6 miles by 1.5.

Settlements:

bulletBuckhaven
bulletCoaltown of Wemyss
bulletEast Wemyss
bulletKirkland
bulletMethil
bulletMethilhill
bulletWest Wemyss

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The Firth of Forth from the rocky foreshore at East Wemyss
The prominent hill on the left is Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
 
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Wemyss Parish Church
 
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Caves at East Wemyss
 
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East Wemyss Cemetery and
Macduff Castle
 

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Old postcard.
 

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