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| Title: |
West Wemyss |
| Description: |
Wemyss is split between two villages, East Wemyss and West Wemyss. West Wemyss is a small
fishing village on the Fife coastal path, just north of Dysart whilst East Wemyss is associated more
with coal mining and is more inland. This view shows West Wemyss on the Fife coast.
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| Date: |
April 2004 |
 |
| Title: |
West Wemyss Church |
| Description: |
This view shows the little church of West Wemyss at the northern edge of the village. |
| Date: |
April 2004 |
 |
| Title: |
Wemyss Castle |
| Description: |
Wemyss Castle sits high on the cliff between the villages of West and East Wemyss and
was built in 1421 and restored in the 1950s. Mary, Queen of Scots first met Lord Darnley
here in 1565. It is still used as a private residence.
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| Date: |
April 2004 |
 |
| Title: |
Wemyss Caves |
| Description: |
Wemyss Caves are famous for the Pictish art dating from the 1st millennium AD and although too dangerous
to visit inside, guided tours are available on special open-days. They are located right on the beach at East Wemyss and
are formed of sandstone which is at the mercy of the sea. The cave shown is called Doo Cave, so-named because it
was used as to keep pigeons. For more
information visit The Wemyss Ancient Caves Society.
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| Date: |
April 2004 |
 |
| Title: |
Wemyss - Macduff's Castle |
| Description: |
Macduff's Castle sits above the Wemyss caves but only a small tower remains.
|
| Date: |
July 1982 |
 |
| Title: |
Wemyss - Coal Mine |
| Description: |
Just along the coast from the Wemyss caves there used to be coal mining as can
be seen here. Sadly, all gone today.
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| Date: |
July 1982 |
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