West Wemyss

West Wemyss (/wɛst wiːmz/ ⓘ) is a village lying on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, in Fife, Scotland.

[1][4] An epidemic of plague arrived in Scotland in July 1584, brought to West Wemyss in a ship called a crayer.

[3] Towards the latter stages of the 19th century, the village found itself surrounded by several mines - such as the Michael Pit in nearby East Wemyss.

[7] The industry, which saw trade with England and The Low Countries, started to struggle once the new docks were opened in Methil further along the Fife coast.

In 2012 the building has been re-opened as a bistro, cafe, shop and bunkhouse, providing much needed local facilities.