Blair

Settlement in Fife

Scotland

Blair

Mine memorial Close to the church in West Wemyss this small memorial has recently been erected. Carved from a chunk of granite, it represents the spherical top of a sea-mine complete with its radiating spikes, and commemorates five folk from West Wemyss who, on 23rd January 1941, prevented a naval mine from drifting into the village, sacrificing their lives to save others. — Mine memorial Credit: James Allan

Blair is a small town located in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated on the southern banks of the River Tay, Blair is nestled between the towns of Perth and Dundee. With a population of approximately 2,000 residents, Blair is a close-knit community known for its picturesque surroundings and historical significance.

The town boasts a rich heritage, dating back to medieval times. Blair Castle, a stunning example of Scottish baronial architecture, stands as a prominent landmark in the area. Built in the 13th century, the castle offers visitors a glimpse into the past, with its opulent interiors and extensive grounds.

Blair is also renowned for its natural beauty, with the nearby Sidlaw Hills providing a stunning backdrop to the town. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The River Tay, which flows through Blair, is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Blair has a thriving community, with a range of local amenities and services. The town center features a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing residents with convenient access to everyday essentials. Additionally, Blair is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with regular bus services and a nearby train station.

Overall, Blair, Fife, is a charming town that combines historical charm with natural beauty. Its close community and convenient location make it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque Scottish experience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.133709/-3.1117546 or Grid Reference NT3194. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mine memorial

Close to the church in West Wemyss this small memorial has recently been erected. Carved from a chunk of granite, it represents the spherical top of a sea-mine complete with its radiating spikes, and commemorates five folk from West Wemyss who, on 23rd January 1941, prevented a naval mine from drifting into the village, sacrificing their lives to save others.

James Allan

Mosaic swans

A flat concrete surface, probably a relic of bygone industry, has recently been transformed into this colourful pair of swans amid the waves by the artistic use of beach pebbles, sea shells and paint.

James Allan

As solid as a rock

Parts of this cliff are less than stable.

James Allan

Lobster pots

A pile of pots below the cliff. Round here both lobsters and partans (edible crabs) are caught in these contraptions.

James Allan

Cottage and tower

At the west end of Chapel Gardens.

James Allan

Harbour tunnel

The Fife Coastal Path is routed through this small tunnel to the west of Dysart Harbour.

James Allan

Harbour mouth

Of Dysart Harbour, looking towards Kirkcaldy.

James Allan

The old Tolbooth at West Wemyss

Dominating the atmospheric old village.

James Denham

Magnificent old building at West Wemyss in Fife

It is currently empty.

James Denham

West Wemyss Harbour

Euan Nelson

Dysart Harbour

The inner harbour dries at low water, but when the tide is high, as here, the small craft are all afloat. The outer harbour is used by a host of pleasure craft and a number of small fishing vessels. The harbour is leased to Dysart Sailing Club.

Bob Jones

Dysart inner harbour

The inner harbour dries out at low water and the craft moored here will all be aground.

Bob Jones

Beautifully renovated housing at Pan Ha' in Dysart

Originally the homes of the salt panners of the 18th. and 19th. centuries.

James Denham

West Wemyss Church

The church, built in 1890 and funded by the Wemyss family of Wemyss, was known as St. Adrian's Church. Built as a chapel of ease, the church was threatened with closure in the 1970s but the Wemyss family intervened with the offer of funding any external repairs provided the church remained as a place of worship and the congregation took care of any internal requirements. West Wemyss Church is now part of Buckhaven and Wemyss Parish.

James Denham

The Walk Inn at West Wemyss

The Walk Inn officially opened on 11th August, 2011 as a result of the great efforts of the Community Trust. Having entered, and won, the BBC Village SOS scheme, the community received a large sum of money to help revitalise their village. The first tangible sign of the programme is the inn. Currently there is a cafe, bistro and bunkhouse with more plans on the way including a shop, all run by the Trust. The inn occupies the building which once house the Wemyss Arms pub.

James Denham

Ruined 16th. century tower-house at West Wemyss

Built near a long gone chapel, the tower was built on to the old manse and was home to David, 2nd. Earl of Wemyss lived there, with his wife Anna, from 1635 until her death in 1649. The tower, sometimes known in the past as West Wemyss Castle, is situated adjacent to the Wemyss family burial ground.

James Denham

Dysart Harbour

"I came to myself in darkness, in great pain, bound hand and foot, and deafened by many unfamiliar noises. (...) The whole world now heaved giddily up, and now rushed giddily downward; and so sick and hurt was I in body, and my mind so much confounded, that it took me a long while, chasing my thoughts up and down, and ever stunned again by a fresh stab of pain, to realise that I must be lying somewhere bound in the belly of that unlucky ship, and that the wind must have strengthened to a gale. (...) I heard a gun fire, and supposed the storm had proved too strong for us, and we were firing signals of distress. The thought of deliverance, even by death in the deep sea, was welcome to me. Yet it was no such matter; but (as I was afterwards told) a common habit of the captain's, which I here set down to show that even the worst man may have his kindlier side. We were then passing, it appeared, within some miles of Dysart, where the brig was built, and where old Mrs. Hoseason, the captain's mother, had come some years before to live; and whether outward or inward bound, the Covenant was never suffered to go by that place by day, without a gun fired and colours shown." - R L Stevenson, Kidnapped 1886

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