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West Wemyss

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West Wemyss ( ) 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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West Wemyss


KY1 4SN
Scotland, United Kingdom
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