Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Beith within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Beith, par. and market town, N. Ayrshire, 17¾ miles SW. of Glasgow by rail -- par., 11,222 ac., pop. 6555; town, pop. 4037; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. Market-day, Friday. It has mfrs. of cottons, woollens, and linen-thread.