Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of West Wemyss within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Wemyss, West, town and quoad sacra par. with ry. sta., Wemyss par.,Fife, on Firth of Forth, 2 miles NE. of Dysart - quoad sacra par., pop. 1658; town, pop. 1206; P.O., T.O.; is a burgh of barony, and has a good harbour and considerable traffic in coal; Wemyss Castle, seat, is in vicinity.