Scottish Towns-Cities. Burntisland.

Please Share me.

Burntisland in Fife is a natural harbour and has been settles since Roman times. In the 16th century it was an important naval base. The port was later used for the export of herring and coal and for a ferry crossing across the Firth of Forth. The town continued to be dominated by naval activity in the both World wars operating as an emergency shipyard. It then became involved with fabrication for the oil and gas industry (BiFab) Qinetiq operate a magnetic and degaussing range.

In this medium town, population includes older people, some still in work often in less well paid sectors. It also includes a significant inactive population, some in poorer health. There is a higher proportion of single households and car ownership is lower. 

Burntisland is an interdependent to dependent town.

Views: 11
Translate »