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.
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Hi! Thank you for this very interesting, analytical description of Burntisland – especially regarding how the port’s function changed over the years and how the town became interdependent.
For me, this region has a very personal meaning. My grandfather, Captain Władysław Sulatycki, spent almost the entire Second World War defending the eastern coast of Scotland (serving in the 1st Rifle Brigade and the 2nd Rifle Battalion) – specifically along that strategic line stretching from the Firth of Forth all the way up to Montrose.
He only came to Burntisland at the very end of the war, in May and June 1945, to attend the Supply and Transport Service School, which utilized the town’s logistical infrastructure that you mentioned. My grandfather was one of the initiators of the Polish soldiers’ return to their homeland, and in November 1945, he sailed back to Poland with the very first sea transport. Thank you for this post; it’s great to see the town from a different, modern perspective!
awe how interesting, thank you friend, glad I stirred up some history for you, appreciate the story..