Human settlement in Fife, Scotland, UK
Halbeath
Halbeath is a village northeast of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.
It derives its name from the Gaelic choil beath, which means "wood of birches", and began as a colliery village. In the summer of 1789, a coal pit was sunk at Halbeath, two and a half miles northeast of Dunfermline, and by 1821, 841 people were reported to be living in the village.
How locals move
Getting around Halbeath the local way
- Get aroundTaxi operators include NQ Ferry +44 1383 669755, Mac's Taxis +44 1383 411111, Graham's +44 1383 413505 and Forth Taxis +44 1383 611611.
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