Fife became a centre of heavy industry in the 19th century. Coal had been mined in the area since at least the 12th century, but the number of pits increased ten-fold as demand for coal grew in the Victorian period. Previously rural villages such as Cowdenbeath rapidly swelled into towns ...
3. Dalbeath Marsh: Dalbeath Marsh is a former quarry site just west of Cowdenbeath. There is a pleasant 0.75mile circular path running around the entire site. Dalbeath Marsh is a valuable resource for both local education and recreation with an interesting variety of wildlife. As well as the...