Methil
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Methil is an eastern coastal town in Scotland. It was part of the former Burgh
of Buckhaven and Methil
. It lies within a continuous urban area described as Levenmouth
.
Methil lies geographically between Largo bay
to the east and Wemyss Bay to the west.
Previously an industrial maritime powerhouse of the region, it is now redirecting itself towards a green energy future. One boundary delineating Methil from its adjacent towns is the River Leven
.
, which was recently demolished
. However, one of the energy producing wind turbines planned for the area might provide an alternative visual reference point, both from the Forth Estuary and from inland approaches to Methil, conveniently replacing Methil Power Station Chimney.
Also nearby the mouth of the river is Bayview Stadium, home to 2nd Division East Fife Football Club
.
There is not a beach area between Methil and the sea, but there is a wall which protects the redeveloping docklands area. This redevelopment is reducing the physical size of the Methil Docks
, but is liable to enhance the importance of the Docklands in its more modern role.
There is a Secondary Education and combined education College called "Kirkland High School and Community College
", at the intersection of Methil Brae and Methilhaven Road. Primary schools in the area include Denbeath Primary, Aberhill Primary and Methilhill Primary.
Local politics is controlled by Fife Council although there is interest being shown by some people in redeveloping more locally centred councils. Methilhill had a Community Council for a period of time, although it is not currently active.
There is a committee of Fife Councilors elected to represent the area described by Fife Council as "Levenmouth" (which includes Methil and other nearby towns - although the description "Levenmouth" does not have a historical or otherwise substantive 'raison d'etre' as a nomenclature, it does provide for political expediency and accords favourably with current local civil service ease of operation).
Burgh
A burgh was an autonomous corporate entity in Scotland and Northern England, usually a town. This type of administrative division existed from the 12th century, when King David I created the first royal burghs. Burgh status was broadly analogous to borough status, found in the rest of the United...
of Buckhaven and Methil
Buckhaven and Methil
Buckhaven and Methil was a Burgh of Scotland, centred on the towns of Buckhaven and Methil. It formed in 1891 and was abolished in 1975.Buckhaven and Methil exist today as two towns although both are within the Levenmouth area according to a description given by Fife Council....
. It lies within a continuous urban area described as Levenmouth
Levenmouth
Levenmouth is a small conurbation on the north side of the Firth of Forth, on the east coast of Scotland. It consists of three coastal towns, eleven villages inland and smallerHamlets. The industrial towns of Buckhaven and Methil lie on the west bank of the River Leven, and the resort town of Leven...
.
Methil lies geographically between Largo bay
Largo Bay
Largo Bay is on the northern shore of the Forth Estuary, on the coast of Fife in Scotland.Lower Largo is a village right on the bay, with small harbour....
to the east and Wemyss Bay to the west.
Previously an industrial maritime powerhouse of the region, it is now redirecting itself towards a green energy future. One boundary delineating Methil from its adjacent towns is the River Leven
River Leven, Fife
The River Leven is a river in Fife in Scotland. It flows from Loch Leven into the Firth of Forth at the town of Leven. The river is home to brown trout and hosts a run of sea trout and atlantic salmon...
.
Overview
Immediately adjacent to the mouth of the river, is Methil power stationMethil power station
Methil Power Station was a small base load coal slurry-fired power station in the town of Methil, Fife, Scotland. It was situated on the south side of the mouth of the River Leven, where the river enters the Firth of Forth....
, which was recently demolished
. However, one of the energy producing wind turbines planned for the area might provide an alternative visual reference point, both from the Forth Estuary and from inland approaches to Methil, conveniently replacing Methil Power Station Chimney.
Also nearby the mouth of the river is Bayview Stadium, home to 2nd Division East Fife Football Club
East Fife F.C.
East Fife Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the Fife coastal town of Methil...
.
There is not a beach area between Methil and the sea, but there is a wall which protects the redeveloping docklands area. This redevelopment is reducing the physical size of the Methil Docks
Methil Docks
The Methil Docks are situated in Methil, Fife, Scotland, on the northern shores of the Firth of Forth. There are two docks and vessels up to 3,000 DWT are handled...
, but is liable to enhance the importance of the Docklands in its more modern role.
Facilities
Methil Docks was particularly significant during World War II for the movement of coal and other resources. Both the Power Station and docks were at that time serviced by railway companies. Now there are plans to reopen one of the railway lines, which will undoubtedly help both trade and improve public transport, including tourism for the whole area. The "Hydrogen Office" based in the docks aims to demonstrate the benefits of improved energy efficiency and renewable and hydrogen energy systems.There is a Secondary Education and combined education College called "Kirkland High School and Community College
Kirkland High School and Community College
Kirkland High School & Community College is situated on the corner of Methil Brae. It is a six year comprehensive school and has its own Community College that serves the adult population in the Levenmouth area. School HeadTeacher: Mr Ronnie Ross....
", at the intersection of Methil Brae and Methilhaven Road. Primary schools in the area include Denbeath Primary, Aberhill Primary and Methilhill Primary.
Local politics is controlled by Fife Council although there is interest being shown by some people in redeveloping more locally centred councils. Methilhill had a Community Council for a period of time, although it is not currently active.
There is a committee of Fife Councilors elected to represent the area described by Fife Council as "Levenmouth" (which includes Methil and other nearby towns - although the description "Levenmouth" does not have a historical or otherwise substantive 'raison d'etre' as a nomenclature, it does provide for political expediency and accords favourably with current local civil service ease of operation).