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| | Burntisland : History - 1836 Statistical Account |
 | | Parish of Burntisland, Presbytery of Kirkcaldy, Synod of Fife. |
 | | Prior to 1541, the town of Burntisland belonged to the Abbey of Dunfermline.It was then exchanged by James V for some lands in the neighbourhood, and was proclaimed a Royal Burgh in 1568. |
 | | A number more are employed in the sloops which, to the number of 8 or 10, ply during the same period between this port and the fishing stations, carrying out barrels and salt, and bringing home the herrings that have been taken. |
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