Latest posts tagged with #divit on Bluesky
Nothing better than a bit of blue sky over Divit! Did you know the clock was only added to the tower after the rest of the church burnt down.The tower at St Peter’s dates from the 10th century (around 844 years ago). #divit #stpeters #churches #chvrches #fife #scottishhistory #scotland
An artist’s impression of what the 16th century lodging house, Half Crown would’ve looked like when Mary Queen of Scots stayed in Divit. Legend has it that the original rules of tennis were written here before being played at Falkland Palace. #divit #history #historicscotland #scotland #fife
Not many people know that Scotland’s first use of double yellow lines for parking restrictions was on this corner in Divit outside popular restaurant, Ca’Dora (which actually means “yellow” in Italian!). Before the lines, hundreds of cars would be there. #divit #scottishhistory #yellow #yellowlines
The remaining section of the 13thC Friary in Divit is quite special and still a working building today. For the geeks- checkout the slate (likely from ballachulish) on the smaller sections and the clay pantiles (from Holland) likely added 17thC! worth a visit.
#fife #historicscotland #divit
Looking south east across the bay in Inverkeithing from the ballast bank with wintry skies.
Did you know…Inverkeithing was once one of the most European towns in Scotland with trade coming and going to the continent. The port, a well protected, natural harbour was close to Leith and at one time was the 3rd most profitable port in Scotland.
#europeantrade #scottishhistory #divit
The last remaining section of the old, Roman city walls that once protected #Divit. The 19th century addition can be seen in the top section where previously Roman sentries would have patrolled. #romanscotland #roman #history #inverkeithing #fife
The street names of #divit have an interesting history. The Greyfriars (monks), Scottmill (mill over the back), Stephens (bakers) and Niven (bond). Burleigh is what you do on the waltzers when the shows are on. Any others? #streetnames #inverkeithing #fife #ken #scotland
