| Hillend | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Population | 217 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Hillend is a village in Fife, Scotland, to the east of Inverkeithing and to the west of Dalgety Bay.
The village has a population of 217 (2001). [1]
The village was named by 1775 as Hillend, as the town occupies a position at the north end of Letham Hill, [2] the natural border between the towns of Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay. Hillend was known as a linen weaving village, and has been home to the Category C listed Hillend Tavern since the early 19th century. [3]
Hillend was described in 1882 by, Frances Groome in Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland as: "a village in Inverkeithing and Dalgety parishes, Fife, 1¼ mile NE of Inverkeithing town. It has a post office under Inverkeithing and a public school". [4]
Historically, Hillend village has been under the same parish and administrative boundary as neighbouring Inverkeithing. Since 1975, Hillend is governed under Dalgety Bay and Hillend Community Council.
Hillend had a bypass built and opened in 1993, now the A921 [5] .
Hillend playground is located off Main Street. [6] Hillend Cemetery is currently managed by Fife Council. [7] Hillend is home to the award winning Hillend Tavern pub. [8] Hillend also has a florist.
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