Before we get to Lower Methil town centre, there’s a couple of things to look at. First, look across the green and over the main road and you’ll see the old railway bridge. The railway running along here took coal from further up Methil down to the docks. Today, there are no tracks left but the outline of the docks is still there.
Running along the buildings on the right, there’s the old entrance to the docks. This is where the coal and freight would come in. There was a tunnel taking you under the railway to access the yards. When reading any maritime history of the world wars, there is every possibility of finding reference to the convoys at Methil; during the war Methil evolved as the largest convoy port on the East Coast of Britain playing a key role in both World War One and World War Two.
Welcome to Lower Methil town centre. A hundred years ago, this was one of the busiest towns in Scotland and maintained this crown for decades featuring shops such as Kinninmont’s Upholsters, DE Shoes, Gordon Allen Butchers and the Palace Cinema.
We still have a few gems. Follow the road and explore at your leisure.
