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Cairneyhill teacher interferes with father’s effects

DUNFERMLINE SATURDAY PRESS 8 MAY 1880 INTERMEDDLING WITH A FATHER’S EFFECTS At the Dunfermline Sheriff Small-Debt Court on Tuesday – Sheriff Gillespie presiding- an action was heard at the instance of Colin Mathewson, clothier, against Andrew Roberts, teacher, Cairneyhill, near Dunfermline, on the ground of, as alleged, intermeddling with the goods of his deceased father,Continue reading “Cairneyhill teacher interferes with father’s effects”

Cairneyhill Scholarships

FIFE HERALDTHURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 1847 DUNFERMLINE – THE NEW SCHOLARSHIPS The United Presbyterian Church lately provided a fund of £400 to institute a few scholarships for the most deserving of the students in Divinity attending their hall, and issued subjects for study, on which competitors were to be examined. The competition took place a shortContinue reading “Cairneyhill Scholarships”

An unusual medical matter

Dear blog reader I was most intrigued when I found the below report. It’s curious that a medical matter in Cairneyhill attracted such attention but it’s perhaps a shame that the young woman isn’t named. **************************** FIFE HERALD THURSDAY 15 APRIL 1830 DUNFERMLINE The following case deserves to be recorded:- A young woman belonging toContinue reading “An unusual medical matter”

Cairneyhill Valuation Roll 1895

Dear blog reader Welcome to the fifth part in a series, a list of the people, with occupation where known, who were connected with Cairneyhill in 1895. In 1895, there were 106 people listed with 9 occupations comprising 5 weavers, 1 Church minister, 1 blacksmith and 2 joiners. This compares with 98 people listed inContinue reading “Cairneyhill Valuation Roll 1895”

Examination of a school in 1838

FIFE HERALD THURSDAY 16 AUGUST 1838 SCHOOL EXAMINATION On Friday last, the school in Cairneyhill taught by Mr W S Reid was examined by the Rev Messrs Gilston and More. The progress of the pupils in the various branches of a useful education was very satisfactory; the readiness of their answers, and their correct explanationContinue reading “Examination of a school in 1838”

Cairneyhill Temperance Society

THE SCOTSMAN WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH 1836 TEMPERANCE SOIREE The annual soiree of the Cairneyhill Temperance Society took place on the evening of Friday last, and seldom has a more harmonious meeting assembled. At seven o’clock the chair was taken by Mr Noble, teacher in Cairneyhill, who, in a neat and appropriate speech, advocated the causeContinue reading “Cairneyhill Temperance Society”

Table-cover given to Mrs More

FIFESHIRE JOURNAL THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER 1849 PRESENTATION Last week a splendid table-cover was presented to Mrs More, Cairneyhill Manse, by the members of the Cairneyhill Horticultural Society in token of gratitude for her many acts of kindness to the society for several years past. The cover was furnished by Messrs Dewar and Co. It wasContinue reading “Table-cover given to Mrs More”

Properties for sale

Dear blog reader I thought the attached property advert from 1859 gives a very good insight into the wealth and conditions of Cairneyhill weavers at that time. I hope you also find it interesting. Jacqueline ************************** DUNFERMLINE PRESS THURSDAY 11 AUGUST 1859 PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN CAIRNEYHILL AND CROSSFORD To be sold by private bargain,Continue reading “Properties for sale”

Fatality at Conscience Brig

FIFE FREE PRESS & KIRKCALDY GUARDIAN SATURDAY 21 JANUARY 1956 FIFE ROAD FATALITY One man was killed and two injured when two cars collided at Conscience Brig, Cairneyhill, near Dunfermline, on Wednesday. The man who lost his life was Thomas Kelly (36), rigger, 129 Portal Road, Grangemouth. He was a passenger in a car drivenContinue reading “Fatality at Conscience Brig”

Cairneyhill Valuation Roll 1885

Dear blog reader Welcome to the fourth part in a series, a list of the people, with occupation where known, who were connected with Cairneyhill in 1885. In 1885, there were 98 people listed with 17 occupations comprising 10 weavers, 2 Church ministers, 2 blacksmiths, 2 joiners and one farmer. . This compares with 75Continue reading “Cairneyhill Valuation Roll 1885”