Post Offices in Fife 1877

Place Postmaster/mistress Information
Parish of AbbotshallPostal arrangements same as Kirkcaldy, which see.
Parish of Abercrombie or St MonanceJohn Oliphant
St Monance		Mails arrive from Pittenweem about 11 A.M., and are dispatched at 5.45 P.M.
Parish of AberdourJohn Chisholm
Aberdour		Letters from all parts arrive at 10 AM. and 7.30 P.M., and are despatched at 5.30 A.M. and 3.15 P.M.
Parish of Abernethy
Only a small section of this Parish is in Fifeshire.		There is no POST OFFICE in the Fifeshire section, and Letters are sent, according to the several localities, through the Post Offices of Abernethy, Newburgh, Auchtermuchty, and Strathmiglo, which see.
Parish of Anstruther EasterDavid M. Dickson
Anstruther Easter		Mails for the west are despatched at 6 A.M. and 3.25 P.M., and arrive at 9.30 A.M. and 7.30 P.M. For Crail and Kilrenny at 10 A.M., returning at 3.15 P.M.
Parish of Anstruther WesterPostal arrangements same as Anstruther Easter, which see.
Parish of ArngaskAnd. Thomson (Sub)
POST OFFICES, Milnathort and Strathmiglo, with a sub-post office at Damhead.
A letter carrier leaves Milnathort every forenoon, Sundays excepted, about ten o’clock, delivering letters on the route by the old road
to Damhead, and reaching that village about half-past twelve P.M. He leaves for Milnathort at six P.M., returning by the great north road, and delivering letters at the various hamlets by the way. Another leaves Strathmiglo at 9.15 A.M., and
delivers letters along the road to Gateside, Newton of Balcanquhal, and Glenfarg; leaving on his return at 1.45 P.M., and Gateside at 3 P.M.
Parish of AuchterderranJas. BethunePOST TOWN, Lochgelly, Mails from Dunfermline and the west arrive at about 7.30 A.M. and 5 P.M. From Dundee, Perth, Cupar, and the east, at about 8.35. A.M. and 6.30 P.M., and are despatched to the east at 6.35
A.M. and 4.30 P.M., and to the west at 8 A.M. and 6 P.M. Letters are delivered twice a day, Sundays excepted, in the village of Lochgelly, as soon as possible after the arrivals of the Mails; and in the forenoon by letter carriers in the country districts.
Parish of AuchtermuchtyMrs DicksonPOST OFFICE, Auchtermuchty, Letters from all parts arrive every morning about nine o’c1ock, and at 6.40 P.M. The Box closes about 4 P.M. and 11 P.M. for the despatch of Letters. There is also a Sub-Office in the village of Dunshalt, a runner going twice a-day between Auchtermuchty and the Sub-Office, delivering letters in the village.
Parish of AuchtertoolIsabella Christie (Sub)POST OFFICE, Kirkcaldy, with a Sub-Office at Auchtertool, Letters arrive from Kirkcaldy every lawful day about 10.15 A.M., and are despatched at 1.40 P.M.
Parish of BallingryPOST OFFICE and Postal arrangements (with the exception of Benarty, which is by Blairadam,) same as Auchterderran, which see.
Parish of BalmerinoThere is no Post Office in the Parish. A walking postman starts from Balmerino every lawful day, at six o’clock morning, for Newport post office, calling on his way at Kirkton, Bottomcraig, Naughton, and Gauldry, where he collects letters, &c.
He leaves Newport about mid-day, and delivers in the afternoon along the same route.
Parish of BeathJames Gardiner (Sub)
Cowdenbeath.
Walter Lawson
Blairadam.		The Postal Arrangements of this Parish are in connection with the Post Offices at
Kinross and Lochgelly, with sub-offices at Cowdenbeath and Blairadam, A walking postman leaves the office at Blairadam about 11.30 A.M., and delivers letters on the road by Kelty and Oakfield; leaving Oakfield on his return at 7.30, and Blairadam at 8 P.M. Another leaves Lochgelly for Cowdenbeath about 8.15 A.M. and 7 P.M.; and leaves Cowdenbeath, on his return, about 3.30 and 9 P.M.
Parish of BurntislandAndrew BousiePOST OFFICE, Burntisland, Letters from Edinburgh and the south arrive about 7.30 and 10.45 A.M. and 6 P.M., and are despatched at 8 A.M. 2.30 and 5.30 P.M. Letters from Dundee, Perth, and the north, arrive
at about 8.35 A.M. and 6 P.M., and are despatched at 6.35 A.M. and 4.35 P.M.
Parish of CameronWilliam Forgan (Sub)
Lathones.
George H. Dewar, Denhead.
David Wallace (Sub)
Peat Inn 		The POST OFFICE for the eastern section of the Parish is St Andrews, with sub-offices at Lathones and Denhead; A Walking postman leaves St Andrews shortly
after the arrival of the morning mails, delivering and collecting letters along the route by Lathones to Largoward Toll, and returning during the afternoon. Another leaves at the same hour, delivering and collecting along the route by Mount Melville,
Winthank, Denhead, &c., and returning along the same road in the afternoon. The Post Office for the south-western section of the Parish is Cupar-Fife, with a. sub-office at Peat Inn. A walking postman leaves
Cupar shortly after the arrival of the morning mails, delivering and collecting along the road by Pitscottie and Baldinnie to Peat Inn, and returning by the same route in time for the despatch of letters by the afternoon mails.
Parish of CarnbeeThe chief POST OFFICE for the Parish is Pittenweem, with Sub-Offices at Carnbee and Arncroach.-A Walking postman leaves Pittenweem shortly after the arrival of the morning mails, delivering letters along the route by Grangemuir, .
Balcaskie, Ovenstone, Carnbee, and Arncroach, and returns in time for the afternoon mail, collecting letters by the way. Letters for the western section of the Parish, the Pitcorthies, &c., are addressed by Colinsburgh; and for the north-west section,
the Cassingrays, and Lingo, by St Andrews and Lathones. See Pittenweem, Kilconquhar, and Cameron.
Parish of CarnockJames Pye (Sub)
Carnock.
Thomas Hodge (Sub)
Cairneyhill.
Donald Mathewson (Sub)
Oakley.		The POST TOWN is Dunfermline, with Sub-Offices at Carnock, Cairneyhill, and
Oakley.
A walking postman leaves Dunfermline about half-past ten A.m., and delivers letters along the road by Gowkhall, Cannock, Oakley, &c., returning along the same road in the afternoon. Another leaves Dunfermline at the same hour by the Alloa
road, delivering letters at Crossford, Cairneyhill, &c., and leaves Cairneyhill on his return about 3 P.M.
Parish of CeresW. G. Smith (Sub)The POST TOWN is Cupar, with a sub-office at Ceres. A walking postman leaves Cupar for Ceres, about 9.15 A.M., and delivers letters in the villages of Ceres and Craigrothie. Letters are despatched from Ceres at 2.40 P.M., in time for the afternoon mails from Cupar. Letters for Pitscottie and Baldinnie are delivered by the letter carrier from Cupar to Peat Inn. See Cameron.
Parish of CollessieJames Crombie
Ladybank.
James Dalgleish
Collessie (Sub)		The POST TOWN is Ladybank, with a sub-office at Collessie. A walking postman leaves the Post Office about 9 A. M. , and delivers letters along the route by Edentown and Giffordtown to Collessie; leaving that village on his return at 2.55 P.m., and arriving at Ladybank in time for the afternoon despatch to the south at 4.5 P.M.
Parish of Crail James KeyThe POST TOWN is Crail. The Mails from Anstruther and the west arrive about 10.15 A.M., and from St Andrews and the north at about 11.15 A.M. Letter Box for Anstruther and the west closes at 3 P.M., and for St
Andrews and the north at 6.30 P.M. The Post Office for the Kingsmuir section of the Parish is St Andrews.
Parish of CreichDavid Smith (Sub)
Luthrie.
John Heggie (Sub)
Brunton.		The POST TOWN is Cupar, with sub-offices at Luthrie and Brunton. A walking postman leaves Cupar about 9.15 A.M., and delivers letters along the road by
Moonzie to Luthrie and Brunton. He leaves Brunton on his return at 1.45 P.M., and Luthrie at 2.5 P.M., reaching Cupar in time for the afternoon’s earliest despatch.
Parish of CultsJohn Garland (Sub)
Pitlessie.		The POST TOWN is Ladybank, with a Sub-Office at Pitlessie. A walking postman leaves Ladybank about 8.30 A.M., and 6.30 P.M., delivering letters along the road by Muirside and Ramornie House, arriving in
Pitlessie about 10 A.M., and 8 P.M., and leaving for Ladybank at 5.50 .A.M., and 3.30 P.M.
Parish of CuparMr Robert Rhind
Cupar.
George Gourlay (Sub)
Springfield.		POST OFFICE, 59 Crossgate, Cupar, with a sub-office at Springfield, Mails from Dundee and the north arrive about 7 A.M., and 4.35 P.M., and are despatched at 8.30 A.M., and 6.25 P.M. Mails from Edinburgh and the west arrive about 8.40 A.M., and 6.40
P.M., and are despatched at 6.45 A.M., and 4.25 P.M. There is a mail from Edinburgh and London about 12 noon, but there is no delivery at that hour. Letters are delivered three times a day on week days, beginning about 7.20 and 9.20 A.M.,
and 7 P.M. Walking postmen leave the Post Office about 9. 20 A.M., for Springfield, Luthrie, Rathillet, Kilmany, Dairsie, Pitscottie, Ceres, &c., returning in time for the afternoons earliest despatch.
Parish of DairsieWilliam Brodie (Sub)
The POST TOWN is Cupar, with a, sub office at Dairsie, A postman arrives from Cupar at about 10 A.M., and leaves at 2.45 P.M., reaching Cupar in time for despatch by the earliest afternoon mails.
Parish of DalgetyThomas Dryburgh (Sub)
Crossgates.		The POST TOWN is Inverkeithing, with a sub-office at Crossgates, A walking postman leaves the Post Office about 10 A.M., and reaches Crossgates about 11.30 A.M. He leaves Crossgates on his return
about 2 P.M. Those residing in the eastern extremity of the Parish receive their letters by Aberdour, but there is no regular postal communication from the Post Office there. This accounts for Aberdour being given in the Directory as the address
of a few parties in this Parish. There is both a Money Order Office and a Post Office Savings Bank in connection with the Post Office.
Parish of DunbogWilliam Black (Sub)The POST TOWN is Newburgh, with a sub office at Dunbog, A walking postman leaves the Post Office about 9 A.M., delivering letters along the course at Glenburnie, Grange, and Lindores, reaching Dunbog at
10.45 A.M. He then crosses Glenduckie Hill and walks east the Barony road near to the Manse of Flisk. He leaves at 1 P.M., and reaches Dunbog on his return at 2. 20, arriving at Newburgh before 4 P.M.
Parish of DunfermlineRobert Steedman (Sub)
Dunfermline.
George Blyth (Sub)
Charleston.
Richard Barber (Sub)
Limekilns.
Robert Gourlay (Sub)
Halbeath.
David Wilson (Sub)
Townhill.
Thomas Dryburgh (Sub)
Crossgates.
Miss Ross (Sub)
North Queensferry.
The POST TOWN is Dunfermline. The town deliveries commence at about 7 and 10.45 A.M., and 7.5 P.M. The mails for Alloa, Stirling, and the north, and for Perth and Dundee, are despatched at 6 A.M.; for Edinburgh and lnverkeithing at 7.20 A.M., and 3.15 P.M., for Alloa, Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the north, at 8.30 A.M., and 3.15 P.M. , and for Dundee, Perth, and the east, at 4.5 P.M. There are sub-post offices at :-Charleston, Limekilns, Halbeath, Townhill, Crossgates. Walking postmen leave the Post Office about 10.15 A.M.. for the sub-offices, and return in time for the afternoon’s despatch at 3.15 P.M. There is also a sub-office at North Queensferry, the head-office of which is Edinburgh. Letters from all parts arrive at 9.20 A.M., and 5.30 P.M., and are despatched at 8.25 A.M., and 4.30 P.M.
Parish of DuninoThomas Simpson (Sub)The POST TOWN is St Andrews, with a sub-office at Dunino, A walking postman leaves the Post Office, St Andrews, as soon as possible after the arrival of the mails from Edinburgh and the south, delivering
and collecting letters along the road to Dunino, and leaving on his return at about 12 noon.
Parish of DysartMrs Dick
Dysart.
Alex. Craig
Pathhead.		There are two POST OFFICES in this Parish, viz. :-Dysart and Pathhead, Letters from Kirkcaldy arrive at Pathhead about 9 and 11.45 A.M., and 6.30 P.M., and are despatched about 1.45, 4.25, and 9.40 P.M. Letters from Kirkcaldy reach Dysart about 9 A.M., and 6.30 P.M., and are despatched at 1.10, 4.15, and 9.30 P.M., For the convenience of those residing in Gallatown, a Pillar Box is erected, from which
letters are collected by the Thornton Messenger.
Parish of ElieAnn GourlayElie is the POST TOWN for the district, Letters are delivered in Elie and Earlsferry twice a day, commencing about 9.30 A.M. and 6.45 P.M., and are despatched at 6.30 A.M. and 4 P.M., Letters are also brought by
the mid-day train, due at 12.29, but these, unless called for, are not delivered until the evening.
Parish of FalklandRobina Reidie (Sub)
Falkland.
David Webster (Sub)
Freuchie.		The POST TOWN for the whole Parish is Ladybank, with sub-offices at Falkland and Freuchie, A walking postman leaves the Office at Falkland at 5 A.M., and 2.25 P.M., travelling along the road by Newton of Falkland, Freuchie, and Kettle, to Ladybank. He leaves Ladybank on his return along the same route about 8.45 A.M., and 6.45 P.M., and reaches Falkland about 10.40 A.M., and 9 P.M.
Parish of Ferry Port on CraigAlexander ChristieThe POST TOWN is Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Letters from Dundee and the north arrive about 6.30 A.M., and 4 P.M., and Box closes at 8.45 A.M., and 6.50 P.M. Letters from Edinburgh and the south arrive about 9 A.M., and 7 P.M., and Box closes at 6 A.M., and 3.40 P.M.
Parish of FliskThe Postal arrangements are in connection with Cupar and Newburgh Post Offices, and Brunton sub-office. (See Cupar, Dunbog, and Creich.)
Parish of ForganThomas WebsterThe POST OFFICE for the entire Parish, the extreme eastern portion excepted, (which is Ferry-Port-on-Craig,) is Newport, Letters from all parts arrive on week days (from Dundee) at 6.30 and 11.30 A.M.,
and are despatched at 9.20 A.M., 4.20 and 8.20 P.M. On Sundays letters arrive at 9.30 A.M., and Office closes at 11 A.M.
Parish of InverkeithingMiss Mary Pringle
Inverkeithing.
Miss Mackenzie (Sub)
Hillend.		The POST TOWN is Inverkeithing, Letters from Edinburgh arrive at 9.45 A.M., 1.45 P.M., and 5.45 P.M., and are despatched at 8 A.M., 12 noon, and 4 P.M. Letters from Dunfermline arrive at 8.15 A.M. and
4.15 P.M., and are despatched at 9.30 A.M. and 5.45 P.M. There is a sub-post office at Hillend, Letters arrive at 11.30 A.M., and are despatched at 2.45 nm.
Parish of KembackDavid Hain (Sub)The POST TOWN is Cupar, with a sub-office at Dura Den, Letters from all parts arrive about 10.30 A.M., and are despatched at 2.30 P.M.
Parish of KennowayWilliam Thomson (Sub)
Kennoway.
Andrew Aitken
Star.		In this Parish there are sub-post offices at Kennoway and Star, Letters arrive at Kennoway about 9. 50 A.M., and 8 P. M., and are despatched at 6 A.M., and 4 P.M. Letters arrive at Star about 9.15 A.M., and are despatched at 6.25 A.M.
Parish of KettleThomas Beveridge (Sub)The POST TOWN is Ladybank, with a sub-office at Kings Kettle, Letters arrive from Ladybank about 9.20 A.M., and 7 P.M., and are despatched at 6.20 A.M., and 3.55 P.M. There are several farms
and hamlets along the southern border of the parish, the residents in which receive their letters through Freuchie, Kennoway, and Pitlessie Sub-Post Offices, and are thus entered in the Directory.
Parish of KilconqhuarMrs Ronald
Colinsburgh.
Alexander Wilkie Kilconquhar.		There are POST OFFICES at Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar for these villages and districts, Letters arrive at Colinsburgh from Kilconquhar Station, via East of Fife Railway, about 9.30 A.M., and 7.30 P.M., and are despatched at 6 A.M., and 4.30 P.M. Letters reach Kilconquhar about 9.10 A.M., and 7.10 P.M., and are despatched at 6.20 A.M., and 4.10 P.M. Postal arrangements for Earlsferry and district are the same as Elie (which see), and for Largoward district same as for Lathones, under Cameron, (which see). There are one or two places in the neighbourhood of Peat Inn, the Post Office for which is Cupar ; and they are entered as such in the Directory.
Parish of KilrennyThe Postal arrangements are the same as Anstruther (which see), with this exception, that there is a receiving Office at Cellardyke, which closes at 2 and 9 P.M., and a sub-office at Kilrenny, at which letters are received to 10.30 A.M., and
despatched at 1.30 P.M.
Parish of KinghornEdward TaylorThe POST OFFICE for the chief portion of the Parish is Kinghorn. The Post Office for the eastern and north-eastern districts is Kirkcaldy (which see). There are two daily deliveries in Kinghorn, commencing about 7.35 A.M., and 6.15 P.M., Letters for Edinburgh and the south are despatched at 8 A.M., and 6 P.M., and for Kirkcaldy about 7 A.M.
Parish of KinglassieMiss Readdie (Sub)
Kinglassie. 		The POST OFFICES for the Parish are Kirkcaldy and Markinch, with the Sub-Offices at Leslie, Thornton, and Kinglassie, Letters from Kirkcaldy reach Kinglassie about 11.30 A.M., and are despatched about 2 P.M.
Parish of KingsbarnsThomas Anderson (Sub)
Kingsbarns.		The POST OFFICES for the Parish are St Andrews and Crail, with a Sub-Office at Kingsbarns, Letters arrive from St Andrews daily, about 11. 10 A.M., and are despatched at 7 P.M. Letters from Crail arrive at
7 P.M., and are despatched at 11, 15 A.M.
Parish of KirkcaldyRobert BrysonPOST OFFICE, 142 High Street, Mails from Edinburgh and the south arrive about 7.50 and 11.10 A.M., and 5.45 P.M., and are despatched at 7.30 A.M., 2.15 and 5 P.M. Mails from the north and east arrive
about 8.20 A.M., and 5.50 P.M., and are despatched at 7 A.M., and 5 P.M. There are three daily deliveries in Kirkcaldy and district, commencing about 8.40 and 11.30 A.M., and 6.15 P.M. Letters are despatched to Pathhead, Dysart, West and
East Wemyss,;per post gig, about 8.35 A.M., and 6.10 P.M., returning about 4.45 and 10 P.M. Walking postmen leave about 8.35 A.M., for Auchtertool, Kinglassie, Thornton, &c., and return in time for the 5 P.M. despatch.
Parish of LargoJohn Marr
Kirkton.		With the exception of a few places, which are so entered in the Directory, the POST OFFICE for the whole Parish is at Kirkton, with receiving boxes at Lower Largo and Lundin Mill, Letters from all parts arrive about 9 A.M. and 7 P.M., and are despatched at 6.30 A.M. and 4.15 P.M.. Two walking postmen leave the Office about 9.15 A.M., for New Gilston, Newburn, andother country districts, returning in time for the afternoon’s despatch.
Parish of LeslieMrs E. Easson (Sub)The POST OFFICE for the Parish is Markinch, with a sub-office at Leslie, and a receiving Box at Prinlaws. Letters from Markinch arrive about 10 A.M., and 8 P.M., and are despatched at 6 A.M., and 3.30 P.M.
Parish of LeucharsDavid Jamieson
Leuchars.		The POST OFFICES for the Parish are Cupar and Leuchars, Letters reach Leuchars at 9 A.M., and 7 P.M. Despatch Box closes at 6.20 A.M., and 3.45 P.M. A walking postman leaves Leuchars about
9.20 A.M., and proceeds along the road by Milton to Balmullo, thence, by St Michaels to Pickletillum and Comerton, and returning by the same route to Leuchars, in time for the afternoons despatch.
Parish of LogieThe POST TOWN is Cupar.-A walking postman leaves Cupar about 9.20 A.M., and travels along the road, by Denbrae, Craigsanquhar, and Logie, to Kilmany, returning in time for the afternoon’s earliest despatch.
Parish of MarkinchMrs Wm. Hutchison
Markinch.
Peter Smith
Windygates.
Mrs Philp (Sub)
Milton.
Mrs Reid (Sub)
Coaltown.
Mrs Millar (Sub)
Thornton.		The POST OFFICES for the Parish are Markinch, Windygates, and Leven, with Sub-Offices at Thornton, Coaltown, and Milton, Letters from all parts arrive at Markinch about 8.10 A.M., and 6.10 P.M., and are despatched at 7.30 A.M., and 5 P.M. Walking postmen leave about 8. 30 A.M. for Star, Milton, and Coaltown, returning in time for the afternoon’s despatch. Letters arrive at Windygates about 8.20 A.M., and 6.30 P.M., and are despatched at 7.10 A.M., and 4.45 P.M. Letters from Kirkcaldy arrive at Thornton about 11 A.M., and are despatched at 3 P.M. The Postal arrangements for Innerleven are the same as Scoonie, which see.
Parish of MonimailWilliam Ballingall (Sub)
Letham.		The POST OFFICES for the Parish are Ladybank and Cupar, with a sub-office at Letham. A walking postman leaves Ladybank about 8.45 A.M., and delivers letters along the road by Collessie, Monimail, Letham, &c., and returns in time for the afternoons despatch, at 4.5 P.M. Another walking postman leaves Cupar about 9.20 A.M., and travels along the road by Springfield to Bow of Fife; and, after meeting the postman from Ladybank, returns along the same road in time for the afternoon’s despatch.
Parish of MoonzieThe POST OFFICE for the Parish is Cupar.-A walking postman leaves Cupar about 9.20 A.M. delivering and collecting letters along the road by Moonzie to Luthrie, in the Parish of Creich, and returns along the same road in time for the afternoon’s despatch.
Parish of NewburghJames WoodThis PARISH, containing the Royal Burgh of Newburgh.
The POST OFFICE for the Parish is Newburgh, Letters from and by Perth arrive about 7 A.M., and 4.35 P.M., and are despatched at 8.20 A.M., and 6.20 P.M. Letters from Edinburgh and the east arrive about 8.30 A.M., and 6.37 P.M., and are despatched at 6.50 A.M., and 4.20 A.M.
Parish of NewburnThe POST OFFICE for the Parish is Largo. All the letters are delivered by a walking postman. (See Largo.)
Parish of PittenweemJohn BaynePOST OFFICE, Pittenweem, Letters from all parts arrive about 9.52 A.M., and 7.40 P.M., and are despatched at 5.40 A.M., and 3.30 P.M.
Parish of SalineJohn Hutton (Sub)
Saline		The POST OFFICE for the Parish is Dunfermline, with a sub-office at Saline, Letters, by a walking postman, reach Saline at 2 P.M., and are despatched at 5 P.M.
Parish of ScoonieStephen Youden
Leven.		The POST OFFICE for the Parish, a few places on the north border excepted, is Leven, Letters from the west and north arrive about 8.40 A.M., and 6.40 P.M., and are despatched at 6.55 A.M., and 4.40 P.M.
Letters from the east arrive, per East of Fife Railway, at 7.20 A.M., and 5.5 P.M., and are despatched at 8.12 A.M., and 6.15 P.M. A mail with Edinburgh and English letters only, arrives at 12 noon, but the only delivery at that hour is to callers at the Post Office.
Parish of St Andrews & St LeonardsGeorge Murray
St Andrews.		POST OFFICE, New Town Hall. South Street, St Andrews, with sub-offices at Strathkinness, Denhead, and Boarhills.-Letters from Dundee, Edinburgh, Cupar, &c., arrive about 9.25 A. M ., and 8 P.M., and from London
at 1 P.M. Letter Box closes at 3.10 and 11 P.M. Letters from Crail, Kingsbarns, and Boarhills, arrive at 8 P.M. and are despatched at 9.55 A.M. Walking postmen leave the office about 10 A.M., for Grange, Mount Melville, Denhead, Strathkinness,
and Kincaple, returning in time for the afternoon’s despatch.
Parish of StrathmigloMrs James Troup
Strathmiglo.
James Millar (Sub)
Gateside.		The POST OFFICE for the Parish is Strathmiglo, with a sub-office at Gateside, Letters reach Strathmiglo at 9 A.M., and 7 P.M., and are despatched at 6.40 A.M., and 4.12 P.M. Letters reach Gateside at 10.5 A.M., and 8 P.M., and are despatched at 3 and 6 P.M.
Parish of TorryburnJames Brimer (Sub)The POST OFFICE is Dunfermline, with a sub-office at Torryburn, A walking postman reaches Torryburn about 12.45 P.M., and leaves on his return at 1.45 P.M.
Parish of WemyssMrs Millie (Sub)
West Wemyss
John Ness (Sub)
East Wemyss.
William Beaton (Sub)
Buckhaven.		The POST OFFICES for the Parish are Kirkcaldy and Leven, with sub-offices at West Wemyss, East Wemyss, and Buckhaven, Letters from Kirkcaldy reach West Wemyss, per mail gig, at 9.30 A.M., and 7.10 P.M., and East Wemyss at 9.20 A.M., and 7 P.M., and are despatched from West Wemyss at 3.50 and 9 P.M., and from East Wemyss at 4 and 9.15 P.M. Letters reach Buckhaven, by a walking postman, from Leven, at 10.30 A.M., and 8 P.M., and are despatched at 3 and 8.30 P.M.