West Pittenweem, Pittenweem
An unusual 1904 view of Mid Shore and the West Pier. The West Pier was built in 1724 by William Aitken after consultation with William Adam of Kirkcaldy, the father of the famous brothers John and Robert Adam, who designed many of Britain's best-known Georgian buildings. The pier was completely rebuilt in 1822 and in 1872 was extended eastward to enclose the West Basin of the harbour, which was deepened at the same time. The debt for these works was not cleared by the town until 1930. The tip of the pier was widened during harbour improvements in 1951
(Text by Eric Eunson)
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