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Wemyss

Wemyss is a Scottish name used as a surname, a historic clan designation, and a place name in several locations in Scotland. It is most closely associated with Clan Wemyss, a Lowland Scottish family that historically held lands along the Fife coast. The family seat is Wemyss Castle, a coastal manor near East Wemyss, and the Wemyss name has long been connected with the Scottish peerage, with the title of Earl of Wemyss occurring in the family’s history.

The name also designates several places in Scotland. East Wemyss and West Wemyss are two adjacent villages

In contemporary usage, Wemyss remains a surname and an element in local toponymy. It appears in historical

on
the
Fife
coast.
Wemyss
Castle
sits
nearby
and
has
been
a
focal
point
of
the
family
estates.
Wemyss
Bay
is
a
separate
seaside
village
on
the
southern
shore
of
the
Firth
of
Clyde,
in
Inverclyde,
known
for
its
ferry
terminal
to
the
island
of
Bute
and
for
its
railway
station
on
the
Inverclyde
Line.
records,
genealogies,
and
modern
place
names,
preserving
the
legacy
of
the
historic
family
and
its
associated
estates.
The
Wemyss
name
thus
encompasses
a
noble
lineage,
a
historic
seat,
and
several
Scottish
localities
that
share
the
toponym.