Tour Scotland short dreich 4K Autumn travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of part of a road trip drive through Markinch on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Dreich is a Scots word for rainy, dull and cloudy. weather. Surnames associated with Markinch include the family name Markinch itself, though it is rare and more likely a surname from a different place of origin. More common surnames with strong ties to the parish of Markinch in Fife include Balfour, deriving from the barony of Balfour within the parish, and the place-name related surname Balbirnie. Surnames like Beaton and Balfour also have historical links to the area through notable families, such as the ladies-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots, and Sir Andrew Balfour. In 1673, Markinch was granted the status of a Burgh of Barony, which allowed it to hold market fairs and encouraged trade. The Industrial Revolution saw Markinch flourish as new industries sprang up along the River Leven. Water wheels powered mills for spinning and weaving, as well as papermaking and ironworks. By 1901, the village reached a population of 6,800 due to its industrial prosperity. The John Haig & Company whisky bottling plant was a major employer in Markinch for over a century, employing some 500 people until its closure in 1983. Following the decline of its industrial heart, Markinch's papermaking industry disappeared when the last paper mill, Tullis Russell, went into administration in 2015. Despite the economic challenges, Markinch maintains a strong community spirit. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. According to the meteorological calendar, the first day of Autumn or Fall always falls on September 1. If you follow the astrological calendar, however, Autumn or Fall begins on Saturday, September 22
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