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Auchtermuchty occurs as town within Fife, Scotland, situated beside Pitlour Hill nine miles north of Glenrothes. These are the Royal Burgh, established under charter of King James V in 1517. There exists grounds to believe of mortal habitation in the area dating back across 2,000 years, & the Romans come known to use at times established a camp in the south-east corner of the town. It used to be that, a linen industry was a major source of act in a town, however in the early 18th century the business firm of John White was established, bringing the town its foremost metalworks (there were ii finally). There was possibly the still operational from either 1829 to 1929, whilst Prohibition in the U.S.The. led to its closure. the town present occurs as quiet however thriving community, enjoying a beautiful situation in the Scottish countryside. There is a mild range of local industry, however virtually all population of working age travel outwith a town for employment.

A town wwhen utilized as a location for Tannochbrae in the Nineties TV series ''Dr Finlay's Casebook''.

Noted 'Muchty list include John Glas, founder of the Glasite religious sect inside 1725, Sir Jimmy Shand and Charlie and Craig Reid of The Proclaimers (although the latter were actually natural within Leith).

A town's church is mentioned around James Hogg's The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner

The Royal Burgh of Auchtermuchty
Information about the town including photographs, news and sport. Includes dining and accommodation guides.

Radio Free Auchtermuchty
Pirate station dedicated to the past and present residents of the town. Includes history and sports sections.

Fletchers of Auchtermuchty
Supply venison, recipes books, and books on deer management. Site includes prices and details of mail order service.

Auchtermuchty Primary School
Information about the school, its location, pupils and after school activities.

Auchtermuchty Holidays
Three vacation rental cottages. Provides photographs of each property, tariffs and a secure booking form.

Really Good Web Sites
Offering low cost design for all types of business. Based in Auchtermuchty.