Preston Island (Fife)
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| Meaning of name | named after Sir Robert Preston |
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 Preston Island
Preston Island shown within Scotland
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| OS grid reference | NT004856 |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Islands of the Forth |
| Highest elevation | <10 m |
| Political geography | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Fife |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Preston Island is a former artificial island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. The reclaimed land was once used for salt production, using local coal. It is part of Fife.
History
Preston Island, south of Low Valleyfield in the Firth of Forth, was reclaimed by Sir Robert Preston in the early 19th century.[1] He established a coal mine, producing coal for the production of salt in saltpans on the island.[2] The mine was closed following a fatal firedamp explosion in 1811.[2] The buildings later housed an illicit distillery.[1] Several well-maintained ruins remain.
The 'island' is no longer surrounded by water, following further land reclamation, using ash from the nearby Longannet power station.[2]
Footnotes
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