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  • Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society Organisation

    Last updated: 19/05/2026 (more than 3 months ago)

    The Wemyss Caves, which are believed to have been the product of sea action some 8000-5000 years ago, are situated on the north shore of the Firth of Forth in or near to the village of East Wemyss. The Caves are historically precious due to the high number of carvings which are inscribed on their walls. The earliest of these are thought to date to the Bronze Age, whilst the vast majority are connected with the Pictish period. The Pictish carvings constitute the earliest style of Pictish art (Class I) and are widely thought to represent the highest concentration of Picitsh cave carvings in Britain. There were initially eleven caves in total, two of which – The Glassworks Cave and the Michael Cave – were situated on the west side of the village. Neither of these caves exists today. There are, however, six remaining caves along the coastline to the east of the village: Court Cave, Doo Cave, Well Cave, Jonathan’s Cave, Sliding Cave and Gas Works Cave.

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    Areas covered: Levenmouth

    Arts and Culture Community Development

    Registration

    Scottish charity SC023862 · company SC541924 · Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption

    Contact

    Terras Hall
    The Haugh
    East Wemyss
    KY1 4SB

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    wemysscaves.org
    4dwemysscaves.org
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