Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Burntisland's People Wilfrid Ayre (1890-1971) Shipbuilder and public servant. Founded Burntisland Shipyard, which opened in 1918. Knighted for his services in the Second World War. William Bald (c1788-1857) Born in Burntisland. Pioneering cartographer, surveyor and civil engineer in Scotland and Ire
land. Designed and built the Antrim coast road, one of the world's great scenic routes. Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847) Citizen of Burntisland. Radical preacher, social reformer, and the leading Scottish
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