Newton of Falkland

Newton of Falkland
   NEWTON of FALKLAND, a village, in the parish of Falkland, district of Cupar, county of Fife, 1 mile (E.) from Falkland; containing 236 inhabitants. This village is situated in the east part of the parish, and on the high road from Falkland to Cupar. A portion of the population is engaged in hand-loom weaving, and the remainder chiefly in the business of husbandry. A school is supported by the inhabitants.

A Topographical dictionary of Scotland. . 1856.

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