Carnock

Carnock is a village and former parish in Fife, Scotland, located approximately 4 miles west of Dunfermline. It lies within the civil parish of Saline and Carnock.

Historically, Carnock was a significant centre for coal mining, an industry that dominated the area's economy for centuries. Evidence of this industrial past can still be seen in the landscape.

Carnock features a primary school, Carnock Primary School, serving the local community.

The name "Carnock" is believed to be of Cumbric origin, suggesting a possible etymological link to the word "carn," meaning a heap of stones or cairn. This may relate to a prominent geological feature or a burial site in the vicinity.

The village contains a war memorial dedicated to those who died in the First and Second World Wars.

Notable historical figures associated with Carnock include Christian Shaw, the so-called "Bargarran Witch," whose accusations led to the Paisley witch trials of 1697. She was born in the nearby village of Bargarran but her story is strongly linked with the surrounding area.

While coal mining has declined, Carnock remains a residential village with a strong sense of community.