Historical Geography information for Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland
| Place Name | Beith |
| Description | Beith is a small town situated in the Garnock Valley in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The town is situated on the crest of a hill and was known originally as the "Hill o' Beith" (hill of the birches). Beith is said to have been the occasional residence of Saint Inan, a confessor of some celebrity flourished about 839. Beith had a reputation for harboring smugglers in the 18th century and a local pub is still called the "Smugglers Tavern". Furniture making and armaments were important industries in the 19th and 20th centuries. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Beith |
| County | Ayrshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93605 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:19:53 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092731 |
British Surname Clusters | Crawford | Crawford, Crawfurd |