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The first two postcards show Couston Street. According to J. M. Webster’s book ‘Dunfermline Abbey’ Couston Street was possibly named after the lands of Couston which belonged to Robert of Rosyth, and were thirled to the Mill of Aberdour . That is to say, those who farmed the lands of Couston had to get all their grinding done at this mill and no other, and settle with the miller for his dues. Further east was Transy Farm, one of Dunfermline’s oldest dairy farms which also operated as a strawberry farm at one stage. The name Transy alludes to the description for this area, Transylvania , which can be seen on old maps. ....