The Half Crown, Inverkeithing

Circa 1670 to 1680, the building housing the Half Crown was constructed.^[1]

In the early 18th century, Samuel Greig lived his early life in the building.^[3] In 1763, Russia requested Britain for officers to help in the remodelling of naval armaments. Greig was sent and would become known as the 'father of the Russian Navy'; serving in the Seven Years' War, Russo-Turkish War and Russo-Swedish War. He was awarded the Order of St George by Catherine the Great, and received a state funeral after his death in 1788.^[4] A commemorative plaque to him graces the wall of the pub.^[5]

The building was formerly used as The Royal Hotel, which incorporated much of 34 - 40 High Street.^[2]

The interior features a well, first mentioned in plans from the 19th century, which has been converted into a coffee table.^[1]

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  The Half Crown Samuel Grieg plaque.
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  The Half Crown pub as part of 34 - 40 High St.