The Royal Burgh of Crail is the most easterly village in the Neuk (nook or corner) of Fife.
Crail was made a Royal Burgh in 1178 by King William of Lyon. Crail was a large and important medieval market town based on trade from the harbour. Robert the Bruce gave permission to hold markets on a Sunday. The secluded harbour is protected by high gable walls and is reached by steep steps to the creel boats, lobster pots and brightly coloured fishing buoys.