Royal Burgh of Crail

Civilisation has thrived on the eastern seaboard of Scotland since prehistorical times.
A castle was built to house the Royal Sheriff of Fife overlooking the harbour by King David I in the 12th century.   As with all towns of the time, \ continuous wall surrounded the town with ports (gateways) leasing to the countryside.
Robert the Bruce confirmed Crail's royal burgh status with the right to hold narkets on a Sunday, in 1310   These markets attracted international business from all over Europe, including Poland and Russia, making it the largest of its time.
East Neuk is named and refers to that wedge of land running around the peninsula of Fife.   Here white-washed buildings with red pantile roofs crowd into small winding streets leading to secluded little harbours.   The East Neuk also has some of the finest beaches and water-sports facilities in the kingdom. 
As with all these ancient fishing  communities, one just has to 'scratch the surface' to see one;s heritage and rich tapestry of history laid our before our eyes.
Crail harbour is the most photograped and painted of all.   The royal burgh also hosts the world's 7th oldest established golf club.