East Neuk
The East Neuk ( ) or East Neuk of Fife is an area on the coast of Fife in Scotland that is geographically undefined.
“Neuk” is the Scottish word for angle or corner, and in the general definition it includes the fishing villages of the northern part of the Firth of Forth as well as the land and villages in the interior of the region. It includes Elie and Earlsferry , Colinsburgh , St Monans , Pittenweem , Arncroach , Carnbee , Anstruther , Cellardyke , Kilrenny , Crail and Kingsbarns .
Web links
- Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland , John Keay
- The East Neuk of Fife: Its History and Antiquities, Geology, Botany, and Natural History in General , Rev. Walter Wood, AM
- Rick Steves' Great Britain 2008 , Rick Steves
- Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Men of Fife , MF Conolly 1866
Coordinates: 56 ° 14 ′ 40.2 " N , 2 ° 43 ′ 26.1" W.