About Crail

Situated on the East Coast of Scotland, the beautiful Royal Burgh of Crail is easy to find. The Kingdom of Fife juts out into the North Sea between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay. Crail lies on the coastal road in the picturesque East Neuk of Fife close to Fifeness at the easterly tip of the Kingdom.

The historic fishing villages dotted along the coastline here are well worth a visit. Many artists have been inspired by the 17th century whitewashed cottages of these small seaside towns with their crow-stepped gables, sea-gulled chimney tops and red pantiled roofs, clustered around the ancient harbours.

Crail is the oldest burgh in the East Neuk, famous for it’s medieval harbour. Today, traditional fishing boats continue to sail from here - the local fishermen use creels to catch delicious lobster and crab.