Craik

Craik, an antique little coast-town in the 'East Neuk' of Fife, 2½ miles WSW. of Fife Ness, 10 SE. of St Andrews, and 43 NE. of Edinburgh by rail. There is a fragment of a castle of David I.; and the church, which was made collegiate in 1517, is an interesting Second Pointed structure. John Knox here preached his 'idolatrous sermon,' 9th June 1559; and in 1648, James Sharp was appointed minister. The fishing is not what it once was, and the harbour has little trade; but Craik is a pleasant summer-resort. It was made a royal burgh in 1306, and unites with the other six St Andrews burghs to return one member to parliament. Pop. (1861) 1238; (1891) 1119.