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Hi Hazel Thanks for your question. The "Kingdom of Fife" is the whole county - whereas the 'East Neuk' is just part of it. The word 'neuk" is the Scots word for nook or corner, and the East Neuk is generally accepted to comprise the fishing villages around the eastern and northerly part of the county. It includes the following villages from around Lundin Links to just north of Crail - Lundin Links, Upper and Lower largo, Earlsferry, Elie, Colinsburgh, St Monans, Pittenweem, Arncroach, Carnbee, Anstruther, Cellardyke, Kilrenny, Crail and Kingsbarns. However, there is still some controversy as to exactly what villages at the west are actually included in the East Neuk. Have a look at the map on <a href="http://scotlands-enchanting-kingdom.com/climate-map-of-scotland.html" target="new">this page</a> to get an idea of where the East Neuk is. This delightful part of the Kingdom is very popular with artists and photographers because of the wonderful scenery and spectacular light, and I think worth a visit from every visitor to Fife. Have a wee look at my pages on <a href="http://scotlands-enchanting-kingdom.com/pittenweem.html" target="new">Pittemweem</a> a lively working fishing village where the famous Art Festival is held every year, and the busy wee town of <a href="http://scotlands-enchanting-kingdom.com/easy-feasts-in-anstruther.html" target="new">Anstruther</a> - famous for the Award-winning Fish'n'Chip shop. Hope this helps May

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