a town of Scotland, in the county of Fife, situated on the northern shore of the frith of Forth, in W. Long. 3° 15'. N. Lat. 56° 5'. It was much favoured by William, who granted its first charter. He extended its liberties considerably, and in the time of David I. it became a royal residence. The Moubrays had large possessions here, which were forfeited in the reign of Robert II. The Franciscans had a convent in this town; and, according to Sir Robert Sibbald, the Dominicans had another. This town has a considerable trade in coal and other articles.