a royal burgh and market-town of Scotland, county of Fife, is situated on the right bank of the Firth of Tay, 9 miles E.S.E. of Perth. It is well built, and has one principal street running along the shore, and crossed at right angles by another leading to the harbour, which is formed by several piers extending into the river. The town has a town-hall with a spire, a large parish church, two United Presbyterian churches, Baptist and Independent churches, and several schools. The harbour is pretty good, admitting vessels of 500 tons burden; and some trade is carried on in corn, timber, linen, and coal. The inhabitants are principally employed in the weaving of coarse linens. In the neighbourhood of Newburgh are the ruins of the abbey of Lindores, and two curious antique crosses. The town is ancient, and was made a burgh in 1457. Pop. of the burgh (1851) 2638.