Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Cupar within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Cupar, co. town, parl. and royal burgh, and par. with ry. sta., Fife, 5½ m. NE. of Ladybank Junction, 33¾ NE. of Edinburgh, and 424 NW. of London -- par., 5736 ac., pop. 7404; parl. burgh, pop. 5010; royal burgh, pop. 4964; P.O., T.O., 5 Banks, 4 newspapers.Market-day, Tuesday; has considerable trade in corn, besides some malting, brewing, tanning, flax-spinning, and weaving. A mound to the E. of the town, now called School Hill, was formerly occupied by a stronghold of the Macduffs. C. unites with St Andrews, Pittenweem, Crail, East and West Anstruther, and Kilrenny in returning 1 member to Parliament.