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The Royal Burgh of Cupar is a Burgh in Fife , Scotland , and is Fife's former County Town , although in 1975 the administration of the newly-created Fife Regional Council was moved to Glenrothes . Between 1975 and 1993 Cupar was home to the now-abolished North East Fife District Council. The County Buildings in St Catherine Street are still used by the modern Fife Council . Cupar was established as a Royal Burgh in 1363 by David II Of Scotland and was the location of the 11th and 12th century castles of the Macduffs , Thane s of Fife , featured in William Shakespeare 's play '' Macbeth ''. It was the site of the first Scottish Parliament , organised by Alexander III in 1276 . Notable buildings in the town include the Parish Church of Cupar Old & St Michael of Tarvit, St John's Church and the Fife County Buildings. Nearby are the Hill Of Tarvit mansion house and the Scotstarvit Tower . Cupar is home to a total of four schools, comprising of one high schol: Bell Baxter High School and three primary schools: Castlehill Primary School, Cupar Education Centre and St.Columba's RC Primary School. Elmwood College , focusing on Land Based Studies and Golf is located in Cupar. The college includes a farm and golf course. Cupar has an unusual 9 hole golf course on the side of a hill to the South of the town. Stratheden, a large psychiatric hospital is located on the outskirts of the town. Cupar is on the main East coast railway line. A Town In Saskatchewan is named after Cupar. EXTERNAL LINKS
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