FERNIE-EASTER, a hamlet, in the parish of MoNiMAiL, district of Cupar, county of Fife, 3 miles (VV. by N.) from Cupar; containing 44 inhabitants. It lies nearly in the centre of the parish; and in its vicinity is Fernie Castle, which is supposed to have been one of Macduff's castles, and was evidently of great strength.