Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing

The core of the Mercat Cross dates from 1398; it is believed to have been built as a memorial of the marriage between the Duke of Rothesay and the daughter of the Earl of Douglas. In the 16th century, the octagonal stone shaft was added, and in 1688 unicorn was carved by Mr John Boyd.

The cross features a carved unicorn of Scotland, featuring a sundial and holding a saltire flag. The unicorn is supported on a base of four heraldic shields (two of the Royal arms of Scotland facing South East and South West; and that facing North East depicting Douglas coat of arms; and that to North West depicting the arms of King Robert III and Queen Annabella Drummond), interspaced with roses. The mercat cross is on a 16th-century octagonal shaft, with replacement stone to the middle.