Kirkcaldy, Fife
Admire the towering defensive façade of a heavily fortified castle, originally built as a royal residence.
Ravenscraig Castle was begun for Queen Mary of Gueldres in 1460. But its time as a royal residence was short-lived, and the castle was soon granted to the Sinclair family.
The Sinclairs completed the castle, building its massive 3.5m-thick walls, showing the impact of gunpowder artillery on castle design.
1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry 4pm
1 Oct to 31 March:
Closed
Minor access restrictions in place. Please note, the drawbridge is closed. Access to the castle is by the staircase in the moat.
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