Ravenscraig Castle, Kingdom of Fife

Getting there

Head north over the Queensferry crossing towards Kirkcaldy. Ones in Kirkcaldy follow the signs to Ravenscraig park where there is parking. In the park you will find signs to the castle which is out the way along a small path.

Entry costs and services

This castle is a ruin so it is free to enter but still safe. There is toilets in the park and easy access to the beach there is also car parking and a small play park for the kids.

Ravenscraig Castle is owned by Historic Scotland more information can be found at:

Website- https://www.historicenvironment.scot

phone- 0131 668 8600

Review

This castle was built in 1460 by James II as a gift for his queen Marie of Gueldres.He was killed shortly after they started building, but she finished building the castle and may have stayed there. The castle was then given to the Sinclair family in 1470.

At one point the castle was used to protect Merchant ships from pirates who were based on the Isle of May in the outer Firth of Forth.

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I really enjoyed this castle and thought it was a bit of a hidden gem with its beautiful views over the forth estuary and Inchkeith island with some great walks nearby. The brilliant beach at the bottom of the hill with nice rocks.

My mum says this is the most beautiful castle she has ever been to.