Kingdom of Fife – Brodie Bags Scottish Castles

Macduff’s castle (East Wemyss Castle)

Getting there Take the A92 to Kirkcaldy then head towards East Wemyss. There is a small car park by the beach however the castle is up LOTS and lots of stairs and is not accessible for wheelchairs and prams. There is a small flatter path around the back of the cemetery but no parking onContinue reading “Macduff’s castle (East Wemyss Castle)”

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 freeContinue reading “Ravenscraig Castle, Kingdom of Fife”

Rosyth Castle

Getting There Head north over the Queensferry crossing and take the very first exit and follow the signs to the dock yard. There is no designated parking so you may need to walk along the street a bit. Entry costs and service First things first there is a no trespassing sign but I didn’t seeContinue reading “Rosyth Castle”

Aberdour castle

“The morning e’er saw mirth and glee in the hoary feudal tower of bold sir Alan Mortimer the lord of Aberdour.” David Vedder, Sir Alan Mortimer A legend of fife 1855 Getting there This castle is located next to Aberdour train station. in the lovely village of Aberdour in the kingdom of Fife. The turnContinue reading “Aberdour castle”

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

“Here I mounted the cutting stool, or stool of repentance ; while Burns from the pulpit addressed to me a ludicrous reproof and exhortation “ John Adair -1787 Getting there take the M90 over the Queensferry crossing (north bound) follow the signs for Dunfermline and then the brown signs to the abbey. There is noContinue reading “Dunfermline Abbey and Palace”