Ravenscraig Castle

Admire the towering defensive façade of a heavily fortified castle, originally built as a royal residence.

About Ravenscraig Castle

	Ravenscraig Castle , Kirkcaldy KY1 2QG
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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.

Ravenscraig Castle is free to visit and open year-round.

Only the exterior of the castle can be viewed.

On the eastern outskirts of Kirkcaldy, off the A955 Dysart Road.

Parking available.

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