The Top 7 Castles around Central Dunfermline
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Central Dunfermline. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Central Dunfermline. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Blackness Castle
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Blackness Castle is perched right on the shore of the Firth of Forth.
Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …
Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …
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Culross Palace and the Historic Village
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Relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings and cobbled streets of the fascinating Royal Burgh of Culross.
Explore the beautiful refurbished palace with …
Explore the beautiful refurbished palace with …
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Bessie Bar Steps
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Culross Palace is a former merchant’s home that was constructed between 1597 and 1611 by Sir George Bruce, the Laird of Carnock. Whilst it might not be a palace in …
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Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
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Dunfermline Palace and Abbey are the remains of a great Benedictine abbey founded by Queen Margaret in the 11th century.
Beginning as a priory founded by Malcolm’s wife, Queen Margaret, …
Beginning as a priory founded by Malcolm’s wife, Queen Margaret, …
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Midhope Castle
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The builder of Midhope Castle, which was built in the late 16th century, is Alexander Drummond of Midhope of the Drummond clan. It later passed to the Earls of Linlithgow …
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View of Blackness Castle from the West Along the Coastal Path
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Lovely seaside village with food and restrooms....
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View of Rosyth Castle
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You can't access this castle - it's sitting behind fences of a private business and doesn't appear to be operating as a tourist site.
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