The Top 10 Castles around Cowdenbeath
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 10
beautiful castles to choose from around Cowdenbeath. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Cowdenbeath. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 24, 2025
Seafield Tower
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The lands here at Seafield (as well as the lands at Markinch) were granted to Robert Moultrie by King James II in 1443 and the tower was in his family …
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Ravenscraig Castle
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Ravenscraig Castle is a ruined castle located in Kirkcaldy which dates from around 1460. The castle is an early example of artillery defence in Scotland. Now managed by Historic Scotland …
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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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View of Lochleven Castle
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Lochleven Castle is a late 14th or early 15th century tower where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567.
Mary Queen of Scots spent a year at the castle …
Mary Queen of Scots spent a year at the castle …
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Balwearie Castle
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A great ruin with lots of stories linked to it and the home of Sir Michael Scott the Wizard of the North. Can be reached from Beveridge Park, Auchertool road …
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