Thornton

The Top 7 Castles around Thornton

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 Thornton. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

MacDuff's Castle

Falkland Palace & Garden

Seafield Tower

Ravenscraig Castle

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MacDuff's Castle
Hiking Highlight
MacDuff's Castle was originally built in the 11th century. However, nothing survives from this period and the ruins you see today are from the 14th and 15th centuries. You can …
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Falkland Palace & Garden
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Falkland Palace & Garden provides a unique opportunity to explore a royal ‘pleasure palace’ with a Victorian twist.

Inspired by the grand châteaux of France, in the 16th century James …
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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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