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Location: East Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Ravenscraig Park & Castle loop from Dysart Harbour

4.15km

01:06

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ravenscraig Castle – Ravenscraig Beach loop from Muiredge

19.0km

05:04

210m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ravenscraig Beach – Alice's Fairy Garden loop from Kirkcaldy

16.4km

04:21

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brian

September 22, 2017

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 and protected by Scheduled Ancient Monument this has been recognised as a category A listed building.

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August 17, 2024

The construction of Ravenscraig Castle by the mason Henry Merlion and the master carpenter Friar Andres Lesouris was ordered by King James II (reigned 1437–1460) as a home for his wife, Mary of Guelders.

The castle is considered one of the first - perhaps the very first - in Scotland to be built to withstand cannon fire and provide for artillery defence. The king was involved with the planning but, ironically, was killed in a tragic accident with a loaded cannon at the Siege of Roxburgh Castle near Floors Castle in the Scottish Borders.

Jim Taylor

April 20, 2025

Great place to visit. Built in 1460. The best way to learn about it is go visit it. Now open, 1..4.2026.

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Elevation 10 m

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

Free Entry

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Kirkcaldy KY1 2QG

www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/ravenscraig-castle/

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/contact-us/

0131 668 8600

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Location: East Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Ravenscraig Park & Castle loop from Dysart Harbour

2. Ravenscraig Castle – Ravenscraig Beach loop from Muiredge

3. Ravenscraig Beach – Alice's Fairy Garden loop from Kirkcaldy

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