π Rosyth, Fife
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Only in Scotland could a former international ferry terminal and naval base have a castle hidden in the middle of it – which you can still visit! Of course, the 15th century ruin easily pre-dates the shipping activities here at Rosyth, originally on a tidal island in the Forth estuary (a bit like nearby Cramond Island today) before more recent land reclamation took place. The L-plan building is a substantial one, with the block of the tower house intact to roof height as well as the walls of other ranges. A coat of arms can also still be made out above one of the doorways. The castle now shares the a space with a roundabout in the midst of industry, immediately before restricted access areas staffed by security guards. On our previous visits they’ve been happy to let us explore the castle – but ask for permission before you walk around.
π Location
π Murray Road, Rosyth Europarc, 1 mi south of Rosyth town centre
π§ O.S. Grid Reference: NT 109821
π°οΈ GPS coordinates: 56.023509,-3.431332
π Ferry Toll Road at junction with Grampian Road (0.5 mi)
π Informal parking near castle
π Key info
β Always viewable
π« Free
π¬ Consider informing the security booth next to the castle first.