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The ruins of Ravenscraig Castle stand on a rocky outcrop overlooking Kirkcaldy Bay. This castle (1460) was one of the first strongholds to be designed to withstand cannon fire and for artillery defence, in keeping with King James II's taste for firearms. Note the layout of the main façade, facing a vulnerable stretch of land located beyond a deep moat. The windows were replaced by gun holes for cannons. Flanked by two towers, this façade bears witness to the castle's massive defensive fortifications.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide1.67 Km - War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy KY1 1YG
- The Green Guide8.38 Km - Markinch KY7 6HQ
- The Green Guide12 Km - A 921, Aberdour KY3
More tourist attractions in Kirkcaldy
Where to sleepnearby
- From £63The Beach Apartment, near Outlander location269 m - 23 Chiefs Close, Kirkcaldy KY1 2NH
- From £63Haig Apartments1.01 Km - 52 Haig Avenue, Kirkcaldy KY1 2JE
- From £63John McDouall Stuart View1.38 Km - Rectory Lane, Dysart KY1 2TP
More hotels in Kirkcaldy
Where to eatnearby
- Annapurna Gurkhas RestaurantAround£201.19 Km - High Street, Kirkcaldy KY1 1LB
- The Fettykil FoxAround£789.79 Km - Leslie Mains, Glenrothes KY6 3EP
- Scotland Meets Sardinia - Supper ClubAround£4115.8 Km - 31 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JL
More restaurants in Kirkcaldy
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