Explore the impressive complex and its delightful walled garden and terraces. Admire views of the Forth from what’s possibly Scotland’s oldest standing castle. Aberdour Castle was once grand enough for a Regent of Scotland.

KY3 0SL. National Grid reference: NT 192 854. Telephone: 01383 860 519. View Aberdour Castle on a Google map. Car and bicycle parking. Aberdour railway station, a 6 minute walk from the visitor centre, has a car park for visitor use. A small car park next to the visitor centre can be used by people with mobility needs.

Aberdour Castle has seen 500 years of noble living, serving as a residence to the powerful Mortimer, Randolph and Douglas families. Today, its ruined structures and roofed buildings show clearly how a medieval castle could be extended and adapted over time.

See the large and imposing suite of buildings from the 12th to the 17th century with the grand hall-house, thought to be the oldest standing stone castle in Scotland. There is also a delightful walled garden, with scented flowers and a beehive-shaped doocot, which overlooks the Forth.

2018年3月20日 · HES NT 193854 OS: 66 KY3 0SL. OPEN: Open Apr-Sep, daily 9.30-17.30; Oct, daily 10.00-16.00; Nov-Mar, Sat-Wed 10.00-16.00, closed Thu-Fri; Tearoom open Apr-Oct, daily 10.00-16.30, check winter opening; castle closed 25/26 Dec and 1/2 Jan. Venue for weddings and events. Tel: 01383 860519 Web: www.historicenvironment.scot. Last updated: 20/3/18.

Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0SL. Tel:01383 860519. Operated by: Historic Environment Scotland (formerly Historic Scotland) Opening Hours: 1 April - 30 September: Daily 10:00 - 16:30, (last entry 16:00) 1 October - 31 March: Sat - Wed 10:00 - 16:00, (last entry 15:15) Closes for lunch 12:30 - 13:30. Admission:

Map of KY3 0SL postcode in Fife, Scotland with local information, lat/long: 56.055292, -3.297934, grid reference: NT192854

Today visitors can explore the beautiful walled gardens which include an orchard with eighteen varieties of apples, aromatherapy plants and herbs including camomile, lemon balm, rosemary and lavender, Jerusalem sage, catmint and curry plant. No matter what the time of year there is always something interesting to see.

Information about and images of Aberdour Castle in Fife on Undiscovered Scotland.

Address: Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0SL View map Phone: 01383 860519 Length of visit: 1-2 hours Dog friendly: Yes Cafe: Yes