Castles · Central Scotland
Balmuto Castle
In or near Auchtertool.
Balmuto Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland · 4.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Balmuto Castle is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Balmuto Castle is a historic castle located in central Scotland. It is known for its distinctive architecture and remains a notable example of medieval fortifications in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0939, -3.2539
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY2 5XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/485004500 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Balmuto Castle
Castles · 0.0 km
Balmuto Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Auchtertool
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Mourn House
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Lambert's Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Damhead
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Orrock Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Orrock Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Cathedrals · 1.4 km
Jean Patterson Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Auchtertool Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.4 km
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Balmuto Bridge
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Mourn House
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Castle Hill
Castle Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 131 m.
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Lambert's Mill Bridge
Lambert's Mill Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Balmuto Castle
Places to stay
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Links Guest House
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Sandhills Caravan Park
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Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
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Oswald House Hotel
Oswald House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
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Lochore Meadows Motorhome Parking
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland
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The Robert Nairn
The Robert Nairn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy
The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmuto Castle?
- Balmuto Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY2 5XF).
- What is Balmuto Castle?
- Balmuto Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balmuto Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY2 5XF.
- Does Balmuto Castle charge admission?
- Balmuto Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Balmuto Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY2 5XF.