Castles · Central Scotland
Cupar Castle
In or near Cupar.
Cupar Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cupar Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3201°, -3.0097°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Cupar Museum and Heritage Centre showcases a variety of photographs, documents, and artefacts related to the history of Cupar. The exhibitions cover significant historical periods, including Pictish settlements and the town's development into a Royal Burgh.
From the Wikipedia article
Cupar Castle was a royal castle at Cupar, Fife, Scotland. It was located on a small hill or motte that is known as Castle Hill next to the former Castlehill Primary School in Cupar. No vestiges of the castle remain above ground.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The castle was built by the Earls of Fife in the 11th century. King Alexander III's wife Margaret died at the castle on 26 February 1275. The castle traded hands several times during the first and second Scottish War of Independence. The castle was surrendered to the English in 1296, and King Edward I of England stayed there for a time. In 1306, Scottish forces led by Robert Wishart, Bishop of Glasgow, attacked the English garrison at the castle and besieged it. Wishart was captured by the English at Cupar and imprisoned until he was ransomed after the Scottish victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. In 1308 the Warden of Cupar Castle, Sir Thomas Grey, was ambushed on his way back from Edward…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.3201, -3.0097
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 4HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- 01334 844979
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5194431 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cupar Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St James The Great Episcopal Church, St Catherine Street, Cupar
Historic churches · 0.0 km
War Memorial, Nicholson Park, Cupar
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Cupar War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
County Buildings (West Section) St Catherine's Street, Cupar
Other places · 0.1 km
Corn Exchange, St Catherine Street, Cupar
Other places · 0.1 km
Town Hall, 5 St Catherine Street, Cupar
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Cupar
Towns & cities · 0.1 km
Mercat Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
United Presbyterian Church, 1, 1A, 1B Bishopgate, Cupar
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Cupar Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.3 km
80 Crossgate, Cupar
Historic houses · 0.3 km
St John's Church of Scotland, Bonnygate, Cupar
Historic churches · 0.3 km
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📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St James The Great Episcopal Church, St Catherine Street, Cupar
St James The Great Episcopal Church, St Catherine Street, Cupar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Nicholson Park, Cupar
War Memorial, Nicholson Park, Cupar — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cupar War Memorial
Cupar War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
County Buildings (West Section) St Catherine's Street, Cupar
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📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Corn Exchange, St Catherine Street, Cupar
Corn Exchange, St Catherine Street, Cupar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Central Scotland
Town Hall, 5 St Catherine Street, Cupar
Town Hall, 5 St Catherine Street, Cupar in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cupar Castle
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cupar Castle?
- Cupar Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 4HB).
- What is Cupar Castle?
- Cupar Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Cupar Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 4HB.
- Does Cupar Castle charge admission?
- Cupar Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cupar Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 4HB.