Castles · Central Scotland
Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter
In or near Pittenweem.
Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2227°, -2.7026°.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 09/05/1972 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Kilrenny NGR NO 56528 03573 Coordinates 356528, 703573 — 16th century and later. Rubble wall 14' high with remains of Dreel Castle and terraced garden beyond.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Dreel Castle is part of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, located at Anstruther Harbour. The museum showcases the history and significance of the Scottish fishing industry through various exhibitions and collections.
Place summary
Dreel Castle is a category B listed building located on Wightman's Wynd in Anstruther Easter, central Scotland. The castle's historical significance is reflected in its designation, indicating its importance to the architectural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2227, -2.7026
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY10 3DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
Sources
- wikidata: Q17800453 (CC0)
- commons: Anstruther Easter, Wightman's Wynd, Dreel Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter?
- Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY10 3DD).
- What is Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter?
- Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter?
- Drivers can use postcode KY10 3DD.
- Is Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter a listed building?
- Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter charge admission?
- Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dreel Castle, Wightman's Wynd, Anstruther Easter?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY10 3DD. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.