Castles · Central Scotland
Dunimarle Castle
In or near Valleyfield.
Dunimarle Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kinneil Halt · 4.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dunimarle Castle, the nearest railway station is Kinneil Halt, which is 4.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KY12 8JN. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Dunimarle Castle is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Dunimarle Castle is a historic estate in Scotland, known for its beautifully landscaped grounds and rich history. Visitors can explore the castle's architecture and enjoy the serene gardens, although access is limited and primarily available through guided tours.
From the Wikipedia article
Dunimarle Castle is located 1 km west of the centre of the village of Culross in Fife, Scotland. The name 'Dunimarle' means 'castle by the sea', although the original name of the estate was 'Castlehill'. The mansion house is a Category A listed building and the ruins of the medieval castle are Category B listed. The grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The original castle is now a ruin, but adjacent to it stands an 18th-century building, borrowing its name, constructed by the Erskine family. The house was rebuilt by R & R Dickson in 1839. Until recently it had some fine art which is now found on temporary loan to the National Galleries museum at Duff House, near Banff, North East Scotland. From 1575, Dunimarle Castle had a coal mine in operation run by Sir George Bruce. The mine had a tunnel that led down to the nearby Firth of Forth, which is some 30 metres below, so that the coal could be loaded onto ships. The mine was abandoned in the early 17th century and the tunnel filled in.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.0550, -3.6438
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY12 8JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Nearest railway station
- Kinneil Halt — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.dunimarlecastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5315297 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunimarle Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunimarle Castle?
- Dunimarle Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY12 8JN).
- What is Dunimarle Castle?
- Dunimarle Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunimarle Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kinneil Halt, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY12 8JN.
- Does Dunimarle Castle charge admission?
- Dunimarle Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dunimarle Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kinneil Halt, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY12 8JN.