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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · Central Scotland

Fast Castle

In or near Coldingham.

Fast Castle — a archaeological site in scotland central.

Fast Castle Head - geograph.org.uk - 5456603

James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Reston · 9.6 km

About

Fast Castle is a named archaeological site in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Fast Castle is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features the remains of a historic castle, offering insight into Scotland's medieval past. Visitors can explore the site and observe the structural remnants, which reflect the architectural style of the era. The location provides a scenic view of the surrounding landscape, making it a point of interest for those studying Scottish history and archaeology.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9333, -2.2333
Postcode
TD14 5TY
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Reston9.6 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Fast Castle

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fast Castle?
Fast Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD14 5TY).
What is Fast Castle?
Fast Castle — a archaeological site in scotland central.
How do I get to Fast Castle?
The nearest railway station is Reston, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD14 5TY.
How do I get to Fast Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD14 5TY. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.