Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Fast Castle, Motte
In or near Denholm.
Fast Castle, Motte — a castle in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fast Castle, Motte is a castle located in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Place summary
Fast Castle is a motte located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a historical castle site, notable for its earthwork mound, which served as a defensive structure. The remains of the castle provide insight into medieval fortification methods in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4563, -2.6415
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD9 8TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- osm: node/2553699623 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fast Castle, Motte?
- Fast Castle, Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD9 8TE).
- What is Fast Castle, Motte?
- Fast Castle, Motte — a castle in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fast Castle, Motte?
- The nearest town is Denholm. Drivers can use postcode TD9 8TE.
- Does Fast Castle, Motte charge admission?
- Fast Castle, Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Fast Castle, Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD9 8TE. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.