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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Central Scotland

Glamis Tower

In or near Kirkcaldy.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Glamis Tower — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.

Glamis Tower, castles in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Kinghorn · 0.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Glamis Tower 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: 56.0712°, -3.1762°.

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Place summary

Glamis Tower is a historic castle located in central Scotland, postcode KY3. It is notable for its distinctive architecture and historical significance. The castle is part of the wider Glamis Castle complex, which has been a site of royal connections.

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

Coordinates
56.0712, -3.1762
District
Fife
Postcode
KY3 9XD
Parliamentary constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Nearest railway station
Kinghorn0.3 km

Sources

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

War Memorial, Rossland Place, Kinghorn

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Lifeboat Training - geograph.org.uk - 2566144📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Kinghorn War Memorial

Kinghorn War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Kinghorn Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2571047📷 4

Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland

Kinghorn railway station

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Lifeboat Training - geograph.org.uk - 2566144📷 4

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Kinghorn Lifeboat Station

Kinghorn Lifeboat Station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Glamis Tower

Places to stay

On The Fife Coast , Caravan Park At Kinghorn - geograph.org.uk - 3519041📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park

Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Sandhills Caravan Park

Sandhills Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Freepettycur.co.uk
Fresh Water Supply^ - geograph.org.uk - 1707747📷 5

B&Bs · Central Scotland

Links Guest House

Links Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.

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Elizabethan postbox on Dysart Road, Kirkcaldy - geograph.org.uk - 6911413📷 7

Hotels · Central Scotland

Strathearn Hotel

Strathearn Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Aircrash memorial, Kirkcaldy - geograph.org.uk - 6528948📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Oswald House Hotel

Oswald House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Places to eat & drink

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The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Robert Nairn

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy

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Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glamis Tower?
Glamis Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9XD).
What is Glamis Tower?
Glamis Tower — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Glamis Tower?
The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9XD.
Does Glamis Tower charge admission?
Glamis Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Glamis Tower?
The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9XD.