Castles · Central Scotland
Kinghorn Castle
In or near Kirkcaldy.
Kinghorn Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kinghorn · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kinghorn Castle 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: 56.0645°, -3.1751°.
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Place summary
Kinghorn Castle is a castle located in central Scotland, postcode KY3. Its historical significance is underscored by its strategic position overlooking the Firth of Forth. The castle's architecture reflects the medieval period, contributing to its status as an important landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0645, -3.1751
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 9SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Kinghorn — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6412764 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kinghorn Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Pettycur
Villages · 0.2 km

Kinghorn Beach
Beaches · 0.4 km

Road Bridge, Rossland Place, Kinghorn
Historic bridges · 0.4 km

Pettycur Harbour, Kinghorn
Harbours & ports · 0.4 km

Kinghorn Lifeboat Station
Other places · 0.5 km

Kinghorn War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

War Memorial, Rossland Place, Kinghorn
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

Sergeant J McAulay VC Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

Kinghorn railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km

Kinghorn harbour
Marinas · 0.5 km

Pettycur Beach
Beaches · 0.6 km

Kinghorn Loch
Lakes · 0.6 km
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Road Bridge, Rossland Place, Kinghorn
Road Bridge, Rossland Place, Kinghorn — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Pettycur Harbour, Kinghorn
Pettycur Harbour, Kinghorn — harbor in Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland, UK.
Other places · Central Scotland
Kinghorn Lifeboat Station
Kinghorn Lifeboat Station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Kinghorn War Memorial
Kinghorn War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kinghorn Castle
Places to stay
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Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
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The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy
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461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kinghorn Castle?
- Kinghorn Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9SD).
- What is Kinghorn Castle?
- Kinghorn Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kinghorn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9SD.
- Does Kinghorn Castle charge admission?
- Kinghorn Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kinghorn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9SD.