Castles · Central Scotland
Mountquhanie Castle
In or near Balmerino.
Mountquhanie Castle — castle ruin in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar · 7.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Mountquhanie Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle ruin in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3789°, -3.0579°.
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Heritage listing
Mountquhanie Castle is a secular castle located in Fife, dating back to its designation on 23 July 1935. It is recognized as a scheduled monument of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, reflecting its historical significance.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mountquhanie Castle is a scheduled monument located in central Scotland, postcode KY15. This historic castle represents significant architectural heritage in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3789, -3.0579
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 4QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q79763783 (CC0)
- commons: Mountquhanie Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6723472.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mountquhanie Castle?
- Mountquhanie Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 4QJ).
- What is Mountquhanie Castle?
- Mountquhanie Castle — castle ruin in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Mountquhanie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 4QJ.
- Is Mountquhanie Castle a listed building?
- Mountquhanie Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Mountquhanie Castle charge admission?
- Mountquhanie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mountquhanie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 4QJ.