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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Central Scotland

Old Tulliallan Castle

In or near Airth.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Old Tulliallan Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.

Old Tulliallan Castle, castles in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Alloa · 5.7 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Old Tulliallan Castle, the nearest railway station is Alloa, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is FK10 4QL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Old Tulliallan 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 in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0799°, -3.7259°.

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Heritage listing

Tulliallan (Gaelic tulach-aluinn, 'Beautiful knoll') was an estate in Perthshire, Scotland, near to Kincardine, and a parish. The Blackadder lairds of Tulliallan, a branch of the Blackadder border clan, wielded considerable power in the 15th and 16th centuries. The modern Tulliallan Castle is relatively recent, built in 1812-1820 and now the home of the Scottish Police College

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Tulliallan (Gaelic tulach-aluinn, 'Beautiful knoll') was an estate in Perthshire, Scotland, near to Kincardine, and a parish. The Blackadder lairds of Tulliallan, a branch of the Blackadder border clan, wielded considerable power in the 15th and 16th centuries. The modern Tulliallan Castle is relatively recent, built in 1812-1820 and now the home of the Scottish Police College

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Background

History

The castle passed into the ownership of William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas (c. 1327–1384). Archibald Douglas, 4th Earl of Douglas gifted the Tulliallan estate to the Edmiston family in 1402. In 1456 the gift was confirmed to Sir James Edmiston, great-grandson of King Robert II of Scotland, by royal charter. Patrick Blackader, grandson of Cuthbert Blackader of Blackader Castle in Berwickshire, married Elizabeth Edmiston, daughter of Sir James. She brought the Tulliallan estate as her dowry. A noted member of the Blackadder family of Tulliallan was Robert Blackadder, brother of Patrick Blackadder, Laird of Tulliallan. Robert Blackadder was Bishop of Aberdeen, Bishop of Glasgow from 1484 and…

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Coordinates
56.0799, -3.7259
District
Fife
Postcode
FK10 4QL
Parliamentary constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar
Nearest railway station
Alloa5.7 km
Official site
www.stravaiging.com

Sources

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Tulliallan Parish Church, Kirk Street, Kincardine On Forth

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Where to eat & stay near Old Tulliallan Castle

Places to stay

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The Grange Manor

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

The Woods Caravan Park

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Glenbervie House Hotel

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Orchard Hotel

Orchard Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Park Hotel

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Tulliallan Castle?
Old Tulliallan Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK10 4QL).
What is Old Tulliallan Castle?
Old Tulliallan Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Old Tulliallan Castle?
The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK10 4QL.
Is Old Tulliallan Castle a listed building?
Old Tulliallan Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Does Old Tulliallan Castle charge admission?
Old Tulliallan Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Old Tulliallan Castle?
The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK10 4QL.