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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Rough Castle Fort

In or near Camelon.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Rough Castle Fort β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

The Antonine Wall, from the Roman fort at Rough Castle - geograph.org.uk - 925797

Lairich Rig β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Camelon Β· 2.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Rough Castle Fort is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Rough Castle Fort is a Roman fort located in central Scotland. It is part of the Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and represents a significant military installation from the Roman era. The fort features well-preserved earthworks and remains that provide insight into the Roman military presence in Britain.

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

Coordinates
55.9978, -3.8553
District
Falkirk
Postcode
FK4 2EJ
Parliamentary constituency
Falkirk
Nearest railway station
Camelon β€” 2.5 km

Sources

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Rough Castle Fort

Rough Castle Fort β€” archaeological in scotland central.

The Antonine Wall, from the Roman fort at Rough Castle - geograph.org.uk - 925797πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Central Scotland

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Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Battle Of Bonnymuir Memorial

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Piers Β· Central Scotland

Falkirk Wheel Jetty

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Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal

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Military museums Β· Central Scotland

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Where to eat & stay near Rough Castle Fort

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Wheel Caravan park

Wheel Caravan park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

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Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Park Hotel

Park Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Macdonald Court, Kinnaird Village - geograph.org.uk - 6575108πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Glenbervie House Hotel

Glenbervie House Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

β†— glenberviehousehotel.com
Elizabethan postbox on Kerse Lane, Falkirk - geograph.org.uk - 5348467πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Orchard Hotel

Orchard Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Temporary reception building - geograph.org.uk - 4143242πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

The Grange Manor

The Grange Manor β€” a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels Β· Central Scotland

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village

The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Ye Olde House Inn, 25-26 Forth Street, Kincardine On Forth

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The Gothenburg

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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Bridge Inn

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Blue Plaque on the Red Lion at Culross - geograph.org.uk - 5441212πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Red Lion Inn, Low Causeway, Culross

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rough Castle Fort?
Rough Castle Fort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK4 2EJ).
What is Rough Castle Fort?
Rough Castle Fort β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Rough Castle Fort?
The nearest railway station is Camelon, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK4 2EJ.
Does Rough Castle Fort charge admission?
Rough Castle Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Rough Castle Fort?
The nearest railway station is Camelon, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK4 2EJ.