Castles · Central Scotland
Tayport Castle
In or near Dundee.
Tayport Castle — castle, demolished by or in the 19th-century, near Tayport, Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tayport Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle, demolished by or in the 19th-century, near Tayport, Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4508°, -2.8832°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Tayport Castle, was a Z plan castle that was located near Tayport, Fife, Scotland. The castle was demolished in the 19th century and no remains above ground are visible.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.4508, -2.8832
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- DD6 9BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q18162688 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tayport Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tayport Harbour
Marinas · 0.2 km
Tayport Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Tayport
Villages · 0.5 km
War Memorial Lychgate
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Tayport East Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.6 km
Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Tayport
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Tayport Pile Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.7 km
Tayport West Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.0 km
Tayport Links Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Larick Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Hare Law
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Hare Law
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Nearby
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Tayport Old Parish Church
Tayport Old Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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War Memorial Lychgate
War Memorial Lychgate — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Tayport East Lighthouse
Tayport East Lighthouse — lighthouse in Dundee, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Tayport
Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Tayport — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Tayport Castle
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Tayport Links Caravan Park
Tayport Links Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Larick Campsite
Larick Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
The Beeches
The Beeches — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
TayView Caravan & Camping Park
TayView Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Four Points Flex by Sheraton
Four Points Flex by Sheraton — a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Four Points by Sheraton.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee
The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee
Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee
Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
51 Commercial Street, Dundee
51 Commercial Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tayport Castle?
- Tayport Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 9BD).
- What is Tayport Castle?
- Tayport Castle — castle, demolished by or in the 19th-century, near Tayport, Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Tayport Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD6 9BD.
- Does Tayport Castle charge admission?
- Tayport Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tayport Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 9BD.