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Ravenscraig Castle
Kirkcaldy, Fife

Ravenscraig Castle, just east of Kirkcaldy, Fife
On the seaside cliffs, east of Kirkcaldy, this castle was originally planned and built by James II in 1460. It was intended to be for his queen, Mary of Guelders.


Ravenscraig Castle, just east of Kirkcaldy, Fife
The platform on the left with the information board - the castle is in the care of Historic Scotland - is the location of the queen's original planned grand hall.


Ravenscraig Castle, just east of Kirkcaldy, Fife
Further back looking from the east with the high flats and Kirkcaldy.


Ravenscraig Castle, just east of Kirkcaldy, Fife
Finally the view from the west showing the castle's location on the cliff above the bay of the Firth of Forth and Pathhead Sands.