Ravenscraig Castle
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Kirkcaldy, Fife
![Ravenscraig Castle, just east of Kirkcaldy, Fife](aerial/kirkcaldy_ravenscraig_a.jpg)
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](aerial/kirkcaldy_ravenscraig_b.jpg)
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](aerial/kirkcaldy_ravenscraig_c.jpg)
Further back looking from the east with the high flats and Kirkcaldy.
![Ravenscraig Castle, just east of Kirkcaldy, Fife](aerial/kirkcaldy_ravenscraig_d.jpg)
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.