Ravenscraig Castle, Royal castle in Kirkcaldy, Scotland.
Built on a rocky promontory, Ravenscraig Castle features two defensive towers connected by a central block with 3.5-meter-thick frontal walls.
King James II commissioned the castle in 1460 as a residence for Queen Mary of Gueldres, but died within five months during the siege of Roxburgh.
The castle represents a pivotal change in Scottish military architecture, incorporating specific defensive elements to counter the emergence of artillery warfare.
The castle remains closed to visitors due to ongoing repairs and conservation work on the access bridge leading to the entrance.
The structure includes numerous gun holes and a central artillery platform installed by the Sinclair family during the mid-1500s modifications.
Location: Fife
Location: Kirkcaldy
Inception: 1460
Founders: James II of Scotland
GPS coordinates: 56.12070,-3.14440
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:21
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