Seafield Tower, Medieval tower house ruins near Kinghorn, Scotland.
Seafield Tower is a castle structure made of red sandstone sitting on a rocky coastal outcrop in Fife. The building had thick walls and was divided into several floors with chambers designed to house its residents while providing defensive strength.
John Moultray built the tower in 1542 as a show of power in the region. The family used it as a home until residents abandoned it in the early 1700s and it began to fall into decay.
The tower shows how Scottish nobility lived and displayed their status in the 1500s. The rooms were designed to combine everyday living with defensive strength.
The site sits along a coastal walking path and can be reached from multiple access points. Visitors should prepare for uneven rocks and cool weather, especially when approaching from the shoreline.
A severe storm in January 2013 destroyed part of the northwest corner and permanently altered the ruins' appearance. This damage revealed how fragile the structure had become and shows the ongoing role of nature in shaping historic sites.
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