Scotstarvit Tower, Tower house in Ceres, Scotland
The six-storey stone tower stands on a rocky outcrop, measuring 10.1 meters by 8.2 meters with a small projecting wing at its base.
Sir John Scot purchased the tower in 1611, renaming it from Tarvet to Scotstarvit and undertaking substantial renovations during the 1620s.
The tower represents Scottish feudal architecture with its double-height barrel-vaulted ground floor and traditional spiral staircase leading to a circular caphouse.
Historic Environment Scotland maintains the tower, which features narrow staircases and multiple floor levels connected through stone-vaulted passages.
The tower includes stone vaults on both first and third floors, specifically engineered to increase structural strength and provide protection against fire.
Location: Fife
Location: Ceres
GPS coordinates: 56.28960,-3.01707
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:48
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