Crail Castle, Royal castle ruins in Crail, Scotland
The remaining structure consists of a 5.2-meter-long wall of mortared masonry with footings of a round tower on its southern end.
The castle served as a residence for King David I of Scotland in the 12th century and contained a chapel dedicated to Saint Rufus.
The name Crail derives from Pictish language elements meaning fort and rock, indicating ancient settlement patterns in this coastal location.
Located on a rocky cliff overlooking the natural harbor, the castle site provides strategic views of the surrounding Fife coastline.
A receipt from 1264 documents repairs to the castle, making it one of the earliest recorded maintenance records for Scottish fortifications.
Location: Fife
Location: Crail
GPS coordinates: 56.25820,-2.62589
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22
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