Fast Castle, Archaeological site and castle ruins in Scottish Borders, Scotland.
The remains of Fast Castle stand on a rocky promontory jutting into the North Sea, with cliffs dropping 150 feet to the waters below.
The fortress changed ownership multiple times during conflicts, hosting Margaret Tudor in 1503 before her marriage to King James IV of Scotland.
The castle ruins influenced literature, serving as the model for Wolf's Crag in Sir Walter Scott's novel The Bride of Lammermoor.
Visitors reach the castle via a steep trail from Dowlaw farm, with a concrete footway replacing the original medieval drawbridge.
The castle earned its name from lights displayed to mislead ships into dangerous waters, as it was originally known as Fause Castle.
Location: Scottish Borders
Location: Coldingham
Inception: 1522
GPS coordinates: 55.93244,-2.22386
Latest update: May 25, 2025 12:53
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