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Rosyth Castle

Photo of Rosyth Castle, a ruined castle near North Queensferry, Fife, central Scotland.

Rosyth Castle

© David Dixon / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

© David Dixon / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Rosyth Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Rosyth Castle is one of 21 castles the Albion Guide lists in Fife. Nearby castles include Staneyhill Tower and Blackness Castle. The nearest railway station is Rosyth, 2.5 km to the north.

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Photo along the Fife Coastal Path, a long-distance trail running from Kincardine to Newburgh, central Scotland.Highlight

Fife Coastal Path

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Firth to firth around the Kingdom of Fife, threading fishing villages from the Forth bridges to the Tay.

0.1 km NE · Fife

Photo of Forth Bridge Viewpoint, a landmark near North Queensferry, Fife, central Scotland.Highlight

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Photo along the John Muir Way, a long-distance trail running from Helensburgh to Dunbar, Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Hopetoun House, a garden near South Queensferry, West Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Blackness Castle, a ruined castle near Charlestown (Charlestown), Falkirk, central Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Craigies Farm, a farm & farm shop near South Queensferry, Edinburgh, central Scotland.Highlight

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