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Defending our Fringe of Gold

There are many sites along the path which provide reminders of a time when our shores were not so peaceful. From Pictish castles to anti -tank defences and a formidale network of gun batteries. All accessible from walking the coastal path.

Gun Battery North Queensferry
Gun Battery, North Queensferry
on route from North Queensferry to Burntisland

Gun Battery, Kincraig Point
on route from Lower Largo to Pittenweem

St. Andrews Castle
on route Fife Ness to St. Andrews

Click on the links below for further details of castle along the path.

Culross Palace, Culross

Kellie Castle and Garden, Pittenweem

Rossend Castle, Burntisland

Newark Castle and Doocot, St Monans

Ravenscraig Castle, Kirkcaldy

St Andrews Castle and Visitors Centre