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Scheduled Monuments In Fife
A scheduled monument in Scotland is a nationally important archaeological site or monument which is given legal protection by being placed on a list (or "schedule") maintained by Historic Environment Scotland. The aim of scheduling is to preserve the country's most significant sites and monuments as far as possible in the form in which they have been inherited. The process of scheduling is governed by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, which aims "to make provision for the investigation, preservation and recording of matters of archaeological or historical interest". The term "scheduled monument" can apply to the whole range of archaeological sites which have been deliberately constructed by human activity but are not always visible above ground. They range from prehistoric standing stones and burial sites, through Roman remains and medieval structures such as castles and monasteries, to later structures such as industrial sites and buildings constructed f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ardross Castle, Fife
Ardross Castle was a c.14th century castle that was located in Elie and Earlsferry Elie and Earlsferry is a coastal town and former royal burgh in Fife, and parish, Scotland, situated within the East Neuk beside Chapel Ness on the north coast of the Firth of Forth, eight miles east of Leven. The burgh comprised the linked v ..., Fife, Scotland, near the sea.Coventry, Martin (1997) ''The Castles of Scotland''. Goblinshead. p.55 History The Dishington family built the castle, but sold it to Sir William Scott of Elie in 1607. At the end of the 17th century is passed to Sir William Anstruther. Structure The castle is in ruins, with the vaulted basement visible above ground, along with the ruins of a later block. References External links * Ruined castles in Fife Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland Former castles in Scotland Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Fife {{Scotland-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falkland, Fife
Falkland ( gd, Fàclann), previously in the Lands of Kilgour ( 1200), is a village, parish and former royal burgh in Fife, Scotland, at the foot of the Lomond Hills. According to the 2008 population estimate, it has a population of 1,180. Etymology The earliest forms of this name include ''Falleland'' (c. 1128) and ''Falecklen'' (c. 1160), with the second element being the Scottish Gaelic ''lann'' (enclosure) or possibly its Pictish cognate, but the exact etymology is unclear since the first element could be the Gaelic ''falach'' (hidden), ''failc'' (wash), or ''falc'' (heavy rain). The later folk etymologies "falcon land" and "folkland" are not plausible., p. 158. In the Middle Ages, the name Falkland only applied to the Castle; the burgh and parish were known as Kilgour, which may mean "church/cell of Gabrán". History The lands of Kilgour existed at Falkland prior to the 12th century. However, this was not until the erection of Falkland Castle some time after 1160 which wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falkland Palace
Falkland Palace, in Falkland, Fife, Scotland, is a royal palace of the Scottish Kings. It was one of the favourite places of Mary, Queen of Scots, providing an escape from political and religious turmoil. Today it is under the stewardship of Ninian Stuart, who delegates most of his duties to The National Trust for Scotland. The Chapel Royal in the Palace is dedicated to Thomas the Apostle, and is also open to the public and reserved for Catholic worship. History Early years A hunting lodge existed on the site in the 12th century. The lodge was expanded in the 13th century and became a castle which was owned by the Earls of Fife – the famous Clan MacDuff. The castle was built here because the site sits on a slight hill which could be defended. The surrounding land eventually became the Palace gardens. There was a great oak wood to the north between the royal stable and the River Eden, with many groves merging into the surrounding parkland. Timber was occasionally cut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denmylne Castle
Denmylne CastleCoventry, Martin (1997) ''The Castles of Scotland''. Goblinshead. p.144 is a ruined 16th-century tower house, about south east of Newburgh, Fife, Fife, Scotland, and north west of Lindores Loch It may be known alternatively as Den Miln Castle. It is a scheduled monument. History The Balfours owned the property from 1452 to 1710. The castle dates from the late 16th century. In 1460 James Balfour of Denmylne died at the siege of Roxburgh Castle, while John his son was killed in the battle of Flodden in 1513. In 1617 Sir Michael Balfour of Denmylne's watermills were targeted by armed vandals who demolished the dam on Auld Lindores Loch. The flood broke the axles and wheels of the mills, and nearly demolished the buildings. The mill lades were filled up with red mud, as was a nearby house called Burnside belonging to John Leslie, 6th Earl of Rothes.''Register of the Privy Council of Scotland'', vol. 11 (Edinburgh, 1894), pp. 51-2. Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creich Castle - Geograph
Creich ( gd, Craoich, ) is a substantial parish on the north side of the Dornoch Firth the largest settlement being Bonar Bridge. It lies in Sutherland, Scotland. There is a church (now in ruins) and graveyard for the Parish of Creich. Creich Mains farm is located here. Beside the old (walled) graveyard in a field there is a standing stone engraved with a faint Celtic-style Christian cross. This is associated with a battle between locals and Norsemen/Vikings. There is a rocky hill forming a peninsula into the Kyle of Sutherland called Dun Creich (the "hill of Creich"), which has the ruins of a vitrified fort on its summit. Notable residents Unusually for such a tiny parish, it has created two church leaders: Very Rev Gustavus Aird (1813-1898) minister of Creich, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland in 1888, active campaigner against the Highland Clearances Very Rev Archibald Donald Cameron was minister of Creich from 1908 to 1946 and Moderator of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creich, Fife
Creich ( gd, Craoich, ; OS: ''Criech''), is a hamlet in Fife, Scotland. The local parish is named after Creich. The ruins of Creich Castle are located nearby. The ruins of Parbroath Castle Parbroath Castle is a ruined castle which was the former seat of Clan Seton near Parbroath farm, Creich, Fife, Scotland. Only a portion of a vault standing in a field still exists. The building was designated a Category C listed building in 198 ... are also in Criech parish. The civil parish has a population of 190 (in 2011).Census of Scotland 2011, Table KS101SC – Usually Resident Population, publ. by National Records of Scotland. Web site http://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/ retrieved March 2016. See “Standard Outputs”, Table KS101SC, Area type: Civil Parish 1930 The name of the village derives from Scottish Gaelic but is obscure in its current form. It may derive from ''creachann'' meaning a rocky, treeless summit. Notes Villages in Fife Parishes in Fife {{Fife-g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creich Castle
Creich Castle is a ruined tower house near Creich, Fife, Scotland. The tower house and its associated buildings is a scheduled monument. There is a mention of a castle on the property in the 13th century, but it is uncertain what relationship that has to the existing structures. There is documentary evidence of a tower in 1553, but the existing structure either postdates that or has been heavily remodeled, judging by its architectural style. History The first surviving records that mention Craich show that it was held by the MacDuff, Earls of Fife and they were probably the builders of the first Creich Castle. The land was subsequently owned by the Liddel family until they forfeited it when charged with treason. The Beaton family purchased it in 1503 and the property has been linked with David Betoun of Creich, Cardinal David Beaton, a 16th century Archbishop of St Andrews, and Mary Bethune. The existing ruins date from the 16th century. Description The castle is south of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collairnie Castle
Collairnie Castle is an L-plan castle in Dunbog, Fife, Scotland. The castle was extended in the 16th century, with a wing added of 4 storeys with an attic. The main block has been reduced to a single storey, and the tower is now incorporated into a 19th-century farm steading. It is described as having "become an embarrassment as the work of the farm subscribes" it. Inside the remaining floors are two painted ceilings. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument. Owned by the Barclay family until 1789, it passed to the Balfours. On her way to St Andrews in 1564, it is said that Mary Queen of Scots Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. The only surviving legitimate child of James V of Scot ... spent three nights at Collairnie. Mary stayed at Collairnie on 26 January 1565.Edward Furgol'Scottish Itinerary of Mary Queen of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
