History

Kellie Castle

Arncroach, Scotland

Lived-in tower house in the East Neuk with painted ceilings and a walled garden.

Cost
Paid
Time to allow
2 hours

A 14th-century tower house in the hills behind the East Neuk coast. The Lorimer family rescued it from ruin in the 1870s, and the rooms, plasterwork and walled garden show their taste. It makes an easy half-day stop between Pittenweem and St Andrews.

Good to know

  • The walled garden is worth time even if the house is shut
  • Pair it with lunch in Pittenweem or St Monans
Best time
Dry afternoon, spring to early autumn
Open
Seasonal, check National Trust for Scotland listing
Getting there
Signed minor road off the A917, car park on site, fine for campervans
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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