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The Castles of Fife
Castles have always been prominent fixtures in fairy tales, myths, and legends. Tales of knights, dragons, princes, and princesses wouldn't always be complete without a castle or two being mentioned. Through the years and up to the present, people's fascination with castles hasn't diminished. It is for this reason that there are numerous package tours around the world that include visits to historic castles.
The Scottish town of Fife, which is situated on the eastern side of Scotland between the estuaries of Tay and Forth, is one of the places in the world that is abundant with castles - or what's left of them. Probably one of the underrated destinations within Scotland, the landscape of Fife is made more picturesque because of these castles.
One notable castle in Fife is Rossend Castle - located on the northern side of the Firth of Forth, just west of Burntisland. It was said to have been built in 1119 when it was a mere tower or keep, and known as the Tower of Kingorne-Waster. The north and south wings of the castle were added later in 1382. Rossend Castle had many royal visitors in the past; among them were Mary Queen of Scots who often stayed in the castle. It was also believed that the remains of Queen Margaret were hidden there at one time.
Another popular castle in Fife is the Balgonie Castle, which was built in the 14th century. Originally built for Sir Thomas Sibbald of Balgonie, it remains as the oldest standing intact castle in Fife. Famous visitors of the castle included Rob Roy MacGregor - also known as the Scottish Robin Hood - and British writer Daniel Defoe. At present, Balgonie Castle is a private property and its chapel has become a popular venue for weddings.
The Ravenscraig Castle in Kirkcaldy, Fife was built in 1460 and designed to withstand cannon attacks as well as return artillery fire. Much of the castle's remains can still be seen. St. Andrews Castle, on the other hand, was the former residence of the bishops and archbishops of St. Andrews - a city located on the east coast of Fife. Due to centuries of neglect, ruins are what now remain of the castle.
Castles are not just what can be seen around Fife. Abbeys, monuments, and stately homes also dot its landscape. Travelers to Edinburgh can easily visit this place as Fife is only around 30 minutes away.
Fife has numerous lodgings and other accommodations that visitors can stay in for a night or two. Boreland Lodge Hotel is one of these. This rustic, family-friendly lodging is situated in Inverkeithing, Fife - only a few miles from Edinburgh - and has practical but comfortable rooms that are easy on the pocket. Visitors can take the regular bus that plies from Edinburgh Airport to Inverkeithing Station to get to Boreland Lodge Hotel. The bus stops at Boreland Road, which is just 300 yards on the right to the hotel. For more information about Boreland Lodge, visit their website at: borelandlodgehotel.co.uk [borelandlodgehotel.co.uk] .
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