Kellie Castle
Fife, Scotland
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Gallery: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · M J Richardson, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust for Scotland
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Nearest station
- Leven, 9.2 miles (straight-line)
- Note
- 14th-century castle restored by the Lorimer family
Pinpoint
Kellie Castle, Pittenweem, Anstruther KY10 2RE
Telephone 01333 720271
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
A 14th-century castle rescued from near-ruin and restored by the Lorimer family, whose late-Victorian taste now defines the interior as much as the medieval fabric does. The National Trust for Scotland runs it with guided tours through the house, and the walled garden - herbaceous borders and old roses - draws as much praise from reviewers as the castle itself.
At a glance
Worth the trip
The guided tour of the Lorimer interiors - reviewers consistently credit the guides themselves as the highlight, not just the rooms.
Before you go
Tours run on a timed schedule (around 45 minutes) and are worth booking online in advance; disabled parking sits right outside the castle door.
What visitors say
Kellie Castle reviews · 4.5 / 5 across 874 Google reviews
Reviewers consistently praise Kellie Castle's guided tours, with several naming specific guides they found knowledgeable and engaging, and the well-kept walled garden and grounds come up repeatedly as a highlight.
The tea room's homemade cakes and food are also mentioned favourably in multiple reviews.
No caveats or complaints appear across the reviews on file.
“We had visited the Castle before and justed wanted to enjoy the beautiful walled garden and a walk around the wildlife meadow and woodland. Cafe has great cakes.”- david robertson, visitor review
Within reach of Edinburgh (25 miles) - see what else is nearby.
Getting in - what National Trust for Scotland says
The shop, tearoom, toilets and garden are wheelchair accessible. Disabled parking is available beside the castle, signposted from the main car park; other visitors park in the main car park and walk through the grounds to the castle. Bike racks sit just past the accessible parking bays.
Taken from National Trust for Scotland’s own website and read 28 July 2026 - check the current version. Access can change with building work, weather and staffing - if the visit depends on it, ring ahead.
Walks at Kellie Castle
Kellie Castle is on our walks roll because a visitor described a walk here in their own review:
“You can walk around the gardens at your leisure.”- Clare McPartlin, visitor review
Also worth knowing: dogs are reported welcome.
Comparing options? See every UK castle with a walk visitors describe.
One visitor's account, not a route guide. We hold no distances, waymarks or start points. For the actual route, check the operator's own site and an Ordnance Survey map before you set out, and treat coastal and clifftop paths as weather- and tide-dependent.
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “A lovely drive you arrive at the car park, disabled parking right outside the castle.” - darren m
- Guided tours
- “The tour of the castle is fab and you spend around 50 minutes with a very knowledgeable tour guide who tells you all about this fabulous castle.” - darren m
- Facilities
- “With stunning views we booked the 4pm tour( book in advance online) there is a wonderful tea room with a nice selection of food and drink and lovely staff.” - darren m
Common questions about Kellie Castle
Where is Kellie Castle?
Kellie Castle is in Fife, Scotland, at Kellie Castle, Pittenweem, Anstruther KY10 2RE.
Do you need a ticket to visit Kellie Castle?
Yes - Kellie Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust for Scotland. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Are there walks at Kellie Castle?
Visitor reviews describe walking here - one reviewer wrote: “You can walk around the gardens at your leisure.”. That is one visitor's account rather than a route guide, so check the operator's own site and an Ordnance Survey map for distances, paths and start points before setting out.
What is the highlight of visiting Kellie Castle?
The guided tour of the Lorimer interiors - reviewers consistently credit the guides themselves as the highlight, not just the rooms.
Is Kellie Castle a ruin or still intact?
Kellie Castle is largely intact - 14th-century castle restored by the Lorimer family.
