Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust for Scotland
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
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.
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.
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.
14th-century castle restored by the Lorimer family
“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
Further reading
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Architectural 3D puzzle model, stocked by UK and US retailers.
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Detailed cutaway illustration of a medieval castle's rooms, dungeon to battlements.
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