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Aberdour Castle and Garden (HS)

Burntisland

Aberdour is a wonderful example of how a mediaeval castle could be extended and modified over several centuries. From being a secure place of strength in the 13th century, it later became an outward-looking residence surrounded by pleasure-grounds. The castle became the principal seat of the Earl of Morton in 1456. It has delightful terraced and walled gardens and a 16th century conical dovecot with some 600 stone nesting-boxes. St Fillan’s Church in the castle grounds was built about 1140. The nave and chancel are rare examples of Scottish Romanesque architecture. Shop, picnic area and tea-room.

Opening Times

Open all year
Monday to Sunday from 9.30am to 6.30pm (April to September)

Winter: closed Thursday afternoons and Friday.
Otherwise open 9.30am to 4.30pm (October to March)