
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Aberdour, Aberdour Castle as No Class (event) (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Aberdour Castle was built in the late 13th or early 14th century by the de Aberdour family, a prominent Scottish noble lineage. It is important as a well-preserved example of a medieval tower house and as a site associated with historical events during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Aberdour, Hawkcraig Road, St Fillan's Church, ChurchyardBurial Ground (post Medieval), Burial Ground (medieval)(possible), Covenanters Grave (17th Century) · 53 yd
Aberdour, Hawkcraig Road, St Fillan's ChurchChurch (medieval) · 55 yd
Aberdour Castle and GardensVisitor information · 58 yd
Aberdour CastleCastle (medieval), Sundial (period Unassigned) · 60 yd
Aberdour Castle, GardenGarden (period Unassigned) · 97 yd
Aberdour HouseHouse (17th Century) · 157 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 334 yd
The Prospect From AberdourVisitor information · 430 yd
Black SandsBeach / strand · 513 yd
AberdourMilestone (19th Century) · 526 yd
The HawkcraigCliff · 930 yd
Silversands BayBay · 944 ydOther information
Photo: kim traynor · CC BY-SA 2.0