What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Fidra, Castle Tarbet as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Fidra, Castle Tarbet was a medieval stronghold associated with the powerful Douglas family, who held significant lands in the area during the 13th to 15th centuries. The site is remembered for its strategic location on the Firth of Forth, reflecting the region's historical importance in border conflicts and maritime control.
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Places near here
FidraCave (medieval), Midden (medieval), Unidentified Pottery (medieval) · 33 yd
Castle TarbetMountain / peak · 104 yd
Fidra LighthouseLighthouse (19th Century) · 353 yd
Brigs of FidraHermitage (religious) (16th Century) · 516 yd
Longskelly RocksRadar Station (second World War) (1942)-(1943) · 884 yd
Freda: Longskelly Point, Firth of ForthKetch (20th Century) · 938 yd
Broad SandsBeach / strand · 1369 yd
Hanging Rocks, ArcherfieldCave(s) (iron Age), Wall (period Unknown), Armlet (glass)(period Unassigned), Knife (period Unassigned), Quern (period Unassigned), Spearhead (period Unassigned), Spindle Whorl (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery (pottery)(roman), Whetstone (period · 1.1 mi
Duncan's PlantationWood · 1.2 mi
Linkhouse WoodWood · 1.2 mi
The LambMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
ArcherfieldNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: Lisa Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0