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Kippo


Fifae Vicecomitatus, The Sherifdome of Fyfe.
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654image courtesy of NLS

A castle at Kippo is mentioned in the 16th century however there is now no trace of it.

In the 15th century the lands of Kippo were owned by the Barclay family. James Barclay of Arngask and Kippo died in 1499.

In 1560 William Barclay of Ryn was served heir to his father, Thomas Barclay, in two part of the lands of Pettarty (probably Pitcorthie or Wester Petcorthy rather than Pittarthie) and a fourth part of the lands of Innergelly, receiving a precept of clare constat by David Erskine, Commendator of Dryburgh. William and Thomas are thought to have descended from the Barclays of Kippo.

I have placed the site of the tower of Kippo at Kippo farmhouse, which dates from the late 18th century, pending further research.

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Alternative names for Kippo

Kippow; Kyppo

Surnames associated with Kippo

Barclay

Where is Kippo?

Kippo is in the parish of Kingsbarns and the county of Fife.

Grid reference:NO 579 105

Lat / long:56.28507700,-2.68162050

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OS Map for Kippo

OS map 371
St Andrews & East Fife (Cupar, Anstruther & Crail)
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Weather at Kippo

-0°C
max 5°C / min -1°C
6km/h WNW
1036mb
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08:18 16:27

Clear sky
Weather observed at Anstruther at 22:04

References (books)

The Castles of Scotland
Martin Coventry
Prestongrange, 2015
The East Neuk of Fife
Walter Wood
London, 1887
The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland A.D. 1580-1593
John Maitland Thomson
Edinburgh, 1888

References (websites)

Listed Building record
Canmore

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Pictish stones near Kippo

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Accommodation near Kippo

Balcomie Links Hotel
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4.3km away
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5.0km away
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5.5km away
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7.5km away
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9.4km away
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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Kippo

Fairmont St Andrews
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West Port Bar & Kitchen
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Published on the 18th of January 2012 at 10:41 pm. Updated on the 5th of April 2021 at 5:32 pm.

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