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Pitcruvie Castle

Pitcruvie Castle is a ruined 15th century tower house which belonged to the Lords Lindsay of the Byres.

Upon the death of Patrick Lindsay, 4th Lord Lindsay of the Byres, in 1526 he was succeeded by his grandson, John Lindsay, son of John Lindsay of Pitcruvy, Master of Lindsay.

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Alternative names for Pitcruvie Castle

Balcruvie Castle; Pitcruvy; Pittcraue; Pittcruvie

Clans associated with Pitcruvie Castle

Lindsay

Surnames associated with Pitcruvie Castle

Lindsay

Where is Pitcruvie Castle?

Pitcruvie Castle is in the parish of Largo and the county of Fife.

Grid reference: NO 41356 04639

Lat / long: 56.23066800, -2.94751290

OS Map for Pitcruvie Castle

Glenrothes North, Falkland & Lomond Hills (Auchtermuchty & Cupar)
OS Explorer map 370

Directions to Pitcruvie Castle

Enter a starting point

Weather at Pitcruvie Castle

7°C
max 7°C / min 6°C

6km/h NW
1029mb
91%
100%
03:57 20:18

Overcast clouds
Weather observed at Lundin Links at 04:37

References (books)

The Castles of Scotland

Martin Coventry
Prestongrange, 2015

References (websites)

Canmore

Castles near Pitcruvie Castle

Ancient sites near Pitcruvie Castle

Lundin Links stone circle

2.1km away

Drumcarrow Craig broch

9.7km away

Balfarg henge and stone circle

13.2km away

Newton of Collessie standing stone

14.8km away

Bogleys standing stone

15.2km away

Kilmany cursus

18.0km away

Reedieleys cursus

19.2km away

North Berwick Law fort

24.8km away

Abernethy Den stone circle

25.2km away

more ancient sites....

Pictish stones near Pitcruvie Castle

Largo Class II cross slab

1.5km away

Scoonie Class II cross slab

4.2km away

Walton Class I symbol stone

7.1km away

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

10.0km away

Jonathan's Cave Class I rock carving

10.0km away

Doo Cave Class I rock carving

10.4km away

Court Cave Class I rock carving

10.4km away

Abercrombie 1 Class III cross slab

10.9km away

Abercrombie 2 Class III cross slab

10.9km away

more Pictish stones....

Pictish sites near Pitcruvie Castle

Norrie's Law hoard

2.7km away

Haddington silver chain

32.7km away

Traprain Law silver chain

34.2km away

Whitlaw silver chain

57.4km away

Hoardweel silver chain

58.1km away

Borland silver chain

68.1km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

69.7km away

Dunnicaer fort

92.8km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

103.5km away

more Pictish sites....

Cafés, restaurants & bars near Pitcruvie Castle

The Inn at Lathones

hotel, restaurantSt Andrews

7.4km away

Kilconquhar Castle Estate

hotel, restaurant, self-catering cottagesElie

8.2km away

Station Buffet Bar

barElie

9.1km away

Premier Inn Glenrothes

hotel, restaurantGlenrothes

13.7km away

Fernie Castle Hotel

hotel, restaurant, barLetham

14.0km away

Symphony Craw's Nest Hotel and Restaurant

hotel, restaurant, barAnstruther

14.8km away

West Port Bar & Kitchen

hotel, restaurant, pubSt Andrews

15.1km away

Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa

hotel, restaurant, barSt Andrews

15.2km away

Macdonald Rusacks Hotel

hotel, restaurant, barSt Andrews

15.3km away

Zizzi St Andrews

café, restaurantSt Andrews

15.4km away

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Pitcruvie Castle

Alternative names for Pitcruvie Castle

Clans associated with Pitcruvie Castle

Surnames associated with Pitcruvie Castle

Where is Pitcruvie Castle?

OS Map for Pitcruvie Castle

Directions to Pitcruvie Castle

Weather at Pitcruvie Castle

References (books)

References (websites)

Castles near Pitcruvie Castle

Largo Castle

Lundin Tower

Aithernie Castle

Castle of Tacis (site of)

Durie (site of)

Rires Castle (site of)

Craighall Castle (site of)

Balcarres House

Clatto Castle (site of)

Ancient sites near Pitcruvie Castle

Lundin Links stone circle

Drumcarrow Craig broch

Balfarg henge and stone circle

Newton of Collessie standing stone

Bogleys standing stone

Kilmany cursus

Reedieleys cursus

North Berwick Law fort

Abernethy Den stone circle

Pictish stones near Pitcruvie Castle

Largo Class II cross slab

Scoonie Class II cross slab

Walton Class I symbol stone

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

Jonathan's Cave Class I rock carving

Doo Cave Class I rock carving

Court Cave Class I rock carving

Abercrombie 1 Class III cross slab

Abercrombie 2 Class III cross slab

Pictish sites near Pitcruvie Castle

Norrie's Law hoard

Haddington silver chain

Traprain Law silver chain

Whitlaw silver chain

Hoardweel silver chain

Borland silver chain

Todholes (possible) silver chain

Dunnicaer fort

Whitecleugh silver chain

Accommodation near Pitcruvie Castle

Lundin Links Hotel

Old Manor Hotel

The Caledonian Hotel, Leven

The Inn at Lathones

Kilconquhar Castle Estate

Elie House Apartment 11

Dairsie Castle

Town House Hotel, Markinch

Hollytree Bed and Breakfast

Lomond Hills Hotel

Accommodation search

Accommodation type

Cafés, restaurants & bars near Pitcruvie Castle

The Inn at Lathones

Kilconquhar Castle Estate

Station Buffet Bar

Premier Inn Glenrothes

Fernie Castle Hotel

Symphony Craw's Nest Hotel and Restaurant

West Port Bar & Kitchen

Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa

Macdonald Rusacks Hotel

Zizzi St Andrews

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Published on the 18th of January 2012 at 10:41 pm. Updated on the 9th of January 2021 at 5:06 pm.

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