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Wemyss Castle

Wemyss Castle is a multi-period stone castle on sea cliffs at Wemyss in Fife, Scotland, long the seat of the Earls of Wemyss. The building incorporates a 15th-century tower (later used as a windmill and dovecote) and 19th-century additions such as stables and gatepiers, and has hosted royal visitors including Mary, Queen of Scots. An oval-shaped dungeon lies within the fabric of the castle.

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Its prime

1895

Today

Still standing

As it stood in 1895

The shape it held in its prime.

Perched atop sea cliffs overlooking the Firth of Forth, Wemyss Castle is a compact cluster of stone buildings combining a medieval tower and later 19th-century ranges. At least one older tower (15th century) is visibly incorporated and was later used as a windmill and dovecote. The composition includes 19th-century stables and gatepiers, varied rooflines of pitched roofs against the tower, and an internal oval-shaped dungeon reached by a stone passage; overall complete and occupied at its prime.

Step inside

6 places to explore in 1895.

The record describes 6 distinct spots at Wemyss Castle — including 4 interiors: 15th-century tower (reused as dovecote), oval-shaped dungeon, passage to the dungeon and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.

Cliffside approach / seaward view15th-century tower (reused as dovecote)Oval-shaped dungeonPassage to the dungeon19th-century gatepiers and entrance drive19th-century stables (interior)

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