Cruivie Castle

Heritage Site in Fife

Scotland

Cruivie Castle

The fertile lands of Fife Agricultural land close by the A92. In the middle distance is a bridge over a former railway line between Newport on Tay and Newburgh. — The fertile lands of Fife Credit: Gordon Hatton

Cruivie Castle, located in Fife, Scotland, is a historic heritage site that holds great significance in the region. This fortified tower house, also known as Cruevie Castle, is nestled in a picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

Dating back to the 16th century, Cruivie Castle is an excellent example of Scottish tower house architecture of that period. It was originally built as a stronghold by the Lundy family, who were prominent landowners in the area. The castle served as a defensive structure, protecting its inhabitants during turbulent times.

The castle features a rectangular plan with four storeys, including a basement and an attic. The walls are constructed of rough-hewn stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance. The entrance is located on the ground floor, leading to a spiral staircase that provides access to the upper levels.

Over the centuries, Cruivie Castle has undergone various modifications and additions, reflecting the changing needs and tastes of its occupants. The interior is adorned with original architectural features, such as a large fireplace and ornate plasterwork, adding to the castle's charm and historical value.

Today, Cruivie Castle stands as a testament to Scotland's rich architectural heritage. Although it is not open to the public, visitors can still admire its exterior and marvel at its impressive structure. The castle's location amidst the stunning Fife countryside makes it a popular spot for photography and exploration, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in Scotland's history and natural beauty.

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Cruivie Castle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.392/-2.947 or Grid Reference NO4122. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The fertile lands of Fife

Agricultural land close by the A92. In the middle distance is a bridge over a former railway line between Newport on Tay and Newburgh.

Gordon Hatton

Farmland near Forret Mill

Arable farmland west of Forret Mill, viewed in early July 2012 in a prolonged period of wet weather, with visibility limited by low-lying cloud. The place name "Forret", (which also occurs in nearby Easter/Wester Forret, and Torr Forret) is believed to be derived from the personal name Ferat.

William Starkey

Grassland, Long Hill

Much of the land here is arable, but this steep slope is under grass.

Richard Webb

Farm road to Cruivie

Douglas Nelson

Farmland near Kilmany

The view is taken from the minor road which leads south from the A914 in the middle of the grid box. It looks south east across the box towards Cruivie which is in NO4022

Val Vannet

Easter Kinnear from Long Hill

The view looks south east towards the Fife coast north of St Andrews

Val Vannet

Commemorative plantation

Commemorative planting on Cruivie Farm for pilot.

John Brailsford

Fields and burn near Loanfoot

Jim Bain

The back road to Balmullo

Jim Bain

Old road by Brackmont Mill

No longer a public road but this was and still is the most direct route between St Andrews and the large Abbey at Balmerino on the south bank of the Tay.

Jim Bain

Strathburn bend

At this point the Dundee Leuchars railway line crosses the Motray burn on a long low viaduct.

Jim Bain

Old sand pit workings

This area of Fife has, or has had, many sand pits over the years. Many like this one have now closed. The small stones piled into heaps and scattered about were extracted from the sand as it passed over screens before being washed.

Jim Bain

Balmullo quarry and Lucklaw

Lacklaw stands 190mts above sea level and dominates the landscape around this corner of Fife. The quarry extracts Balmullo redstone for use locally with some loads going much further afield as return loads for visiting hauliers.

Jim Bain

Dundee city from Lucklaw, Fife

Most of the city in sunlight with the Sidlaws beyond. Taken from about 10 kms to the south from the slopes of Lucklaw in Fife.

Jim Bain

Easter Kinnear

This farmscape is very typical of this part of Fife. The view looks south east from the A914. The red pantiles on the roof of the building in the foreground are typical of traditional Fife architecture.

Val Vannet

Wester Kinnear

The view is taken from the A914 looking past Wester Kinnear towards Cruivie in the distance

Val Vannet

Balmullo quarry from the A92 south of Balmullo

The quarry at Balmullo extracts orange-pink felsite from Lucklaw Hill.

Val Vannet

Farmland west of North Straiton

Fluvio-glacial sands and gravels underlie the farms in this part of Fife. Evidence of commercial extraction can be seen in the distance (shown as sand and gravel pits on the OS map)

Val Vannet

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Cruivie Castle is located at Grid Ref: NO4122 (Lat: 56.392, Lng: -2.947)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife