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Killernie Castle is a 16th-century fortified residence located in Fife, Scotland. The castle represents a typical example of Scottish lowland domestic architecture from the early modern period, constructed during a time of relative stability when defensive requirements were evolving towards greater emphasis on comfort and status. The structure reflects the architectural practices of its era, though the site has undergone considerable changes over the centuries. Like many Scottish castles of this date, Killernie represents an important phase in the transition from medieval stronghold to early modern country house.
Killernie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13731. View the official record →
Killernie Castle is a 16th-century fortified residence located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13731.
Killernie Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13731.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drumfin Cottage, fort 540m SSW of (6.2 km), Crombie Old Parish Church,Craigflower Estate,Torryburn (6.9 km), Culross,St Mungo's or St Serf's Chapel (7.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Killernie Castle's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Killernie Castle stands on Clackmannan Group, bedrock that formed in the Westphalian. The rock here is sedimentary rock cycles, clackmannan group type.