Hallyards Castle

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Hallyards Castle, located to the north-west of the village of Auchtertool, is reputed to have been a hunting seat of Malcolm Canmore. With the establishment of the Roman Church, Halyards became the local residence of the Bishops of Dunkeld; it remained so until the first lay proprietor took possession in 1539. ()

Coordinates: 56°6'31"N, 3°16'10"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Hallyards Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aberdour Castle, Central Park, Stark's Park, Mercat Shopping Centre.

3.9 miS
Medieval castle with gardens and a sundial
Aberdour Castle, Aberdour
99 min walk • Aberdour Castle is in the village of Easter Aberdour, Fife, Scotland. Parts of the castle date from around 1200, making Aberdour one of the two oldest datable standing castles in Scotland, along with Castle Sween in Argyll, which was built at around the same time.
3 miW
Outdoor activities, Football, Sport venue
Central Park, Cowdenbeath
77 min walk • Central Park is a multi-use stadium in Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland, used for football and stock car racing. It is situated in the centre of the town, just off the High Street, and has a capacity of 4,309. The pitch size is 107 x 66 yards.
3.9 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy
101 min walk • Stark's Park is a football stadium in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. It is the home ground of Raith Rovers, who have played there since 1891. The ground has an all-seated capacity of 8,867.
4.3 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy
110 min walk • The Mercat Shopping Centre is located in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. The Mercat has one anchor store; TK Maxx.
4.1 miE
City hall
Kirkcaldy Town House, Kirkcaldy
105 min walk • Kirkcaldy Town House is a Scandinavian influenced town hall located in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The current town house was begun in 1937, from a competition-winning design by architects David Carr and William Howard of Edinburgh.
3.8 miSE
Historical place, Architecture, Church
Burntisland Parish Church, Burntisland
97 min walk • Burntisland Parish Church is a church building in the Fife burgh of Burntisland, constructed for the Church of Scotland in 1592.
4 miE
Specialty museum, Art gallery, Museum
Kirkcaldy Galleries, Kirkcaldy
102 min walk • Kirkcaldy Galleries is the main museum, library and exhibition space in Kirkcaldy in Fife, Scotland. The land for the town's museum and art gallery was donated by John Nairn on the former site of Balsusney House, the home of John Maxton.
3.7 miS
Forts and castles
Rossend Castle, Burntisland
95 min walk • Rossend Castle is a historic building in Burntisland, a town on the south coast of Fife, Scotland.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Ore
101 min walk • Loch Ore is a loch situated in Fife, Scotland. It forms the core of Lochore Meadows Country Park. It is used mainly for leisure purposes, especially yachting, although the uneven depth can make speed boating problematic.
4.6 miE
Forts and castles
Seafield Tower
117 min walk • Seafield Tower is a ruined castle on the North Sea coast of Fife in Scotland. The monument is also referred to as a 'Medieval Tower House'. The tower is located on the route of the Fife Coastal Path.
4.5 miSE
Town
Kinghorn
115 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is Kinghorn Harbour, a bustling hub of activity where visitors can watch local fishermen bringing in their catch or simply take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront. The nearby Kinghorn Beach is a favorite spot for sunbathing...