Fernie Castle
Fernie Castle near Cupar in Fife is a sixteenth-century tower house operated as a hotel within the historic building, offering accommodation combining genuine Scottish historical atmosphere with modern hospitality standards. The castle's characteristic harled walls, corbelled corner turrets and steep-pitched roof typical of Fife tower houses of the period have been maintained in good condition. The proximity to the historic town of Cupar and the coast at St Andrews makes Fernie Castle a practical base for exploring the rich heritage and natural attractions of central Fife. Fife contains one of the most remarkable concentrations of historic buildings in Scotland, from the royal palace at Falkland and the cathedral and castle at St Andrews to numerous tower houses, market towns and coastal burghs reflecting the county's long history of agricultural prosperity and maritime trade.