KIRKCALDY CIVIC SOCIETY

PAST  RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE EVENTS

2005

Opened by King James II who, in 1460, ordered that the castle be built.

2006

Opened by Sir William Sinclair. The Sinclair family owned the castle at one time.

2007

Opened by Oliver Cromwell. He garrisoned his troops at the castle c1651.

The first event took place in 2001.

It was a huge undertaking for the society but proved very successful.

See below for pictures from past years events.

2001

Medieval Methil entertained us with a play ‘The Green Knight’

Speech by 'Sir Oswald'

'Sir Oswald' inspects the bbq

2008

Opened by Sir James Oswald of Dunnikier House.

2009

A Knight in the making!

The ‘King’ speaks to his subjects

King James II opened the 2009 event

View from the castle looking towards Kirkcaldy harbour

2010

King James II and his Queen opened the 2010 event

Medieval Methil’s fire-throwing display !

2011

Knights fighting for their honour

Mary, Queen of Scots arrives at the castle with her husband the Earl of Bothwell and two attendants.

Exploring the castle