Kirkcaldy Civic Society

RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE EVENT 2008

Sunday 22nd June 2008

Despite heavy rain in the morning it was decided to carry on with the event and we were fortunate that the rain stayed away during the afternoon.

It was 'Captain James Oswald' and his wife who 'opened' the 2008 event.

The picture left shows drummer Russell Wilson leading 'Captain James Oswald' and his wife across the bridge into the castle grounds.

The Oswald family owned a large amount of land in Kirkcaldy at one time and lived in what is now Dunnikier House Hotel.

Mrs Watters told the people who had gathered for the event of several plaques KCS intend to unveil in the near future that are connected in some way to the Oswalds.



View over the castle grounds		Speech by 'Captain James Oswald'



In the Well Tower		'Captain James Oswald' inspects the bbq


As usual most of the rooms in the castle were opened up. Children especially like to explore the castle. Although we had cancelled Medieval Methils appearance due to the poor weather Margaret Hunter from the group came and delighted the people at the event with storytelling.
		Storytelling

A raffle was held and a vote of thanks by Mr David Galloway closed the 2008 event.

The civic society would like to thank everyone who came to the event and we hope you enjoyed the afternoon.

Hopefully KCS will run the event again in 2009

KCS would like to thank...

Alice Soper	Russell Wilson (Drummer)
Medieval Methil	Fife Council
& Historic Scotland

...who helped make the event a success.

Photos by Mr & Mrs McIntyre and Russell Wilson

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