Fast Castle
Ruins Clifftop medieval castle ruins overlooking the sea
Perched on a coastal promontory in Berwickshire, Fast Castle is a ruined stronghold visited for rugged cliffside views, coastal walks and photographic study of 16th-17th-century masonry.
Tips for Visiting Fast Castle #
- Fast Castle sits on an exposed coastal crag-plan your visit for calm, dry weather and avoid the site in strong winds or poor visibility to reduce risk on the cliff-top approaches.
- Stick to the marked coastal footpaths and keep well back from cliff edges; the best photographic viewpoints are from the coastal path rather than trying to scramble closer to unstable ruins.
Best Time to Visit Fast Castle #
Best visited late spring through early autumn for safer, more pleasant coastal walking and clearer views.
Weather & Climate near Fast Castle #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (724 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
