Tirefour Castle

Ruins Ruined historic castle on Scotland's western coast

A historic ruin on Scotland’s coast, Tirefour Castle attracts walkers and those interested in regional history and shoreline archaeology.

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Tirefour Castle
56.5297, -5.4690

How to Get to Tirefour Castle #

Tirefour Castle is on a tidal island off the Scottish coast; access is by private boat and can be tide-dependent. Visitors should check local charts and tide tables and, where possible, arrange passages with local boat operators who know landing spots and ownership restrictions.

Tips for Visiting Tirefour Castle #

  • This is a private island castle ruin - verify access and permissions in advance as ownership and access can be restricted.
  • Tide and weather conditions affect landing; local boat operators know the safest approaches.

Best Time to Visit Tirefour Castle #

Best in late spring and summer for calmer seas and easier access by boat; always check local conditions.

Late spring-summer
May-August · 8-18°C (46-64°F) in much of western Scotland
Longest daylight and more stable weather for boat trips; islands are more accessible.
Autumn
September-October · 6-15°C (43-59°F)
Fewer tourist boats and dramatic coastal weather for photography.

Weather & Climate near Tirefour Castle #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1706 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (201 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° 15°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
12°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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