Castlandhill

Castlandhill is a hill and locality in Rosyth in Fife, Scotland. Located overlooking the Firth of Forth, the hill has a summit of 85 m.

Geography

Castlandhill is a distinctive hill with relatively steep slopes rising to a distinctive peak or plateau, is outcrop of igneous rock and is part of the “Coastal Hills” landscape type.
Castlandhill has a summit of 85 m, which is marked by a trig point installed in 1948.
Since 2019, the Fife Pilgrim Way runs a footpath through Castlandhill. The footpath running through Castlandhill offers panoramic views of the Firth of Forth.

History

Human activity in the form of tool making and possibly habitation at Castlandhill likely dates back to the Mesolithic era. Archaeology Scotland in 2011 reported finding lithic artefacts, which demonstrate the use of Mesolithic technology in the manufacture of stone tools at Castlandhill. Other mesolithic features found included a hearth, small gullies and large pits.
It is likely a mine for lead and coal was established at Castlandhill around 1750.
Castlandhill has a First World War radio station and radio mast. Castlandhill also has First World War pillboxes.
As of 2024, there are plans to build 550 new homes on Castlandhill by Alfred Stewart Property Foundation, as well as development for tourism and leisure uses and a public woodland park.