Fast Castle

Fast Castle is the ruined remains of a coastal fortress in Berwickshire, south-east Scotland. There is evidence of Iron Age habitation here, and it was centrally positioned in the British kingdom of Bryneich. Fast Castle is first recorded in 1333. In 1346 the site was occupied by an English garrison and was used as a base to pillage the surrounding countryside.

The castle fell into the hands of the Home family in the late 15th century. It was destroyed in the chaos in 1515, and Alexander Home was executed in 1516 and his land forfeit.

The castle was rebuilt by 1522, but was conquered by English and Scotties armies several times. In the early 17th century it was already in ruins.

Address
Eyemouth, Berwickshire, United Kingdom

Established
14th century