In the news
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17 Nov
“Stonelines” cards now available
Read moreNew in the online shop – high quality cards inspired by the stone monuments of Scotland.
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14 Nov
Local artist donates to SWACS
Read moreLocal artist Karen Denwette has donated some of the proceeds from an exhibition to SWACS.
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29 Oct
SWACS Spooky Spectacular
Read moreAround 40 fearless folk braved the cold weather last Saturday evening to venture into the Court Cave to be entertained with stories of ghosts and
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25 Oct
New picnic tables and interpretation board
Read moreThree picnic tables and an interpretation board are being installed at the caves.
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28 Sep
Wemyss Caves on BBC Travel
Read morePeople may have noticed the Caves featured in a BBC Travel video. Covering the active role we take to try and preserve the carvings as
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14 Jun
Wemyss Caves Archaeology Week
Read moreThis summer, archaeologists and volunteers will be working at the Wemyss Caves to learn more about the history of this amazing site.
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19 Apr
New in the shop – Wemyss Caves Postcards
Read moreWe have produced a set of twelve postcards featuring images from in and around the Wemyss Caves, available now in our online shop.
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18 Apr
Wemyss Caves at Kirkcaldy Galleries
Read moreSWACS are holding an exhibition on the caves at Kirkcaldy Galleries including rarely-seen items uncovered by past excavations.
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The Caves and SWACS
The Wemyss Caves are a nationally important heritage site under threat from coastal erosion, structural instability and vandalism. The caves along with the remains of Macduff’s Castle are designated as a scheduled monument.
The site contains the largest collection of Pictish inscribed symbols in one place, together with the ruins of the medieval Macduff Castle and remains of later industrial activity. There is archaeological evidence for activity on and around the site for at least 4,000 years.
The Save the Wemyss Ancient Caves Society aims to secure the caves, carvings and other archaeological remains; manage and ensure safe access to them for the public; learn and understand more about the people who have lived and worked here through the ages; and share and celebrate the heritage of the Wemyss Caves.
You can find out everything about the caves on our 4D Wemyss Caves website and more about what SWACS do here.
Upcoming Events
Our new Visitor Centre in the village of East Wemyss will be open every Sunday between 1:30pm and 4pm from April to September. The guided tour usually departs at 2:30pm but we may run more tours when busy. Advance booking for the tour is strongly recommended as there is a practical limit of 25 visitors in a group and we can't take any more once full.No Events Found

Learn all about the rich history of the area and explore the caves in details on our 4D Wemyss Caves website.
4dwemysscaves.orgSWACS are always on the lookout for new members and volunteers. We want you to be part of our work to protect and preserve the important heritage of the caves, whatever your skills and how much time you can spare. Whether it's helping with landscape maintenance, giving guided tours, cataloguing our archives, lending a hand on open days or just doing something in your own time, we'd love to hear from you. Please consider becoming a member and getting involved today!

Learn all about SWACS and how we work to protect, preserve and promote the wonderful history along this section of the Fife coast.
Who we are and what we doWhat people say about their visit to the caves
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I cannot thank you enough for the fantastic tour you gave our family. Learned so much about our local history from your knowledgeable guide. Janet Bruce, Fife
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What a fantastic hidden gem. A must-see for anyone visiting Fife. Iain Gardner and family, USA