SWACS – Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society

24 Jun

Protective grilles to be installed on site

Protective grilles will be installed at Jonathan’s and Court Caves this summer.
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02 Jun

SWACS AGM

We held our virtual AGM at the end of last month, which considered the annual report and elected our team of Directors to take us
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05 Mar

Opening of the new path at the Wemyss Caves

The new all-weather path to allow users of wheelchairs and mobility scooters access to Court Cave has now been officially opened.
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04 Mar

East Wemyss Primary School Children visit to the SWACS Museum

The SWACS Museum recently welcomed pupils and staff from East Wemyss Primary School as part of a nationwide schools local heritage project.
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02 Mar

The School Wynd mural

The ceramic wall mural in School Wynd encapsulates the unique history and geology of an area so deeply influenced and shaped by the sea.
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19 Nov

Accessible path finished!

We have completed the construction of an all-weather path into Court Cave, funded by Paths for All.
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01 Nov

Can we hold back the waves at the Wemyss Caves?

See how collapsed sea walls no longer protect our ancient caves and their spectacular Pictish carvings in this 3-minute video by SCAPE.
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23 Oct

Well Cave open day

A steady stream of visitors made the crawl inside the normally-closed Well Cave.
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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.

We are now open again for guided tours! Advance booking is essential as the numbers we can take on tours are strictly limited.

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

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
What a fantastic hidden gem. A must-see for anyone visiting Fife. Iain Gardner and family, USA

In the news

Protective grilles to be installed on site

SWACS AGM

Opening of the new path at the Wemyss Caves

East Wemyss Primary School Children visit to the SWACS Museum

The School Wynd mural

Accessible path finished!

Can we hold back the waves at the Wemyss Caves?

Well Cave open day

The Caves and SWACS

Upcoming Events

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

Wemyss Caves Pictish Carvings – Guided Tour and Museum

What people say about their visit to the caves

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