In the news
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31 Oct
Christmas shopping at SWACS
Read moreDuring November and December we are giving a 10% discount on all online shop orders over £25.00
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16 Jul
We’re reopening for tours!
Read moreWe’ve been working hard behind the scenes and are really happy to announce that we will be resuming tours of the caves on 25th July.
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01 Apr
Armchair tours of the Wemyss Caves
Read moreTour the caves without having to leave your house
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16 Mar
Activities postponed
Read moreWe have decided that we will be suspending all public SWACS activities until at the least the end of April.
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05 Feb
Images of Warriors and War on Pictish Sculpture
Read moreA talk on what the images of armed nobles on Pictish sculpture can tell us about their warrior society.
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14 Jan
Handsel Monday Celebration
Read moreWe had a very successful Handsel Monday celebration on January 13th. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to listen to the talk.
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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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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 has now reopened for small group tours on Sundays and some Saturdays. The guided tour departs at 2pm and advance booking is essential.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