Donation from the Diageo Safety Initiative

SWACS have received a donation from the DIAGEO safety initiative.

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New geology showcase

Dr Katie Strang has created a new display in SWACS’ geology section.

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Gun platform excavation

SWACS members were gathered last week investigating the gun platform that sits above the Caves

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Monitoring Day 2024

We have been conducting our annual monitoring survey of the caves and surrounding site.

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New burials found at the caves

One complete and one partial burial have been found along the coast edge.

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Scotland’s weather witches

Rowan Morrison wove together storm-raising folklore from Scotland and the true stories of women who were condemned as witches raising storms.

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More site improvements made

In preparation for the installation of the protective grilles, the site was surveyed with a view to identifying any instability around the caves and potential hazards that needed to be addressed. One source of concern was the state of the containing wall above Court Cave and the trees that were

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Funding appeal!

Support our one-off £10,000 fundraising appeal to help us do more to preserve, celebrate and study a unique place in the history of Fife and Scotland.

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Well Cave Open Day

Learn all about how the cave was used, the story of the secret passage to Macduff Castle and more in this special tour on 30th October.

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Raffle – we have a winner!

Thanks to all the book holders and participants for raising an impressive £334.

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