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Crookston
Castle
NS 525-627 Lanarkshire Scotland
NS 525-627 Lanarkshire Scotland
Crookston
Castle is an unusual stone keep and ringwork fortress, founded by Sir Robert de
Croc. Encased by a large 12th century ditch, the ruined 15th century keep, had
towers on each corner making it a X-plan castle. Visit pending. 5 miles west is Stanely Castle and 5 miles east
is Cathcart Castle. Picture © Peter Dahl
Crookston Castle is located south of the village centre, off Brockburn Road. 5 miles south-west of Glasgow, on the A761-A736.
The site is owned by Historic Scotland and the key to the castle is available daily, from Castle Cottage, April to September 9:30-6:30pm, October to March 9:30-4:30pm.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
Click for a castle picture and a castle map of the area
