Historical in Glasgow


This section covers the past and evolution in the Glasgow Region, with historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history.
Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do.
We provide information on castles and stately homes by county, city or by activity, please use the home page map for browsing.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
The Park is Glasgow’s largest park and the only Country Park within Glasgow. Its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife.
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Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Mugdock Country Park is a country park and historical site located partly in East Dunbartonshire and partly in Stirling, in the former county of Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is to the north of...
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Torosay Castle & Gardens
Torosay Castle & Gardens
A visit to Torosay Castle and Gardens set on the magnificent Island of Mull is an experience not to be missed. We welcome you to a place whose beauty we hope to preserve for future generations,...
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Rothesay Castle
Rothesay Castle
Built to an unusual circular plan, Rothesay Castle had a long and close association with the Stewart Kings of Scotland. Location In Rothesay, Isle of Bute. Ferry from Wemyss Bay on the A78. ...
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Lochranza Castle
Lochranza Castle
A fine tower house, probably a 16th-century reconstruction of an earlier building.
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Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle
Colin Campbell, 1st of Glenorchy. Much enlarged in 1693 it incorporates the first purpose built barracks in Scotland. The substantial ruins are some of the most picturesque in the country with...
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Kelburn Castle & Country Centre
Kelburn Castle & Country Centre
The family home of the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn has long been an inspiration for adults and a paradise for children. The castle, dating back to the 13th century, still lived in by the present Earl...
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Duart Castle
Duart Castle
One of the most spectacular and unique sites on the West Coast of Scotland, the position of Duart was well chosen. The castle stands on a crag at the end of the peninsular jutting out into the...
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