Doors Open Day at Crookston Castle - Castle Tour 1

Join us for a fascinating tour of Crookston Castle! Explore the rich history of this unique and the last surviving castle in Glasgow! Merge with the stories of Crookston and Pollok and see how the wealthy families of the past: De Crocs, Stuarts, Lord Darnley and Mary, Queen of Scots, Maxwells made this land connected to the places of political power in Scotland, England and beyond. Let's together imagine the new thriving future for the castle. The guides from the Friends of Crookston Castle will lead you through the castle, sharing stories of its past and revealing hidden secrets along the way. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the magic of Crookston Castle up close here in Glasgow! You are also invited to enjoy the picnic and creative activities that will be happening around the castle:

Display of artwork
Storytelling from The Village Storytelling Centre Storytellers and Emerging Storytellers
Creative workshops
Interactive creative engagement activities supporting local people to share their ideas for how the castle is used, celebrated and further developed as an asset for the community and city, contributing to the local economy by bringing visitors.
Families and community members are invited to bring blankets and a light picnic lunch while enjoying the festivities.

Accessibility information:

Limited spaces to park in the streets nearby.
The site does not have bike parking facilities.
Children should be always accompanied by adults.
Comfortable and weather proof footwear is recommended.
The castle is a ruin so it is open to the elements and can be quite windy, clothing for the weather is recommended.
The castle tours will take place in a medieval castle of which, the ground floor has two steps to get in to. The rest of the floors are up several flights of stairs including a spiral staircase and ladders for the top two floors. The Castle is not wheelchair accessible and those with mobility issues will struggle to access all areas.

For more information please contact the team of The Village Storytelling Centre at info@villagestorytelling.org.uk, https://www.villagestorytelling.org.uk/