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Mugdock Castle

Tourist attraction Castle

One of the Best Places To Visits in Blanefield


Address

Milngavie, Mugdock, Glasgow G62 8EL, United Kingdom

Website

www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

Contact

+44 141 956 6100

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (360 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours

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  • 4/5 macedonboy 3 years ago on Google
    Ruined castle of Clan Graham. There are several information boards in around the ruins, which makes the visit more enjoyable, knowing what you're looking at.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B L. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place for dogs and family any time of year. Multiple car parks and routes which can easily be looped back to each other. Visitor centre with toilets and coffee/food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 george m. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to walk if it wasn't for yelping dogs and screaming kids all over the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to walk around. Set in stunning scenery
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Big a. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice castle to walk around especially later in the day I had it to myself. Beautiful area for photography or eating a cream cake 😄
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aldo 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place great scenery, lots of places to walk, kids and furry animals love it definitely recommend this!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda J. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely to explore!

  • 5/5 Iona S. 4 years ago on Google
    Love brilliant for dogs

  • 5/5 Shelley T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for a day out.

  • 4/5 Susan J. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting, great walks lovely cafes, great for kids, dogs.

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely day out with the family and great scenery

  • 5/5 oded f. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and free castle, around the castle have beautiful Walk a trail a lot of bog owner walks

  • 5/5 Dan The Man 2. 4 years ago on Google
    There's a geocache

  • 4/5 Lorraine H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice walk to castle especially for dogs.

  • 3/5 Billy J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for a walk but far too many uncontrolled dogs, and their owners.

  • 5/5 alister b. 3 years ago on Google
    Great day with the kids

  • 4/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great park, visitors centre is lovely with super food. Highlight is the view from the top of the kuiper car park where the trail goes out toward the armoury.

  • 5/5 Lynn S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely wee walk through the woods and past the pond, then up to the castle. A shame people can't respect the signs telling them to not climb on the castle walls and it more and take their picnic rubbish home.

  • 5/5 David M. 7 months ago on Google
    The best thing about this is how open it is for exploring. Its not like Stirling castle etc, its a ruin but still some bits standing and open for kids to explore and play. Its great fun! Also as a grown up I love the bit in the garden under the stairs!

  • 5/5 David P. 3 years ago on Google
    The castle ruins are amazing and loads of information boards relating to the castles history.

  • 4/5 Samuel D. 4 years ago on Google
    The trail up to it was a lovely climb complete with a peom across the ground part way up. The castle itself was a nice little wander and gave a magical extra feel to our first day on the WHW. Imo it was worth the extra kms.

  • 5/5 Derek “watchman” J. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent day out for two oldies. Lovely walking surface and how nice to find an old castle that is easy to walk round and to. We'll with the trip.

  • 5/5 Robert W. 3 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place to stop and look. Plenty of exploring for little ones, or an amazing place for hide and seek! The tower is open usually, and has a small museum with local interests.

  • 4/5 Kevin Z. 3 years ago on Google
    A castle ruin inside the country park. Not much too see here but still pretty interesting!

  • 4/5 Bobby B. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice old ruin with a fantastic area to walk around and take it the views. You are able get in amongst some of the old buildings but not the main castle. Can quickly become very busy as a popular walking route with people and their dogs.

  • 4/5 L E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great public park for short or long walks, surrounded by beautiful woodland, leading to the Mugdock Castle ruin. Great place to take kids and dogs, plenty of space. Hot and cold drinks and snacks served at the restored castle stables. You can also walk through to a garden centre.

  • 5/5 Alan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting to see and learn historical facts of area/building.

  • 5/5 J R. 1 year ago on Google
    The castle was my first stop on the West Highland Way and really impressed me. The ruins are definitely worth a visit !

  • 5/5 Ingrid P. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to visit, it is well kept.

  • 5/5 Linda l. 9 months ago on Google
    Love it here.Fantastic walks.scenery and history.Ever changing landscape.I ride my horse here and walk often.

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place with gardens surrounded by a nature reserve with pools to swim in and great walks to enjoy. Popular spot but peaceful

  • 5/5 Łukasz N. 11 months ago on Google
    Mugdock Castle Protection to the east, north and west was provided by Mugdock Loch which was much greater in size in the Middle Ages than it is today. A ridge of volcanic rock running from east to west just south of the Castle kept the water level high. This provided the Castle with a natural defence on three sides making it difficult for attackers to mount an assault. When this was removed by blasting in Victorian times, the level dropped by two metres.

  • 5/5 Ady F. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful castle in a stunning park. Such a lovely walk and I enjoyed the seclusion - not a touristy place!

  • 4/5 Paul R. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit disappointing as a historic monument but the snowdrops were fantastic.

  • 5/5 Kirsty M. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this park, it's an amazing day out. With the visitor centre, you can stop for a bite to eat , drink and there are toilet's available. Great day out

  • 4/5 Damilare A. 8 months ago on Google
    Mugdock castle is historical. Still standing. Very disappointing that the zoo is no longer operational. Plenty duvks in water. Good for dog walk, feel of nature as the trees claps, the lake sings an the shrubs bows in worship.

  • 5/5 jimmy l. 6 months ago on Google
    Great historical castle ruins with plenty of information about the history of the castle.

  • 5/5 rachel l. 3 years ago on Google
    Suitable for all ages and abilities, pets welcome, arts and crafts, refreshments

  • 3/5 The Society of John De G. 3 years ago on Google
    This castle was once the seat of Clan Graham and today still holds many ties to that end Scenes from Netflix film Outking were shot nearby

  • 4/5 Frank G. 3 years ago on Google
    I walked thru the grounds on Friday. Lovely. My only comment is that the Saltire on top of the castle needs to be renewed and secured properly. Otherwise it was a great walk and great views.

  • 4/5 Michael 3 years ago on Google
    The ruins of the 14th century Mugdock Castle and the Victorian mansion built on its grounds. Information is provided and the castle is also sometimes open to visitors. The surrounding area is beautiful and is lovely to walk through.

  • 5/5 Raymond T. 3 years ago on Google
    The dog loved the walk of the lead and can sniffing all she can.

  • 5/5 William M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Team Cavanagh W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for a family walk with castle ruins and a tea room etc

  • 3/5 Brian S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great we place to visit superb for dogs aswell

  • 5/5 Nawaf M. 3 years ago on Google
    A very beautiful antique area

  • 5/5 drone S. 3 years ago on Google
    Spectacular scenery

  • 5/5 Hernan S. 5 years ago on Google
    Betifull spot, just wear waterproof even if dry ?

  • 5/5 Brittany S. 4 years ago on Google
    Having ancestry from the Graham Clan, it was surreal to see this castle. Great informational signs are posted around, as well. I'm very glad we explored Mugdock!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M. 4 years ago on Google
    Dog friendly. Lovely grounds

  • 5/5 Dawn E. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful natural surroundings.Massive area to explore.Historic ruins.Lochs and paths to follow and discover new things.Great day out.

  • 5/5 Quantum S. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most stunning public parks around. Some phenomenal walks and incredible scenery. Be sure to take the kids to the play park next to the visitors centre and into the wooded area to let them investigate the surrounds. A must visit, especially on a sunny day. Head round to the south car park and walk to the castle from there. A beautiful nature walk

  • 5/5 cher d. 4 years ago on Google
    Ruined and partially renovated castle in stunning country park grounds. A braw day oot!

  • 3/5 Paul F. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely park with garden centre and visitors site

  • 5/5 Paige C. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous and lovely to learn about the Grahams. My husband and I eloped here in the castle and took wedding photos around the park. I could spend an entire day walking around the beautiful grounds, no matter the weather. This is one of my favorite places on earth!

  • 5/5 David L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for both adults and children ???

  • 5/5 Malwina W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting and peaceful place for an afternoon walk in the near Glasgow area. (Original) Bardzo interesujące i spokojne miejsce na popołudniowy spacer w niedalekiej okolicy Glasgow.

  • 5/5 Derek M. 4 years ago on Google
    Magical country park

  • 5/5 Santosh K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely trails most of which are pram accessible. Lovely cafe with lots of choice reasonable prices. Good bunch of people visiting the park.

  • 5/5 Peter C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to go for a walk. Nice views out in the open and pleasant through the woods. The old castle is worth a look too.

  • 5/5 Damian K. 4 years ago on Google
    Prefect place

  • 5/5 Claire S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful views from the top of the castle ( open doors event). Lots of walks and play areas for kids of all ages.

  • 4/5 Alex M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for working

  • 4/5 Mohammed S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to relax and taking few pictures

  • 5/5 Thomas H. 4 years ago on Google
    Free parking, nice walking area, nice little cafe. Good for walking with or without dogs

  • 3/5 Chris H. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely park but information centre staff rude.

  • 5/5 Eileen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely area to walk round

  • 4/5 Jorn M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting little castle. Sometimes it is open to visitors. The you can go all the way up to the top where, on a clear day, you can expect an excellent vista. Very friendly staff introduces you to the castle and its history. Super for kids as they offer a little treasure hunt.

  • 5/5 Mick T. 4 years ago on Google
    So beautiful had lovely day with daughter & her wee staffie the staff great didn't know u could do so much walking on one trek and get history involved also loved u can clean all muck off boots at end of wee trek and give the dog a wee wash before journey back to Glasgow ty so much for really enjoyable day

  • 4/5 Davy Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for a walk

  • 5/5 John G. H. 4 years ago on Google
    What magical place. Never forget! Historical home of Clan Graham. A clan with not one but two War Heros! Ser John de Graham, my namesake, for one!

  • 4/5 Sulman L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great park Castle is alright


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