Why is the castle still CLOSED ? We are now in level 0. There is no reason for it to remain closed. Not only is it closed, it’s not lit up at night even tho it has beautiful lighting for night time use. When will you re open please ?

This castle is a little far out from the city centere, but it is certainly worth the trip. Entrance is free. There is no gift shop or restrooms or personnel there. The castle itself has several rooms to explore and you can go to the top of the one remaining tower. Please note that as with many castles, some areas can be difficult to reach. If you are interested in castles, I recommend this one.

A castle with all the bells & whistles right in Glasgow...and it's free. Dungeons, turrets & battlements, this has it all. It even has a medieval loo, that you can see how they spent a penny. I drove past this for the last 45 years, and this is the first time I thought I'd stop to have a look. Wow what a view from the top. History too. Just go...and take the kids for a walk & history.

We visited Crookston Castle because the 'Earls of Lennox' can be found in my family tree. The property is well maintained and it sits next to a residential area. Park and quietly walk up, you will notice it is surrounded by a defensive ring-ditch that dates back to the 12th century when Sir Robert de Croc, who also gave his name to the village of Crookston, built a timber and earth castle. We took our time to climb the tiny stone staircases visiting each floor and peer into the old stone bedrooms in wonder. Awesome huge living areas with massive fireplaces I adore. I hear there was more recent use of it in WWII as an observation tower because it's a great view. A Historic Scotland site, entry is free, with gates staying open til 5pm. but no restrooms or gift shop. It is beautiful and simply there. #ancestraltourism

Great little place in the heart of the city. Clean and safe. Out kids had a blast climbing the lasers and running about.

Absolutely enjoyed visiting crookston castle . Enjoyed the panoramic view from top . Very well maintained by the council .

A fantastic Place to visit, exceptionally clean and tidy, the key keeper on site is very friendly and extremely helpful to say the least, toilets are on site making it a perfect place for a couple of hours relaxing when the weather permits, 😊😊 🏰

I happened to be in Glasgow, near here and decided to revisit. 1st time in over 46 years. This was my playground as a young child until 1st year at Crookston Castle Secondary School. I have to say that I never for a moment thought it would have the emotional effect it did. So many memories climbing the hill with my friends, rolling down in fits of laughter and usually covered in grass. We even ventured into the Castle a few times and climbed up to look out at the view, in awe, wondering if someone else had looked out from the same point, centuries prior. They would have certainly seen a totally different view than we did. Would I recommend a visit here...100% and there's enough space for the kids if you have any or your dog to have a good old run around. This was my childhood playground and I will never forget the years I spent playing here. Thank you for reading 🙏

Beautiful castle near Glasgow. Worth to visit!! Beautiful views from the top. Free to visit!

Really cool climing the ladders to the top was a bit nerve racking but otherwise cool

Incredibly well kept castle ruins. Castles are something I don't necessarily associate with Glasgow because of it's industrial backdrop so I was surprised to find one intact. Built originally on a timber fort, the castle is free and accessible to the general public. You can climb to the top, but be aware that the last three levels to the tower's summit are only accessible by metal ladder. I thought this was awesome as I've never come across ladders as access points in historic buildings but understandably this would have been how it would have been back in the day. There's some great views from the top and there's also a dry ditch surrounding the battlements.

Visiting Crookston Castle gave me a real sense of what it must have been like living in a Medieval castle. The top gives a great strategic view of the surrounding area and the small climb there has dark narrow stairways. Absolutely worth a visit and there are some signs to read for some historical information.

Absolutely beautiful wee castle, you can get to the very top, going up winding stairs then up 3 ladders not for the faint hearted, but definitely worth the views. I would highly recommend it. No parking but ample parking on the surrounding streets.

I loved the castle, it looks peaceful because of the vast green area around the castle. The inside part is even greater because it makes you think back in the days of the history of how they used to live, and the architecture that used to domain in that century. Therefore, it was a very good experience that I would recommend to my friends.

Excellent ruin, well kept and although small, there's a few levels to explore. The ladder access to upper floors may be challenging to those less nimble. No visitor center but it's easy to park on the road below and walk up.

Good day out with the kids. Free entry. Nice picnic spot. Lots of walks around. No cafe/ restrooms around though.

Beautiful grounds. Spook old castle ruin. You can climb to the top and get a great view of the Clyde valley and surrounding hills. Free to the public and open till 5 not 4 during spring and summer

Happened to be in the area on my bike and thought I'd go look see. Turned out you could get in for free, climb to the top and then get some amazing panoramic views. Only downsides, no bike parking places, and the hole out on to the roof needs a warning.

Free entry. small part ruined castle (no trinkets/display) but you are free to walk around and access the ruins and climb staircases/ladders (4 stories) to the roof. Where you get a great view. Shame about the location (1970s council estate in all directions) but well worth a visit with the kids for an hour or 2.

Pretty cool place where you can go inside and right to the top. A bit spooky, you take a narrow iron ladder up between levels and the very top opening is extra narrow, but a great view. Also has some good informational plaques. Surrounded by residential estates, it’s a bit in the middle of nowhere but worth a visit if you’re in the area

Very nice castle, well maintained. Access to several rooms inside is available along with the tower's terrace - that requires a climb using metal ladders inside. Well worth the travel!

I haven't been inside Crookston Castle since the mid-1960s, but it won't have changed since then! As for the "beer cans lying around & smell of urine", surely people are employed to clean the place? It says (below) something about buying TICKETS! There wasn't any such requirement back in the mid '60s!

Went for a wee donner round this with the kids. They loved it and ran and explored it for ages well worth a visit with loads of history boards that you can read. Better than when I was a kid a long time ago 😂. Great views from the top sadly kids didn’t manage up. Ps it’s free 👍

Don't expect much and you'll not be disappointed. I wouldn't make a special trip there but treat it as pit stop. Max half an hour to visit only rewarding thing is the view from the tower plus entry is free

The castle is open(not whilst covid19 is about)to the public from 9:30 am till 5 pm (last entry 4:30pm) every day of the week through summer, winter opening hours are 9:30am till 4 pm (last enrty3:30) closed Thursday Friday, its free all year round. if you're brave enough to go all the way to the top you'll get an idea of what it would've been like to be at the top of a castle on a hill 500 years ago before all the houses were built just bring your imagination. Probably the best freebie in the Scotland.

Lovely castle with the option to be used as some sort of performance stage thanks to Council lighting, that is after the litter and smell of urine is removed