Castles · Central Scotland
Balgray Tower
In or near Glasgow.
Balgray Tower — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Stephen Sweeney — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Springburn · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Balgray Tower is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Balgray Tower is a castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8872, -4.2295
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G21 3UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North East
- Nearest railway station
- Springburn — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/178206517 (ODbL)
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Balgray Tower, 50 Broomfield Road, Glasgow
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Immaculate Heart of Mary R C Church, 166 Broomfield Road, Glasgow
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The Bringer
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Unicorn on column
Unicorn on column — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cowlairs Cooperative Society drinking fountain
Cowlairs Cooperative Society drinking fountain — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Statue of James Reid
Statue of James Reid — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Bank of Scotland, 2 St Vincent Place, Glasgow
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Public House, 69 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow
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Horse Shoe Bar, 17-21 Drury Street, Glasgow
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Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balgray Tower?
- Balgray Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G21 3UB).
- What is Balgray Tower?
- Balgray Tower — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balgray Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Springburn, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G21 3UB.
- Does Balgray Tower charge admission?
- Balgray Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Balgray Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Springburn, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G21 3UB.