Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Darngaber Castle, Motte
In or near Glassford.
Darngaber Castle, Motte — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Alan Pitkethley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall · 3.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Darngaber Castle, Motte 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.
Place summary
Darngaber Castle, Motte, is a motte-and-bailey castle located in central Scotland. The site features a distinctive earthwork mound, typical of medieval fortifications. Its historical significance lies in its representation of early Scottish defensive architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7274, -4.0246
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML3 7XL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/13666700142 (ODbL)
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Quarter Colliery Disaster Memorial
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Quarter Church, Limekilnburn Road, Quarter
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Law Knowe
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Larkhall Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Raploch Road, Larkhall
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Fairholm Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Glassford
Towns & cities · 3.0 km
Parish Church and Graveyard, Townhead Street, Glassford
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Old Church, Glassford
Historic churches · 3.1 km
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Castle Hill
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Law Knowe
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Where to eat & stay near Darngaber Castle, Motte
Places to stay
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DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
MaryVille Caravan Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Rowan Tree Inn, 62 Old Mill Road, Uddingston
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Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clydesdale Inn
The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
374-378 Gallowgate
374-378 Gallowgate in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Darngaber Castle, Motte?
- Darngaber Castle, Motte is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML3 7XL).
- What is Darngaber Castle, Motte?
- Darngaber Castle, Motte — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Darngaber Castle, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Larkhall, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML3 7XL.
- Does Darngaber Castle, Motte charge admission?
- Darngaber Castle, Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Darngaber Castle, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Larkhall, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML3 7XL.