Castles · Central Scotland
Mugdock Castle
In or near Strathblane.
Mugdock Castle — a castle in scotland central.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie · 2.9 km
About
Mugdock Castle is a named castle in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Mugdock Castle is a historic castle located in central Scotland. It is a notable example of medieval architecture, reflecting the region's rich history. The castle's remains are situated within Mugdock Country Park, which offers a scenic setting for visitors. The site is accessible for exploration and provides insight into Scotland's past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9667, -4.3167
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G62 8EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 2.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642019 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mugdock Castle?
- Mugdock Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G62 8EJ).
- What is Mugdock Castle?
- Mugdock Castle — a castle in scotland central.
- How do I get to Mugdock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G62 8EJ.
- Does Mugdock Castle charge admission?
- Mugdock Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mugdock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G62 8EJ.