Castles · Central Scotland
Murdostoun Castle
In or near Salsburgh.
Murdostoun Castle — category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cleland · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Murdostoun Castle is located in North Lanarkshire, postcode ML2 9BY, and the nearest railway station is Cleland, which is 2.5 km away. Entry details are not specified, and accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Murdostoun Castle is a category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14187). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority North Lanarkshire Planning Authority North Lanarkshire Parish Shotts NGR NS 82540 57310 Coordinates 282540, 657310 — 15th century. L-shaped tower incorporated in later Georgian and Victorian mansion.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Murdostoun Castle is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. This historic castle features distinctive architecture that reflects its significance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7948, -3.8751
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML2 9BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Airdrie and Shotts
- Nearest railway station
- Cleland — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826612 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Murdostoun Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Newmains
Villages · 1.1 km
Bonkle Parish Church, Church Road, Bonkle
Historic churches · 1.2 km
James Murray Statue
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Newmains War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Bridge, Woodypoint Estate, Allanton Road, Bonkle
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Coltness Memorial Church, Church Avenue, Newmains
Historic churches · 1.7 km
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Villages · 2.1 km
Newhouse
Villages · 2.5 km
Kingshill Coalfields Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Cleland
Villages · 2.6 km
North Parish Church, Kirk Road, Cambusnethan
Historic churches · 2.6 km
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Murdostoun Bridge
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Bonkle Parish Church, Church Road, Bonkle
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
James Murray Statue
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Newmains War Memorial
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Bridge, Woodypoint Estate, Allanton Road, Bonkle
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Where to eat & stay near Murdostoun Castle
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Murdostoun Castle?
- Murdostoun Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML2 9BY).
- What is Murdostoun Castle?
- Murdostoun Castle — category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Murdostoun Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cleland, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML2 9BY.
- Is Murdostoun Castle a listed building?
- Murdostoun Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Murdostoun Castle charge admission?
- Murdostoun Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Murdostoun Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cleland, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML2 9BY.