Castles · Central Scotland
Peel Castle
In or near Carmunnock.
Peel Castle — a castle in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
Lairich Rig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thorntonhall · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Peel Castle is a castle located in Central Scotland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Peel Castle is a historic castle located in central Scotland, postcode G76. Its distinctive architecture reflects the region's medieval heritage. The castle's ruins offer insights into Scotland's past, making it a notable landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7778, -4.2447
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G76 9HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Thorntonhall — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/781832502 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peel Castle?
- Peel Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G76 9HN).
- What is Peel Castle?
- Peel Castle — a castle in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Peel Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thorntonhall, about 1.1 km away. The nearest town is Carmunnock. Drivers can use postcode G76 9HN.
- Does Peel Castle charge admission?
- Peel Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Peel Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thorntonhall, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G76 9HN.