Castles · Central Scotland
Torwood
Also known as: Coille Tor
In or near Plean.
Torwood in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larbert · 3.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Torwood Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Larbert, located 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is FK5 4ZR. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Torwood is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Torwood (Scottish Gaelic: Coille Tor) is a small village located 2 miles (3.2 km) north-northwest of Larbert, 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Falkirk and 6 miles (9.7 km) south-southeast of Stirling. Torwood lies within the Falkirk Council area of Scotland. The population recorded in the 2011 UK Census was 245. The A9 road between Bannockburn and Camelon runs through the village. Torwood Has 5 streets: Provost Gardens, Stirling Road, Castle Crescent, Forrester Gait & Glen Road. Glen Road leads on to Torwood Castle, Quarry and Broch.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Forresters used to own the lands of Torwood and Torwood Castle but now a private trust owns the castle. Forrester Gait was named after the family. The Torwood was a large forested area in the 12th century stretching from the River Carron west and north towards Stirling, and inland towards the Campsie Hills. It was traversed by an old Roman Road at this time. In preparation for the Battle of Bannockburn, it was used as the encampment for the men of Sir James Douglas, one of the leaders of the army of King Robert the Bruce.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.0420, -3.8620
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK5 4ZR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Larbert — 3 km
Sources
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Plean
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Alloa Junction railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.7 km
William Simpson Asylum
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Doghillock, broch site
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
M876 motorway
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Langlands
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Royal Scottish National Hospital
Other places · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torwood?
- Torwood is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK5 4ZR).
- What is Torwood?
- Torwood in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torwood?
- The nearest railway station is Larbert, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK5 4ZR.
- Does Torwood charge admission?
- Torwood typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Torwood?
- The nearest railway station is Larbert, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK5 4ZR.