The Top 7 Castles around Luss And Arden
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Luss And Arden. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Luss And Arden. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Balloch Castle
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Balloch Castle Country Park affords wonderful views over Loch Lomond. The park comprises 200 acres (80 ha) of semi-rural ornamental woodland, parks, gardens, meadows, and shoreline. The castle itself is closed but still a fine building to admire.
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Buchanan Castle Ruins
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Buchanan Castle is a spooky ruin on the outskirts of Drymen. The castle was commissioned by James Graham, 4th Duke of Montrose, in the mid-1850s after the family’s home, Buchanan …
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Carrick Castle
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14th Century tower house probably built by the Campbell family. It was used as a hunting lodge by James IV and Mary, Queen of Scots, visited in 1563. It's undergoing renovation at the moment.
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Dumbarton Castle
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The oldest recorded stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a massive lump of volcanic rock, so you can imagine it would be hard to conquer! May be closed so check ahead if you're visiting.
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Newark Castle
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Newark Castle was for a long time hidden behind the giant cranes and sheds of the Clyde’s great shipyards. Only recently has it re-emerged to take its rightful place in the townscape of Port Glasgow.
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Overtoun House
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Overtoun House is a 19th-century country house situated on a hill overlooking the River Clyde. The house is a good example of Scottish Baronial architecture. The house and grounds are …
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Carrick Castle and Loch Goil Views
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Some parts were too steep for me so had to get off and walk. Best done with a mountain bike or fatter gravel tyres.
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