Polmont

The Top 10 Castles around Polmont

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 10 beautiful castles to choose from around Polmont. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Callendar House

Old Tulliallan Castle Ruins

Blackness Castle

Linlithgow Palace

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Callendar House
Hiking Highlight
Open all year [except Sundays in winter] and free to enter. The House has an excellent café.

Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important …
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Old Tulliallan Castle Ruins
Mountain Biking Highlight
Located amongst woodland a half-mile (1 km) north of Kincardine, Old Tulliallan Castle is an unusual 14th century hall-house surrounded by a D-shaped ditch and rampart. It comprises two storeys …
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Blackness Castle
Mountain Biking Highlight
Blackness Castle is perched right on the shore of the Firth of Forth.

Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …
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Linlithgow Palace
Hiking Highlight
Linlithgow Palace was built from 1424 and is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587). The palace fell into decline …
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