The original Balloch Castle was built in the 11th century and extensively re-built and improved in the 13th century. By the 19th century when John Buchanan bought the estate it was a ruin. He demolished what was left and built the current Tudor Gothic style castle. In 1915 Balloch Castle and the surrounding estate was bought by Glasgow City Council. It became a designated country park in 1980 and part of the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park in 2002.
Today the surrounding gardens, park land and wider estate are open to the public. There is a nice network of paths and trails that are great for a run. You can also extend a route up to nearby Knockour Hill.

Agnieszka

August 30, 2022

closed at the moment but it's a overly place for a walk around.

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Location: Balloch And Haldane, West Dunbartonshire, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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