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.
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.
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.
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 …