A Secret Wedding Traditional Cache
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Castle Opening Times: Summer Months (Apr-Sept) 09:30-18:30, Winter Months (Oct-Mar) 09:30-16:30. All year closed Thursday & Friday.
Please be careful to put cache back where you found it. The cache can be found without going into the grounds - hint!
The estate belonged to Robert de Croc in the 12th Century. He gave his name to the village of Crookston. The present castle was built in the 14th century and was held for several centuries by the Stewarts of Darnley. Their rebellion against King James IV in 1489 lead to the bombardment of the castle by Mons Meg. After the work of good decorators, Lord Darnley secretly married Mary Queen of Scots in the grounds of the castle on 9th July 1565 (it’s possible) before the official ceremony on 29th July 1565. Married life didn’t suit him because he was murdered two years later, with Mary implicated in the Murder.
In 1757 the castle (by now a ruin) passed to the local Maxwells of Pollok. It was rescued from total demolition in 1847 and partly restored (rather crudely) to commemorate the visit of Queen Victoria to Glasgow. It was the first property to be gifted to the National Trust for Scotland but is now looked after by Historic Scotland.
Forward to present time, from the top of the castle you get clear views of the surrounding houses and what remains of Leverndale Hospital and its grounds. It’s an interesting old ruin and it’s free!
Enjoy the site but watch out for the local wildlife. They are generally seen in Burberry caps and Lacoste track suits. Approach with caution as they are unpredictable.
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