Crookston Castle & a cup of tea...

Yesterday, we had the pleasure to talk to a few locals about Crookston Castle over a cup of tea at the village centre. They told us what they knew about the castle, when they visited it, the view they enjoyed of it from their homes and what they thought could improve it as a visitor attraction.

Frances: Remembers climbing up the castle tower as a child in the late 40's, she hasn't been up since but, has enjoyed the events that have been held at the castle... The castle was a place she also took her children when they were young. However she said "you've got to be fit to walk up the hill to the castle now!".

Tommy: Felt "there was no much up at the castle..." he believes a visitor centre, somewhere to have a cup of tea and maybe a children's play area would attract more visitors to the castle.

Betty: Enjoys the view of the castle from Lyoncross Rd... and would like to see what the castle looked like in its day.

Ena: Despite living in the area for roughly 43years, has never visited the castle. However, she told us "I have a great view of the castle from my living room window...". Ena also felt a hoist up to the castle would be good!

Janice: Lives on Brockburn Rd and enjoys the view of the castle from her bedroom window. She loves to see how the view changes through the different seasons (something to look out for!).

For those who are put off by the steep climb up to the castle, there are few parking spaces at the top so getting a lift up by car is always an option!