Castles · Scottish Highlands
Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park
Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park — scheduled monument in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "scheduled monument in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0091°, -4.5872°.
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Place summary
Balloch Castle is an earthwork located in Loch Lomond Park, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance in the region. The site offers insights into the area's medieval past and its strategic importance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0091, -4.5872
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G83 8QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q80830765 (CC0)
- commons: Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park?
- Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 8QL).
- Is Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park a listed building?
- Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park charge admission?
- Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 8QL.