Castles · Central Scotland
Bishop's Castle
Bishop's Castle — castle in Glasgow City, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- High Street · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bishop's Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Glasgow City, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8628°, -4.2364°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Bishop's Castle (also known as Glasgow Castle, the Bishop's Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace) was a medieval castle in the district of Townhead, Glasgow, Scotland. It stood to the west of Glasgow Cathedral, covering much of the present day Cathedral Square. The castle served as the residence of the Archbishops of Glasgow until 1689. Following the Glorious Revolution, the castle became the property of the Crown. It fell into disrepair during the 18th century, having been used as a quarry from 1755, and the site was cleared in 1789 to make way for the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
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Background
History
The origins of the castle are unclear, but the first development was probably in the 12th century and it was first recorded in charters in 1258. It had become an episcopal residence by the time of the Wars of Scottish Independence, when William Wallace recaptured the castle from the English in 1296. In 1301 the castle was garrisoned again by Edward I. and in 1560 defended for Arran.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8628, -4.2364
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G4 0RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North East
- Phone
- +44 141 276 1625
- Nearest railway station
- High Street — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4917396 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishop's Castle, Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: John Slezer - Engraving of Glasgow Cathedral.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop's Castle?
- Bishop's Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G4 0RH).
- Does Bishop's Castle charge admission?
- Bishop's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bishop's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G4 0RH.