Crookston Castle was once a major tourist draw, and now the hidden gem attraction is being suggested as the ideal place to launch Glasgow's major anniversary next year.
It is Glasgow's only remaining castle, and as one of Scotland's oldest buildings has a fascinating history taking in romantic royal liaisons, warring dynasties and a place in the national defence during World War II.
Speaking exclusively to the local democracy reporting service , he said: “We would like to be involved in the council’s 850th celebration of Glasgow as a city.On a recent tour, on a suitably atmospheric, misty day, the group were happy to share just some of its fascinating history. In 1572, Crookston was passed to Darnley's younger brother, Charles, the Earl of Lennox. Charles was regent for his young nephew, King James VI and maintained Crookston’s royal connections.
Legend has it that Mary had a romantic rendezvous with her future husband beneath the shade of the yew tree. But at the outbreak of WWII the castle was on a war footing for the first time in hundreds of years. The tower was used by the Home Guard as an aircraft observation post during the blitz and an army camp was set up in the woodlands nearby.
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