Almond Castle, Falkirk

Name: Almond Castle
Address: Falkirk, United Kingdom

#10 among attractions in Falkirk

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Almond Castle is a ruined L-plan castle dating from the 15th century. It is located 3 miles west of Linlithgow, and north of the Union Canal, in Falkirk, Scotland. It was known as Haining Castle until the 17th century. The structure is unsound and is protected as a scheduled monument. ()

Coordinates: 55°58'38"N, 3°40'25"W

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Falkirk United Kingdom

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Almond Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow Canal Centre, St Michael's Parish Church, Kinneil House.

2.8 miE
Ruins of Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace
Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
72 min walk • Linlithgow Palace, nestled in the heart of the charming town of Linlithgow in Scotland, is a magnificent ruin that whispers tales of Scotland's storied past. This once regal residence, now a celebrated tourist attraction, offers visitors a chance to step back into the...
2.9 miE
Specialty museum, Town, Museum
Linlithgow Canal Centre, Linlithgow
75 min walk • The Linlithgow Union Canal Society is a waterway society and a Scottish registered charity based at Linlithgow Canal Centre on the Union Canal at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
2.8 miE
Church, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow
72 min walk • St. Michael's Parish Church is one of the largest burgh churches in the Church of Scotland. It is one of two parishes serving the West Lothian county town of Linlithgow, the other being St. Ninian's Craigmailen.
2.6 miNE
Mysterious site, Historical place, Architecture
Kinneil House, Bo'ness
66 min walk • Kinneil House is a historic house to the west of Bo'ness in east-central Scotland. It was once the principal seat of the Hamilton family in the east of Scotland.
3 miE
Church
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow
78 min walk • St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is situated in the historic town of Linlithgow. The present church is situated at the East end of the town near the Low Port.
1.1 miSE
Aqueduct
Avon Aqueduct
29 min walk • The Avon Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Union Canal over the River Avon, near Linlithgow, Scotland.
2.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cockleroi
70 min walk • Cockleroi or Cockleroy is a prominent hill in Scotland. It is Linlithgow's local hill. On its top there are some remains of an Iron Age's hill fort.
2.4 miNW
Cemetery
Grandsable Cemetery, Polmont
61 min walk • Grandsable Cemetery lies east of Falkirk, between the A9 and A803 south of Grangemouth near Polmont. It lies on a small hill with views over the Firth of Forth. It is well-maintained with a mature and well-laid landscape.
1.3 miSE
Park
Muiravonside Country Park
34 min walk • Muiravonside Country Park is 170 acres of woodland and parkland open to the public all year round with marked trails, picnic sites and a play area.
3.1 miS
Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
Torphichen Preceptory, Bathgate
78 min walk • Torphichen Preceptory is a church in the village of Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. It comprises the remains of the preceptory of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in Scotland.
1.2 miN
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Avon Gorge
31 min walk • The Avon Gorge is a small wooded gorge in Falkirk, Scotland.

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How to get to Almond Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Almond Castle:

Train

Manuel (16 min walk)
Birkhill (32 min walk)