Haggs Castle, Glasgow

Name: Haggs Castle
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#292 among attractions in Glasgow

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Haggs Castle is a 16th-century tower house, located in the neighbourhood of Pollokshields, in Glasgow, Scotland. The richly decorated building was restored in the 19th century, and today is once more occupied as a residence. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°50'11"N, 4°17'45"W

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South Side (Pollokshields West)Glasgow United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Burrell Collection, Pollok House, House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park.

0.6 miSW
Specialist museum of art and artifacts
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
15 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Glasgow, the Burrell Collection is a treasure trove of art and antiquities that offers a unique glimpse into the eclectic tastes of its eponymous collector, Sir William Burrell. This museum, which opened its doors to the public in...
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Pollok House, Glasgow
28 min walk • Pollok House, nestled within the scenic Pollok Country Park in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a grand country mansion imbued with history, culture, and the arts. As a museum, it offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the late 18th century and is a testament to the...
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
27 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, House for an Art Lover stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and its enduring love affair with the arts. Conceived as a harmonious blend of art and architecture, this unique venue was brought to life based...
1 miNW
Park
Bellahouston Park, Glasgow
27 min walk • Bellahouston Park is a lush expanse in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, offering residents and tourists alike a verdant escape from the urban hustle. This sprawling park, covering an area of over 180 acres, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and a pivotal venue...
1 miE
Church
Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow
25 min walk • Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church is a 19th-century church building in the south-side of Glasgow, immediately opposite Queen's Park. It was built in the French Gothic style, on designs by William Leiper. The church hall was built in 1873, while the church was completed by 8 October 1876.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, History museum
Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
32 min walk • Scotland Street School Museum is a museum of school education in Glasgow, Scotland, in the district of Kingston. It is located in a former school designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903 and 1906.
0.9 miNE
Church
Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow
24 min walk • Pollokshields Parish Church is a 19th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland, named after the Pollokshields arwa of Glasgow, Scotland.
1 miE
Church
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
27 min walk • Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church is a 19th-century Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the south side of Glasgow, near Queen's Park, from which the church's name derives.
1 miE
Synagogue
Langside Synagogue, Glasgow
26 min walk • Langside Synagogue is a synagogue near Govanhill in Glasgow. It opened in May 1927 and closed in 2014.
0.9 miSW
Park
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
22 min walk • Pollok Country Park is a 146-hectare country park located in Pollok, Glasgow, Scotland. In 2007, Pollok Country Park was named Britain's Best Park, and in 2008 it was named the Best Park in Europe, beating competition from parks in Italy, France, Germany, Poland and Sweden.
0.5 miN
Church
Sherbrooke Mosspark Church, Glasgow
14 min walk • Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church, also known as Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland serving the Pollokshields, Dumbreck and Mosspark areas on the south side of Glasgow, Scotland. It is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Haggs Castle?

Nearby attractions include Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow (10 min walk), Sherbrooke Mosspark Church, Glasgow (14 min walk), Burrell Collection, Glasgow (15 min walk), Pollokshields, Glasgow (15 min walk).

How to get to Haggs Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Haggs Castle:

Train

Maxwell Park (8 min walk)
Crossmyloof (13 min walk)

Bus

Kilmarnock Road / Mount Stuart Street • Lines: 3, 38 (19 min walk)
Kilmarnock Road / Skirving Street • Lines: 3, 38, 38A (19 min walk)

Metro

Kinning Park • Lines: Subway (26 min walk)
Cessnock • Lines: Subway (29 min walk)