Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMugdock Castle,Milngavie
Milngavie

Mugdock Castle,Milngavie

Scotland
HES SM2805
Site type
Milngavie
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mugdock Castle is a ruined fortress located near Milngavie in Stirlingshire, Scotland, with origins in the medieval period. The castle comprises a substantial stone tower and associated defensive structures that developed over successive centuries, reflecting the strategic importance of its position in central Scotland. The site demonstrates characteristics typical of Scottish baronial strongholds, with evidence of occupation and modification from at least the 13th or 14th century through to later periods. Mugdock Castle served as a significant regional stronghold for local landholding families and represents an important example of medieval military architecture in the Stirlingshire landscape.

Mugdock Castle,Milngavie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2805. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mugdock Castle,Milngavie?

Mugdock Castle is a ruined fortress located near Milngavie in Stirlingshire, Scotland, with origins in the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2805.

Who is responsible for protecting Mugdock Castle,Milngavie?

Mugdock Castle,Milngavie is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2805.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mugdock Castle,Milngavie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall,Bearsden,Roman fort (5.1 km), Antonine Wall, River Kelvin to 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages (6.3 km), Antonine Wall, 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages to 270m S of Buchley (6.5 km).

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