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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · 2d

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · 17d

Today’s Community Picnic at Crookston Castle was full of sunshine, stories & local pride!

As part of #DoorsOpenDays we welcomed visitors on tours of Glasgow’s only surviving medieval castle 🏰

If you joined us, please share your highlights & photos with us📸
#gdodf25

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · 20d

Every day this week our brilliant volunteers have been at the Castle, delivering tours for schools as part of The Glasgow Doors Open Festival.

It’s been fantastic to see just how much fun and imagination the Castle has sparked in our young visitors

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · 29d

Doors Open Day picnic at Crookston Castle

Tours, storytelling, creative fun and local art.

Sun 21 Sept, 13.00 to 15.00, Crookston Castle, Glasgow.

#DoorsOpenDay #CrookstonCastle #GDODF2025

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Sep 4

September is Scottish Archaeology Month! 🏰

Last weekend we brought together volunteers, students & schools for the largest archaeology project at Crookston ever.

A brilliant experience for everyone involved, and we’ll be sharing the results soon! #ScotArchMonth

@archscot.bsky.social

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're participating in Doors Open Day, with a picnic at the Castle.

Sunday 21 September, 1pm–3pm

🧭 Guided tours
📖 Storytelling
🎭 Creative workshops

Bring your blankets and a light picnic lunch. More details www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/glas...

#GDODF #Glasgow850

Doors Open Days | Crookston Castle

Crookston Castle with The Village Storytelling Centre & Friends of Crookston Castle

www.doorsopendays.org.uk

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Sep 2

The grant we received from the Castle Studies Trust has opened up so many opportunities for our community—from new research and volunteers to schools events.

We’d highly recommend other groups apply, it’s a fantastic way to unlock fresh discoveries and bring people closer to their heritage.

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are now open to receive grant applications. Closing date is 3 months today, 1 December. Remember to send 2 completed references and when writing it think what questions you are trying to answer and whether methods proposed will help do that.

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · May 27

The CST is delighted to announce that for our next round of grants, which will open in September, we will be increasing the maximum grant award by 40% to £14,000. Applications open on 1 Sept & closes on 1 Dec 2025. For more info you can go here: castlestudiestrust.org/Grants.html

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Medieval Food With Jennie @medievalfoodjennie.bsky.social · Aug 30

Medieval show at Crookston Castle in Glasgow. They expected 300 people, they got 900! Busy, but lots of interested members of the public asking lots of interesting questions. Thanks to Friends of Crookston Castle and the Company of St Margaret for the invite.

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks to all the brilliant volunteers who joined our geophysics survey, your energy & enthusiasm brought the project to life!

If you’d like to be part of the journey, why not join us and help care for and celebrate Glasgow’s last castle.

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Aug 31

A few more photos from yesterday's fun day, telling the story of Crookston from it's medieval past to its World War Two service.

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 30

Just back from the amazing Friends @crookston.bsky.social Castle fun day at the castle As you can see the crowds were amazing, queuing to get in with nearly 1000 people attending, twice the expected number. Part of 3 days of community engagement, including the geophysical survey of the castle

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the first Crookston Castle Fun Day! 🏰💜

A true community effort, led by our volunteers.

And this is just the start…

#Glasgow850 #CrookstonCastle

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Aug 29

Day one of geophysics at Crookston Castle ✅

Local pupils joined archaeologists to scan the grounds and search for hidden stories beneath Glasgow’s last Castle.

Even the Lord Provost lent a hand and is keen to see what secrets we uncover next! #Glasgow850 #EchoesFromTheEarth

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Aug 23

One Week to Go!

Join us for the first community Fun Day at the Castle in 25 years! A day packed with activities, stories & surprises for all ages

Mark Saturday 30th August in your diary, invite your friends & family.

We hope to see you there!

Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Aug 22

🏰 Exciting news for our Fun Day at Crookston Castle!

Glasgow City Council's Countryside Rangers will be joining us to lead special tours of the Castle’s green spaces. Discover the trees, plants and wildlife that make the Castle such a unique place.

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Aug 16

Our feathered friends from Owl - Magic are joining us at the Castle Fun Day!

We can’t wait to see you all flocking to the Castle for a day that’s bound to be a real hoot! 🦉✨️

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Aug 15

We’re delighted to be welcoming the Company of Saint Margaret to our Fun Day on Saturday 30th August between 11am and 3pm.

They will bring Crookston’s medieval past to life.

Come join the fun. All welcome #Glasgow850

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Aug 7

With the help of our brilliant volunteers like Bill, we’re bringing the first community fun day to Crookston Castle in decades!

Join us for a day packed with history, games, and fun. You won’t want to miss it!

#FunDay #Glasgow850

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our volunteers uncovered a treasure trove of information at the
@n-t-s.bsky.social archive on a recent visit, shedding new light on the Castle’s more recent history and filling in some long standing gaps in our knowledge.

We look forward to sharing these stories with you soon! 📜👀

Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Jul 27

📢 SAVE THE DATE

Crookston Castle Fun Day Saturday 30th August, 11 am to 3 pm

Join us for medieval fun, games, prizes and a community celebration of #Glasgow850

Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Jul 24

In 1937, as the first homes in Pollok were built, Crookston Castle still overlooked open countryside.

These rare photos transport us back in time and help us understand the Castle and it's relationship with the land in a new way. 🏰 #Glasgow850

Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Jul 20

Coming soon...

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Jul 12

Visiting the Castle today?

Don’t forget your sunscreen and bring plenty of water! Temperatures are set to soar to 30°C later today. 🏰💧🧴

Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Jun 28

A huge thanks to everyone who came along to help with our community clean-up at Crookston Castle 🏰🧤

This was the first in what we hope will become a regular event to help look after the area around the Castle and make it a more welcoming and cared-for place for everyone.

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Jun 24

Our first community clean up around the Castle takes place on Saturday and we're gonna need a little help.

So please come and lend a hand. Meeting at the Castle from 11am

Let us know you're coming here

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