Timeline
16:07
Grab a coffee or a snack at the sports centre in Bellahouston Park. The park is large enough to find a quiet bench away from the crowd.
16:37
Walk up to Crookston Castle. The ruin sits on a hill over the Levern Water. Arrive early enough to climb the hill and find your footing on the 12th-century earthwork.
16:52
Stand in Bellahouston Park and watch the sun set directly behind Crookston Castle. The alignment is precise on this date, with the sun sinking toward the SW.
17:12
Stay at the castle as the light fades. The 'X' design of the keep becomes more distinct against the darkening sky. Check the route if you need to head back to the park entrance.
Local tip
The castle is free to enter. Check the route if you need transport back from the park.
Check before you go
- Castle access is daily from April to September. In October, it is open daily.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).