Torwood castle

Getting there

Off the M876 at Larbert just outside the small village of Torwood this castle is easy access to people traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow. The turn off is only for cars from Edinburgh not Glasgow or Stirling.

if you head along glen road in Torwood there is usually space on the street beside where the public right of way starts. The walk is sign posted from then on.

Entry costs and services

This castle is a ruin and therefore has no entry so it is free to look at there are no facilities near by however the castle is being restored (slowly) and may have entry costs and facilities soonish.

Review

Torwood castle is accessed by a shortish track which doubles as an access road for private houses. This makes it easy for bikes, buggies and that dog that doesn’t want to walk. The track has also got foot paths leading to other places including a near by broch with the mysterious “blue pool” near by.

You can’t miss the castle as it is right at the end of the straight track.

The castle its self is a ruin although it is under going restoration by the Torwood castle trust.

It has been estimated as being built around 1566 for Sir Alexander Forrester. It was once the seat of Clan Forrester. The castle was built by the lords Forrester who supplied the crown with timber and were in charge of a royal hunting area.

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I really enjoyed the small walk and the castle however I wish I had more time to see the other stuff in the area and hope that maybe I will be able to come back and see it fully restored.