💥 A Whole Lot of History 💥 📰 Shakespeare's Lost London Home is Found ✍️ 📰 Prehistoric Roundhouses at Medieval Glasgow Castle 🏰 📰 Tracy Borman and the Tudor Secrets of 'The Ambassadors' Painting 🖼 📰 Discover Your Family's Nazi Past 💻 open.substack.com/pub/historyh...

In 2025 we awarded a grant to @crookston.bsky.social to carry out a community geophys survey of Crookston Castle supported by the geophys team of HES. We found not just some great archaeology but also a local area keen to learn more about "their" castle: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2026/04...

When we first decided to carry out a geophysical survey at Crookston Castle, none of us thought we’d be rewriting history. Watch our short flim to find out more youtu.be/B1Z2RZSvAfs?... @castlestudies.bsky.social @archscot.bsky.social @nts-archaeology.bsky.social @glasgowheritage.bsky.social

Next week, we’ll be sharing the results from our geophysics survey… and we can’t wait 👀 Last summer, 30 amazing volunteers and pupils from 5 local schools joined us to scan the ground around the castle over three days. Here’s a look back at how it all came together 🎥

Happy Easter 🐣 We had a great day in the snow then then sun for our first ever Easter Eggventure!

We’re still going with our Easter, but with a new time of 1pm–3pm to avoid the worst of the weather. Please dress for the conditions and we’ll aim for a fun day whatever the forecast! Thanks as always for your support.

The women of Crookston rarely appear in the records, a rare survivor comes from 1562 a rider arrives demanding the castle keys. Helene Symple answered refusing to hand over the castle saying she"culd nor wald nocht" Today many women help keep the story of Crookston alive #InternationalWomensDay

Written #OnThisDay 82 years ago the U.S. Army District Engineer reveals an extraordinary moment in the history of the Castle during #worldwar2. During the war the Crookston was home to UK, US & Polish forces, including a large military field hospital & ordenance store.

It #SeachdainNaGàidhlig World Gaelic Week. Gaelic shapes the landscape around Crookston Castle and is a living language across our communities, were proud to join in the celebrations this week.

Happy #ValentinesDay What do you love about Crookston Castle? Is it the history, the view from the top? Childhood memories of visiting? A peaceful place to walk, or a favourite photo spot? Whatever it is, we’d love to hear it.

A huge thank you to the 11 volunteers who came along to our litter pick, helping clear the hillside, Castle path, neighbouring streets, and the grass verges along Brockburn Road. Days like this really help keep the area looking its best for everyone who lives nearby and those who comes to visit.

Litter Pick at Crookston Castle Join us tomorrow (Sunday) at 11:30am for our first litter pick of the year. It’s a great way to help care for Glasgow’s last castle and make a difference for the community. We’ll be offering a free tour of the Castle at the end!

📅 Sunday 8th Feb 🕚 11:30am 🗑Community Litter Pick 👋 All Welcome Come help look after the Castle and surrounding area, and spend a bit of time doing something positive for our community. Everyone is welcome. RSVP here www.facebook.com/share/17yDV4...

We had a cracking craft and fun day at the Castle on Saturday. Huge thanks to EcoDrama, Spidar Arts, Glasgow Science Centre, artist Hannah Brackston and our brilliant volunteers!

📣Last chance for tickets Our community concert takes place tomorrow. Final few tickets left eventbrite.co.uk/e/choruses-cro… We'll have music from 🎸 The Visitors 🪗 Findlay and Calum Morrison 🪕Tam McGarvey 🎻 The Willows Music And maybe even a surprise guest!

Happy Burns Day! We'll be celebrating next Saturday, with two Burns inspired events taking place at Crookston Castle. Kids crafts and fun day at 11am www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crafts-and... Community Concert, 6-8pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crafts-and... Please book your spot in advance.

We have a few tickets left for our Burns Night Concert at the Castle. Get your for a bargain £6.50 for night of live music and community spirit. 📅31 Jan 🕚18:00 🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/choruses-c...

We're hosting a special Robert Burns inspired crafts day on 31st January. It'll be a brilliant day of craft, creativity and castle exploring 🏰 Family friendly, hands on activities Tickets £2 adults, £1 children. Tickets 🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crafts-and...

We're wrapping things up after a busy year that brought the Castle to life again. Thank you to everyone for all the support, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄

We capped off a pretty remarkable year by winning the @glasgowtimes.bsky.social Editor’s Award at the Glasgow Community Champions Awards this week! #GlasgowChamps

We're champions! 🏆 We had a brilliant night at the @glasgowtimes.bsky.social #GlasgowChamps awards. For a small volunteer-led group, this award means so much. We're grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way & helped us care for & celebrate Glasgow’s castle

Happy St Andrew’s Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Our national day is a reminder of how Scotland’s heritage can bring people together. At Crookston Castle we see that every week, as the community comes together to share and celebrate our shared connections, history and future.

To celebrate #BookWeekScotland children’s author Marion Husband visited the Castle for a wonderful storytelling session with the wee ones from nearby Lyoncross Nursery. It was a lovely day filled with imagination and adventure. 📚 @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

Our volunteers enjoyed a memorable evening as we picked up another award! This one celebrating our partnership with VSC & artist Hannah Brackston hosting schools during GlasgowDODFestival. A lovely recognition of the creativity, teamwork and community spirit that makes Crookston Castle so special.

Lest we forget

Thrilled to be regional winners of the Community Champions Awards 🎉 As a small, volunteer-led group, this means so much. In just our first full year, we’ve hosted events, school visits and heritage projects that have helped reconnect people with one of Glasgow’s most historic landmarks.

We had a brilliant time at the Collection Medieval Day! Our stall was busy all day helping visitors design their very own coats of arms, taking inspiration from the incredible art and armour on display in the museum.

We’ve been shortlisted for the @glasgowtimes.bsky.social community champions awards and we need your help to win! 🎉 Vote for us here www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/community-ch...

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

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

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 @gbptrust.bsky.social

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

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

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.

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.

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. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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.

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

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

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

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!

🏰 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.

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! 🦉✨️

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

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

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! 📜👀

📢 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

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

Coming soon...

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