# Event Details - **Event Name**: Secrets of the Crookston Castle Hill - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:50 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Explore Crookston hill and Glasgow’s last medieval castle! An exciting doors open day reveals its ancient Bronze and Iron Age secrets.About this EventHosted by The Village Storytelling Centre & Friends of Crookston Castle, enjoy storytelling and arts activities bringing land, deep local history and community together.Secrets of the Crookston Castle HillCelebrate the Autumn Equinox & Glasgow’s Deepest RootsStep onto land that has gathered communities for millennia. This Doors Open Day, join us on Crookston Castle hill to honour the Autumn Equinox—the turning of the seasons and natural balance of day and night.Inspired by the recent discovery of five ancient Bronze and Iron Age roundhouses right here on the hillside—the oldest homes in Glasgow—we invite you to experience the timeless power of community. Walk through our Five Circles of Roundhouse Life, where ancient heritage meets modern celebration:The Circle of Story & Song – Share timeless tales, local memories, and community music.The Circle of Dance & Movement – Join hands for community dancing on the hill.The Circle of Exploration – Take a guided tour of the castle and the newly discovered Glasgow urban prehistory site.The Circle of Ritual – Connect with autumn through rituals of Gratitude, Letting Go, and Looking at the Future.The Circle of Craft & Play – Enjoy arts, crafts, and games for all ages.Bring along: Your friends, family, a picnic blanket, and your favourite cakes or autumn fruits to share.Come gather in the circle, be inspired by Glasgow's ancient past, and welcome the autumn with us!Timings:13.00 - 16.00 - Drop In - Activities and workshops around the castle on the hill and at the foot of the hill13.00 - 13.50 - Free ticketed - The Circle of Exploration - Castle and Hillside Tour 114.00 - 14.50 - Free ticketed - The Circle of Exploration- Castle and Hillside Tour 216.00 - 15.50 - Free ticketed - The Circle of Exploration -Castle and Hillside Tour 3All activities are drop-inn, except the Circle of Exploration - guided tours of the castle and the newly discovered Glasgow urban prehistory site - you need to book a free of charge ticket to secure your space as places are limited.The event is family and children friendly. Children should always be accompanied by adults.The castle is a ruin so it is open to the elements and can be quite windy, clothing for the weather is recommended. Comfortable and weather appropriate footwear is recommended.The castle and hillside tours will take place around and in a medieval castle of which, the ground floor has two steps to get in to. The rest of the floors are up several flights of stairs including a spiral staircase and ladders for the top two floors. The Castle is not wheelchair accessible and those with mobility issues will struggle to access all areas. The path that leads to the castle is uneven, the grounds around the castle are covered with grass and is uneven too.There is no dedicated parking area near the castle. Please park in the nearby streets or choose traveling by public transport - buses and a train with the nearby Crookston train station.Photo by Karen Gordon - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/secrets-of-the-crookston-castle-hill/100001994256930162 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, trips-adventures - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes - Location: Crookston Castle - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Crookston Castle - **lat**: 55.8351323 - **long**: -4.3558289 - **full address**: Crookston Castle, 170 Brockburn Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Secrets of the Crookston Castle Hill - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/276e44872c0e811c092bccc15546516e1da46aacc5151a02aeeefd4004f849f7-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786514775 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Secrets of the Crookston Castle Hill being held? - **A:** Secrets of the Crookston Castle Hill takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:50 pm at Crookston Castle, 170 Brockburn Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Secrets of the Crookston Castle Hill? - **A:** Secrets of the Crookston Castle Hill is organized by The Village Storytelling Centre and Dovira Project. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Secrets of the Crookston Castle Hill is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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