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Narrow stone passage with arched ceiling and gravel floor inside castle ruins.

Historic places nearby

St Bride's Church

Admire the mausoleum of the Black Douglases.

10 miles

Open days or guided tours only 

Bothwell Castle

Visit Bothwell Castle, a dramatic site hotly fought over during the Wars of Independence with England.

12 miles

Coulter Motte Hill

Visit the mound of a medieval motte-castle, in a strategic position overlooking a river crossing.

15 miles

Biggar Gasworks Museum

Visit Biggar Gasworks and view the steam-driven machines of the only preserved gasworks left in the country.

15 miles

Glasgow Cathedral

Step inside Glasgow Cathedral to discover soaring Gothic architecture, atmospheric crypts, and centuries of stories.

18 miles

Torphichen Preceptory

Explore the high tower and remains of the medieval headquarters of Scotland’s Knights Hospitaller.

19 miles

Cairnpapple Hill

Plan your visit to Cairnpapple Hill where you can explore a rare ceremonial complex and henge.

20 miles