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  Culcreuch is situated at the foot of the Fintry Hills close to the village of Fintry. The castle faces south-west and looks out over wooded policies to the Campsie Fells opposite.

As ancient Clan Seat of the Galbraiths, it has traditionally occupied a strategic position above the Endrick Water at the gateway to the hills. Beyond, to the north and west, the valley opens out to form a broad plain with Ben Lomond in the distance while behind, the rugged hillside contrasts delightfully with the productive farmland which flanks the river.

This area has remained remarkably unspoilt despite its accessibility to some of Scotland's principal towns and cities.

Glasgow is only 40 minutes drive and Edinburgh slightly over the hour. Stirling too is very close, with main line Inter-City and Motor-Rail services to the south. From Glasgow Airport there are domestic shuttle and international flights to Europe and elsewhere.
Ben Lomond from Luss

Scenic views from Culcreuch Castle

A view of Loch Venacher

 

Fintry, the local village, is small and well kept, with shops, hotels and a local sports club. The main activities in the area are farming and forestry and there is also a considerable tourist trade during the summer months. Culcreuch Castle is approached from the B822 Kippen to Lennoxtown road. There is a north and south lodge flanking the two entrances to the driveway, which forms a loop terminating in a gravel sweep in front of the castle. The castle is just to the north of Fintry, which itself is due east of Killearn on the B818, between Killearn and Denny and this secluded setting contributes greatly to Fintry's charm.

 
Culcreuch is a very special estate with its castle, wooded policies and farm, totally secluded on the edge of the Fintry Hills, yet very accessible to Glasgow. The surrounding countryside is amongst the most attractive and unspoilt to be found anywhere in central Scotland as Fintry has preserved its old fashioned charm.

 

The castle is a fine imposing building in an impressive setting overlooking its lake and with the steeply wooded hillside behind. The main part of the castle comprises a Mediaeval tower with a Georgian wing added on to the east side. The earliest parts are thought to date from the time of Maurice Galbraith (1320) and the tower to have been completed by James Galbraith (Tenth Chief) by 1460. Its walls are over 5' 6" thick in places.



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