Balloch Castle

No. 11 of 1,046 in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, No. 7 for history. History, 1.0 km from Balloch.

Balloch Castle
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

A Category A listed castle in Balloch.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Category A listedHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.73 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lomond Woods Holiday ParkStay, in BallochCamping
Lagganbeg Caravan and Camping ParkStay, 6.3 km from BallochCamping
Inchcailloch CampsiteStay, 8.2 km from BallochCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Princess Rosein BallochFood and pubs
The Balloch Housein BallochFood and pubs
Queen of the Lochin BallochFood and pubs
Brewers Fayre5.4 km from Balloch, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Balloch Steam Slipwayin BallochHistory and heritage
Loch Lomond Sea Life Centrein BallochFamily days out
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool1.2 km from Balloch, just outside the parkRainy day
Geilston Garden6.5 km from Balloch, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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