Cathcart Castle

Cathcart Castle is a ringwork castle with stone foundations located in Linn Park in Glasgow, dating from medieval times. The site displays remnants of a fortified structure with visible foundations and earthwork formations that once composed an extensive defensive system.

The castle was held by the Cathcart family starting in the 12th century until 1546, when it passed to the Semple family through inheritance. This transfer of ownership brought new residents who continued to inhabit and maintain the stronghold.

The ruins hold traces of the families who made their homes here, revealed through archaeological finds like period armorial displays from centuries past. These remains tell the story of daily life for those who occupied the fortress.

The castle remains are accessible in Linn Park via Old Castle Road and Seil Drive, with parking available near the site. The location sits within a public park where visitors can freely explore the foundations and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

The earthwork formations surrounding the ruins reveal traces of an outer bailey, suggesting the original defensive system was more extensive and complex than first appears. These structures demonstrate the strategic thinking of medieval builders in creating multiple layers of defense.