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Beks. H (7 months ago)
Stumbled upon this hidden gem not knowing what to expect. We met Gary who is renovating the castle who was absolutely lovely and inviting. He gave us a tour of the inside, telling us all about the history and architecture of the area and some historical artifacts that had been found onsite. He then also gave us recommendations of the surrounding area, including the Blue Pool and broch. Very friendly dog, cat and cows too.
Stumbled upon this hidden gem not knowing what to expect. We met Gary who is renovating the castle who was absolutely lovely and inviting. He gave us a tour of the inside, telling us all about the history and architecture of the area and some historical artifacts that had been found onsite. He then also gave us recommendations of the surrounding area, including the Blue Pool and broch. Very friendly dog, cat and cows too.
Dawn McGowan (8 months ago)
Lovely walk to castle - visit made even better due to Gary who restores the castle and lives on site sharing local history. Gary is very enthusiastic and friendly and is truly a great asset in the restoration of the castle its self. Thanks for sharing Meg the collie who kept us right on our walk ? Also visited Tappoch Broch an iron age settlement and Torwood Pool, mysterious pool in the forest, both easy, shortish walks from the castle. Well worth a visit. Torwood Castle - park on Glen Road, Torwood and follow public right of way path to Denovan. It’s about a 10 min walk to castle up a good walking road. Tappoch Broch is about 10 min from castle to the right, path is well signposted through the woods. This path is uneven as tree roots under foot but not strenuous. Torwood Pool is about 10 min to left of castle, through metal gate and follow path that skirts the field down to the pool. Fairly straightforward path.
Lovely walk to castle - visit made even better due to Gary who restores the castle and lives on site sharing local history. Gary is very enthusiastic and friendly and is truly a great asset in the restoration of the castle its self. Thanks for sharing Meg the collie who kept us right on our walk ? Also visited Tappoch Broch an iron age settlement and Torwood Pool, mysterious pool in the forest, both easy, shortish walks from the castle. Well worth a visit. Torwood Castle - park on Glen Road, Torwood and follow public right of way path to Denovan. It’s about a 10 min walk to castle up a good walking road. Tappoch Broch is about 10 min from castle to the right, path is well signposted through the woods. This path is uneven as tree roots under foot but not strenuous. Torwood Pool is about 10 min to left of castle, through metal gate and follow path that skirts the field down to the pool. Fairly straightforward path.
Richard Harris (9 months ago)
Torwood is a great castle to explore, it has been partly renovated, which gives you a good insight to what the castle would have been like back when it was first Built ⚔️?
Torwood is a great castle to explore, it has been partly renovated, which gives you a good insight to what the castle would have been like back when it was first Built ⚔️?
Joanna Mitchell (13 months ago)
The castle is a ruin currently being restored by trustees. Gary - who lives on site and in a caravan - was extremely welcoming and is crowd-funding the restoration, as it is not being supported by any authority or historical association. At the moment it is rather dangerous and should not be explored unless accompanied by Gary or his helpers. Local resident Nimbies and are hindering his work.
The castle is a ruin currently being restored by trustees. Gary - who lives on site and in a caravan - was extremely welcoming and is crowd-funding the restoration, as it is not being supported by any authority or historical association. At the moment it is rather dangerous and should not be explored unless accompanied by Gary or his helpers. Local resident Nimbies and are hindering his work.
Alice P (2 years ago)
Lucky to have caught some of the men restoring this place, so friendly and such a beautiful castle. Free range eggs sold there too. The cows there are so friendly and quite funny too. Alot of history around Torwood.. worth the gander for sure! Especially if it's a sunny day... we were very lucky with the day we had. So much to see here along the trails... Absolutely recommend for a day out.
Lucky to have caught some of the men restoring this place, so friendly and such a beautiful castle. Free range eggs sold there too. The cows there are so friendly and quite funny too. Alot of history around Torwood.. worth the gander for sure! Especially if it's a sunny day... we were very lucky with the day we had. So much to see here along the trails... Absolutely recommend for a day out.
