Friends of Crookston Castle

20/08/2026

Help us plan for for our Fun Day event on the 29th of August by letting us know you plan on coming.

Click here 👉 Community Fun Day and choose 'going'

It only takes a second, but it gives us a much better idea of how many people to expect and helps us make the right arrangements for everyone.

📅 Saturday 29 August
🏰 Crookston Castle
⏰ 12 noon to 3pm
We can't wait to welcome you! 🏰🎉

fans

20/08/2026

Our feathered friends from Owl - Magic will be at the Community Fun Day

Come along and meet some incredible owls up close, learn more about these fascinating birds.

🏰 Crookston Castle Community Fun Day
📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 12 noon to 3pm
🎟️ FREE, no tickets needed

🦉✨🏰

19/08/2026

Local favourite Joanne A Munch & Desserts will be at our Community Fun Day bringing along a tasty supply of cakes, sandwiches and snacks to keep everyone fuelled for the afternoon! 😋

19/08/2026

All aboard for the Community Fun Day

We’re delighted Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Bridgeton Bus Garage will be bringing along one of their fantastic vintage Glasgow buses!

Throughout the afternoon, they’ll be offering free bus trips from the Castle, giving you the chance to step aboard and enjoy a journey back in time.

🏰 Crookston Castle Community Fun Day
📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 12 noon to 3pm
🎟️ Free, no tickets needed

Come along, explore the Castle, enjoy all the activities and don’t miss your chance to hop aboard! 🚌

19/08/2026

We’re delighted to share that we have been shortlisted for the Heritage Award at the Inspiring City Awards!

This recognition belongs to our amazing volunteers. ❤️ Everyone who has helped at an event, every litter picker, gazebo builder, tour guide, photographer, fundraiser and the many other roles who help us do what we do.

Its a few weeks until the award event. So keep your fingers crossed. 🤞

18/08/2026

We're delighted to be welcoming The Company of Saint Margaret back to the Castle fun day, they'll be transporting us back the to the late medieval period, bringing history to life with displays, demonstrations and a chance to discover what life was really like centuries ago. ⚔️🏰

This year's Community Fun Day takes place on

📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 12 noon to 3pm
🎟️ No tickets needed, just come along. Everyone is welcome!

18/08/2026

If you're coming to our Community Fun Day let us know in the comments

Crookston Castle will come alive as the Friends of Crookston Castle host their annual Community Fun Day, bringing local people together for a free afternoon of history, activities and family fun!

17/08/2026

We need your help! 🙌

Our Community Fun Day is all about bringing the community together, but we can’t make it happen without a great team of volunteers behind it.

We need some extra hands in the lead-up and on Saturday 29th August. Even a few hours of your time would make a real difference.

If you can help us please fill in our volunteer form and join the team. 👇

https://form.jotform.com/251835522600349

16/08/2026

⚔️ Could you become a Knight of Crookston? 🏰

Here's one of our volunteer's Maryann introducing Stewie McKnight, and the Knight School at the Crookston Castle Community Fun Day

Young and old can take on the challenges, learn to race dragons 🐉, fire arrows 🏹 and complete the quest to become a Knight of Crookston! ⚔️

📅 Saturday 29th August
⏰ 12 noon to 3pm
🏰 Crookston Castle
🎟️ FREE

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