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Duke Murdoch's Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Duke Murdoch's Castle is a castle in Stirling. The Albion Guide charts eleven castles in the county; this is one of them. The surrounding countryside is part of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Arrochar & Tarbet Station is 16.3 km away to the west. The nearest other castle is Gartartan Castle, 6.8 km to the south-east.

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