Kilmaronock Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Kilmaronock Castle is one of four castles the Albion Guide lists in West Dunbartonshire. It sits inside Loch Lomond National Scenic Area and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. For arrivals by rail, Balloch Station is 8.7 km to the south-west. For more of the same, Inchmurrin Castle and Balloch Castle are close by.

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