It was good to see your comments about Pollok as I am one of the Ross family that grew up there between 1958 to 1970 at 19 Towerside Crescent right facing the castle and I went back there about 5 years ago and the castle still looks the same and they were good childhood days. I am now in Kent but Iam going back to look at my home town on August bank holiday. They were the good old days. I also remember Mr Currie and my God mother who is Kay Ramsay use to work at St James Church that is why I am called after her and I saw her two years ago in Edinburgh and will visit her in a few weeks time too. I think we were very lucky to have spent our childhood there.
all the best
Kay Ross
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Our trip down memory lane today by: Violet &catherine Pender
We really enjoyed reading the comments and had our own trip down memory lane just today. We lived at 4 Moyne Rd from 1949 to 1958 then moved around the corner to 12 towerside Rd until approx 1970 when we moved to 185 Brockburn Rd. Memories of old friends came flooding back today as we walked around the area. Namely Marion & Jeam McEachan,Carol & Stanley Burnett, Irene McLellan, Sandra & Barbara Cummings, Catherine Fachenie, The Ross and Mckiernan families,Ruthanne Baird,and Laraine & Ian Watt. Happy day's. we remember sliding down the hill as well one on a sledge and one on a tray. We also found the Castle great fun but a bit scary at times and we doubt very much if we would get through that wee shortcut to the top nowadays. Our very best wishes to all the Pollok Weans.
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Addional by: TED
Always remember Rev Currie, he'd always go to court to help young weans to get back on the straight and narrow,his assistance was always appreciated by parents.
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Happy Memories by: John ThompsonAKATedous
I stayed in Dormanside Rd., then moved to Linthaugh just past 21 terminus.Went to McGill then C.C.Does anyone remember Mr Hannah,who started the rowing club for us none fitba players.
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Memories by: Linda Hunter (Convery)
I have seen names I recognise on the comments page. I lived opposite the Castle at 159, Brockburn Road, and attended Leithland Road then Crookston, also remember reverand Currie. I have lived in Australia for many years, but still miss Home. I had a trip down memory lane, thank you.....
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SCOTLAND FOR EVER by: MAUREEN MCVICAR
OH MY GOD I CANT BELIVE ALL THOSE GREAT STORIES I AM GOING TO GLASGOW MAY 7/10 I HAVE NOT BEEN HOME SINCE 1985 I LIVE IN CANADA.I WENT TO LEITHLAND RS /AND CROOKSTON CASTLE. I LIVED AT 14 MOYNE RD.ALL YOUR STORIES BROUGHT BACK .SUCH GOOD TIMES WITH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME.GET TO SEE MY PAL CILLA.LINDA.SANDRA.BANDY.CANT WAIT .I WILL ALWAYS LOVE SCOTLAND.FOREVER.CANT WAIT TO GET MY FISH AND CHIPS BYE FROM ONTARIO CANADA.
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SCOTLAND FOR EVER by: MAUREEN MCVICAR
OH MY GOD I CANT BELIVE ALL THOSE GREAT STORIES I AM GOING TO GLASGOW MAY 7/10 I HAVE NOT BEEN HOME SINCE 1985 I LIVE IN CANADA.I WENT TO LEITHLAND RS /AND CROOKSTON CASTLE. I LIVED AT 14 MOYNE RD.ALL YOUR STORIES BROUGHT BACK .SUCH GOOD TIMES WITH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME.GET TO SEE MY PAL CILLA.LINDA.SANDRA.BANDY.CANT WAIT .I WILL ALWAYS LOVE SCOTLAND.FOREVER.CANT WAIT TO GET MY FISH AND CHIPS BYE FROM ONTARIO CANADA.
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Memmories by: john Keith
Hi, Enjoyed reading the attached fond memories of Crookston castle. In the 50's I lived at 191 Lyoncross Road, and although quite young I remember the transportation of St. James's Church from the south side to it's present position, I think round about 1953. The Reverend Currie was a great character and I remember he used to make sure the Boys Brigade on a Sunday about 1pm marched along Lyoncross Road and stopped outside our house where they played a few tunes and then the parade was disbanded. Great stuff. Our neighbours the Stewarts used to run a 'bus to Blackpool every Septemember weekend and all the locals used to visit them every week with their contributions to pay for the trip. The Barnbeth Woods was where we played, full of hedgehogs in those days. And the park opposite was where we learnt to play football, even though we were always getting chased by the local constabulary.
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Fond memories by: Alan
My parents moved from an old tenement flat in Bridgeton to a brand new semi detached house in Kempsthorn Road Pollok when I was only a toddler.
After attending Leithland Road Primary School I attended Crookston Casle secondry school right next to the castle.
I have so many memories as a young child playing in the castle with my friends and in particular
what we thought was the dungeon which was very scary.
Today I live within a 15 minute drive of the castle and whilst the school and the tenements opposite have gone,the castle remains the same and brings back wonderful memories every time I pass.
It would be nice to think think that the local children are having the same fun as we had.
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Memories by: Anonymous
Hi
I also remember Crookston Castle as I used to live in 259 Braidcraft Road just over the Cart from Brockburn Road I went to Langton Road P School then Drumcross Road P School and then up to Crookston Castle Sec School The iron stairs up to the top were scary but the view from the top was incredible They say Mary Queen of Scots watched the Battle of Langside from the castle I have just returned from South Africa after 31years and took a trip around Pollok a year ago and thought it was looking nice I just love to visit all the places where I grew up and check it out The blubell woods were a favourite for me but that was because I had friends that lived in Dormanside Road and Linthaugh Road It was so nice in these days that you could roam around and not have any fear of being mugged or robbed Drugs were unheard of and we were so grown up in these days and went to work at 15 unless you stayed on for your highers
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS by: Anonymous
HI
THE STORIES ARE GREAT IT IS QUITE AMAZING WHEN YOU READ THEM I HAD SUCH A GOOD LAUGH, ALSO I FELT QUITE EMOTIONAL I WAS UP IN GLASGOW RECENTLY IT IS QUITE A CHANGED PLACE HOWEVER THE PEOPLE ARE STILL THE SAME.
ALSO MEMORIES OF CROOKSTON CASTLE SCHOOL I LEFT CROOKSTON CASTLE AT 15 YEARS DESPERATE OF COURSE TO START WORK HOWEVER I FEEL NOW THE EDUCATION TAUGHT AT THAT TIME IN A COMPHRENSIVE MUST HAVE BEEN SECOND TO NONE MY SPELLING IS EXCELLANT!!!!
THANK YOU MAE FOR CREATING THIS INFO AND I AM SURE THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE IN AUSTRAILA,NEW ZEALAND WILL ONLY TO BE TO PLEASED TO WRITE A WEE STORY RE/CROOKSTON CASTLE SCHOOL
THANK YOU
KIND REGARDS NANCY
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Growing up in pollok by: Nancy
Hi May
Delighted to read your stories of Crookston Castle I grew up in Calfhill Rd.then Linthaugh Rd when I left Langton Rd school I attended Sir John Maxwells, it was great when Crookston Castle opened we used to slide down the hill in winter on an old tray I remember the music teacher his name was Mr Bowman of course at that age we were not to intersted in Classical Music we used to go every sunday to the Castle and I remember the iron stepps at the top it was quite scary we used to hang on to our skirts as the wind used to blow
I now live outside the London Area however I did go back to have a look arond Pollok they were great days really we had so much fun also remember the Bluebell Woods,St James church and Mr Currie he was a great Rangers Supporter
I also remember the 50 bus when you went on the bus we used to pay each others fare also share the cigarettes because it was a new school we were all very proud we all wore the uniform with the castle being the badge it is great to read all the stories as I believe the school is no longer there I hope many others read this and add their comments it is a great idea
Nancy
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We were neighbours! by: May
Hi Leonard
What a co-incidence! I used to live at 255 Linthaugh Rd., and we also moved in when they were first built. We later moved to Leithland Rd.
May
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Crookston Castle and tenements by: Leonard Goldsmith
My name is Leonard Goldsmith. I lived at 251 Linthaugh Road. We were one of the first families to live in the tenements. I was about 4. I went
to Lioncross Little School then Magill and then Crookston Castle. I remember playing in the castle sliding down the hill with our sledges in winter. We were always there at weekends. I remember on a sad note when a boy fell from the
top playing tig. I live in South Austalia now, I have been back a couple of times. I hope to be back in August this year.
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Glad the Picture has brought back memories. by: May
I really am pleased that my wee photo of Crookston Castle has brought back fond memories for some folk. Living in Pollok as a child was always fun and full of adventure. I guess life was simpler in those days. I really loved going to Crookston Castle School (even the Homework Classes). Hoping that one of my school friends might remember me and make contact (you can do that through the Contact Form on my website)
PS Scott, I just LOVE your site about Glasgow, and I'm sure others get a lot of pleasure out of it too.
May
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Memories by: Joy H
I was brought up in Pollok & attended Crookston Castle School I like Alec [above] live in New Zealand & when on rare occasions am able to go home I visit The Castle Have many great memories as a child picnics in the grounds rolling eggs @ Easter visiting the Bluebell Woods Those certainly were the days. Alec if you would like to contact to talk of the 'Old days'would be nice I was in the first batch of kids from Langton Rd school to attend Crookston Castle School & would enjoy contact with old friends from those days I am on Friends re-united
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i love that place by: Anonymous
i grew up in pollok i lived on brockburn rd straight facing the castle it was my favorite place when i was growing up i'v got many fond memories of playing hide and seek and playing on the swing over the moat. i pass by from time to time and it always makes me think about my childhood and all the good times i had growing up in pollok. i think i'll go up the next i'm passing the view from the top is amazing spent many a summer night up there smoking pot watching the sun go down.....
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memories by: gordon c
like most of the posts i went crookston castle school, lived on linthaugh rd, pic brings back many good times
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loved this place by: lee s
i remember hanging around the castle as a kid. there was one time me and my mother went up to the castle. i was only in primary school. i ran up to the castle ahead of my mother and there was a bearded man standing at the castle door in an old beefeaters uniform. I turned around to tell my mother who was just coming round the corner but when i turned around again the man was gone!!! has anyone else seen or heard about this man? I know what i saw because it was about 4 weeks after i saw the man that i learned about beefeaters in school. i can still remember the incident to this day.
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Memories by: M.B.
Used to live in Pollok myself and knew the castle well. This brought back memories.
I remember playing in the grounds among the bluebells and rolling eggs down the hill in the rain with my mum! Didn't dare go there at night though..too many stories of the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots!
I remember climbing to the top of the castle up the old metal steps, (I was terrified!), and I remember squeezing through the shortcut to the second floor. The view from the top was and is magnificent.
Thank you for bringing this to mind!
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Thanks by: Susan
It was lovely to see the pic of crookston castle, it brought back memories. I used to go to crookston castle school and have a picture of myself and two girlfriends sitting on the grass with the castle in the background.
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Ha Ha!!!! by: Alec
What a surprise when I saw this picture.......I used to live just round the corner from Crookston Castle and it brings back some great memories of playing hide and seek in the castle grounds. I only wish I could go back there someday as I live in New Zealand now and it is plenty expensive to travel. This has cheered me up though so thanks for posting it!!!!
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I pass it going to work by: Scott
Thanks for the superb photo and story May, and I'm glad you were able to return for a wee trip down memory lane. I pass the castle sometimes depending on which way I head to work, and think that it's a piece of Glaswegian history that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. So thanks again for reminding us of its significance, and all the best with your own site.
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