Lochcote Castle
Sterlinensis praefectura, Sterlin-Shyr
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654image courtesy of NLS
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654image courtesy of NLS
The ruins of Lochcote Castle are thought top date back to the 17th century.
However the castle is marked on Pont’s late 16th century map of West Lothian as Lochcots.
West Lothian and Linlithgow
Timothy Pont, c. 1583 – 96map image courtesy of NLS
Timothy Pont, c. 1583 – 96map image courtesy of NLS
Alternative names for Lochcote Castle
Loch cotts; Lochcots; Lochquott
Where is Lochcote Castle?
Lochcote Castle is in the parish of Torphichen and the county of West Lothian.
Grid reference: NS 9769 7396
Lat / long: 55.947793, -3.639753
