Beaumaris Castle, named after the town that it guards, was the last to be constructed to support King Edward I's programme for the suppression of Wales. Located on the north east coast of the Island…
Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire is where Queen Victoria saw a ghost and many believe the world's oldest calendar was found. The castle is situated in Banchory on the east coast of Scotland and dates back…
The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, Engand, United Kingdom, BH20 5EZ
Towering above the village of Corfe in the county of Dorset, the mysterious ruins of the castle are a reminder of the power of William the Conqueror who commissioned its construction around 1068. As one…
Castle Hill (Road), Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, DN12 3BU
Most likely built by Hamelin de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, during the 12th century, Conisbrough Castle has been at the heart of British politics during the turbulent times of both the 'Anarchy' and the War…
Epaul Lane, Rochester, Kent, England, United kingdom, ME1 1SW
Rochester Castle is a magnificent example of Anglo-Norman architecture and a tribute to their construction skills. Its state of preservation is outstanding and the massive central 'keep' is the tallest surviving great tower of its…
A87, Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shireScotland, United Kingdom, IV40 8DX
Visitors driving to the Isle of Skye along the A87 have the opportunity to see one of Scotland's most famous attractions the beautiful and isolated Eilean Donan Castle. It is located in the western highlands…
Inverness is one of the finest cities in Scotland and considered to be the capital of the Highlands. It has an impressive castle that remains in use as a working building dispensing justice and therefore…
Church St, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, IP13 9BP
The Castle is located in the market town of Framlingham in Suffolk, an area that is known as the 'bread basket' of England. There has been a castle standing on the Framlingham site going back…
A85,Lochawe, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute, (Strathclyde)Scotland, United Kingdom, PA33 1AF
Kilchurn Castle is a ruined 15th and 17th century structure on a rocky peninsula at the north eastern end of Loch Awe, in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It was home to the…
A83 / Old Military Road, Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom, PA32 8XE
Inveraray Castle is actually a magnificent castellated mansion constructed in the style of a French Chateau with elements of both Neo-Gothic and Scottish Baronial architecture. The Estate and castle overlook Loch Fyne - the longest…
(Dunnottar Main Road), Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, AB39 2TL
Dunnottar Castle is one of the most visually impressive locations in Scotland and was even chosen by the Microsoft Corporation as a screen background for its Windows 7 operating system. Roughly translated, Dunnottar means 'the…
Also known as Caisteal Dhubhairt, this magnificent building is located on a rocky outcrop on the Isle of Mull overlooking the Sound of Mull and Loch Linnhe. Situated at the tip of a small peninsular,…
Tantallon Road, Aulhame, North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH39 5PN
Tantallon Castle is a ruined fortress that features a well-constructed curtain wall designed to create a barrier between the mainland and the headland. It has a tower at either end of the wall and a…
Pumporth Road, Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, SA43 2SF
The castle ruins are situated on a rocky promontory above the River Teifi overlooking the Pembrokeshire town of Cilgerran. Built during the 13th century it replaced and earlier timber fort constructed two hundred years earlier.…
Tower Hill (Road), London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, EC3N 4AB
The Tower of London - or more correctly: 'Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress' is one of the great icons of London and Britain. The castle was originally built by William the Conqueror in 1078…
