Aberconwy House (Conwy)
Conwy, Gwynedd, was built by a prosperous merchant in the 14th century; the oldest remaining domestic medieval structure in town; furnishings reflect changes in styles… Read More »Aberconwy House (Conwy)
Criccieth Castle (photo gallery)
Criccieth Castle in Gwynedd, Walles, stands on a cliff over the Cardigan Bay
Balmoral Castle (Scotland) – the Queen, the tour and some historical images
Grampian, Scotland, beautifully situated by the River Dee was purchased in 1852 by Prince Albert to be the holiday home of the Royal Family and… Read More »Balmoral Castle (Scotland) – the Queen, the tour and some historical images
Dunnottar Castle (Scottish castle)
Stonehaven, Grampian, stands on a real dream of a castle site – a hard red rock full with a variety of large pebbles and rocks… Read More »Dunnottar Castle (Scottish castle)
Crathes Castle (photo gallery)
Crathes Castle in Grampian, is another Scottish fairy tale castle with turrets and gargoyles, built in late16th century; the seat of the family of Burnett… Read More »Crathes Castle (photo gallery)
Drum Castle (oldest keep in Scotland)
Grampian, Scotland, was built started with a 13th century keep, to which was later added a Jacobean mansion house ; has belonged to the Irvine… Read More »Drum Castle (oldest keep in Scotland)
Eastnor Castle (UK)
Herefordshire, looks like a perfect example of a traditional castle from medieval times, but was actually built between 1812-24, when the wealthy 2nd Baron Somers… Read More »Eastnor Castle (UK)
Ilam Hall Hostel
Ilam, Staffordshire. The site of Casterne Hall, generaly known as Ilam Hostel, has been a dwelling since time immemorial and the present owners, the Hurts,… Read More »Ilam Hall Hostel
Bowhill House
Selkirk, Borders, Scotland; the estate was granted to the Douglas family in 1322 and reverted to the Crown in 1450 as a favourite hunting ground;… Read More »Bowhill House
Carew Castle, Wales
South Wales; originally a Norman castle, Carew is one of the most magnificent castles of south Wales in the flat land around the tidal Carew… Read More »Carew Castle, Wales
Dunstaffnage Castle (Scotland)
Oban, Argyll, built before 1275 with a high curtain-wall on the rock ; ruined by fire in 1810 , when only some of the courtyard… Read More »Dunstaffnage Castle (Scotland)
Beeston Castle (Cheshire)
Cheshire, was built, inspired by the great castles of the Holy Land, in 13th century by Earl Ranulf of Chester on a craggy cliff in… Read More »Beeston Castle (Cheshire)
Abbotsford House (Scotland)
– Melrose, Scotland (Borders). Home of Sir Walter Scott, full of memorabilia relating to the famous writer Abbotsford is just 2 miles from Melrose in… Read More »Abbotsford House (Scotland)
Montagu Palace (Beaulieu Abbey) & Beaulieu Abbey Church
Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking… Read More »Montagu Palace (Beaulieu Abbey) & Beaulieu Abbey Church
Blickling Hall (Norwich)
Norfolk; a 17th century red brick house with extensive garden; fine Jacobean ceilings, furniture and collections Blickling Hall is the birthplace of Anne Boleyn. Located… Read More »Blickling Hall (Norwich)
The Blenheim Castle (Marlborough, Oxfordshire)
Here John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, won a great allied victory over the forces of Louis XIV, thus saving Europe from French domination.… Read More »The Blenheim Castle (Marlborough, Oxfordshire)
The Baroque Palace of Oradea
The Baroque Palace of Oradea, also known as Palatul Baroc Oradea, Muzeul Ţării Crişurilor (Romanian: “Museum of the Rivers Country”) or The Bishopric Palace of… Read More »The Baroque Palace of Oradea
14 Amazing castles in Spain
The exact total number of castles in Spain is not readily available, but it’s estimated that there are over 2,500 castles and fortifications scattered across… Read More »14 Amazing castles in Spain
Arundel Castle (West Sussex, England) – the history | and as Movie Scene
Erected shortly after the Norman Conquest, by Roger de Montgomery in 1067, Arundel Castle was to protect the gap that had been carved by the… Read More »Arundel Castle (West Sussex, England) – the history | and as Movie Scene
Bodiam Castle (in Sussex)
Sussex, a former military stronghold, uninhabited since the Civil War; location for many movies. Bodiam Castle is situated beside the River Rother in East Sussex.… Read More »Bodiam Castle (in Sussex)
Dirleton Castle (UK)
Lothian, Scotland, ruins of a romantic castle; destroyed in 1650; fine gardens Dirleton Castle is one of the few proper Medieval Castles still remaining today… Read More »Dirleton Castle (UK)
Castles and palaces: Napoleon’s residences as Emperor of France
As Emperor of France, Napoleon had several residences, including: Tuileries Palace in Paris: The Tuileries Palace was Napoleon’s primary residence in Paris. It was located… Read More »Castles and palaces: Napoleon’s residences as Emperor of France
Blair Castle / Blair Atholl (Scotland) – the only one of his kind
Perthshire, Scotland, the ancient home of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl since 1269; famous for the only remaining private army in Europe – the… Read More »Blair Castle / Blair Atholl (Scotland) – the only one of his kind
Edinburgh Castle (large photo gallery)
Lothian, Scotland, high up on the volcanic rock; Crown Room with the Scottish Royal crown and other regalia [large photo gallery with selected small and… Read More »Edinburgh Castle (large photo gallery)