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 commisioned architect Robert Smirke to… Read More »Eastnor Castle (UK)
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; in 1550 the Scott family… Read More »Bowhill House
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 river. The Castle was greatly… Read More »Carew Castle, Wales
Situated in Kelso, Borders, Scotland, the home of Duke of Roxburghe see details on G+: https://plus.google.com/111344947574217661132/photos?hl=ro Despite its name it is a country house, rather than a fortress. It was… Read More »Floors Castle in Scotland
Banff, Grampian, is one of the most imposing houses in Scotland; was built in 1735-39 for William Duff by William Adam with an unusual dispute about the bill; the owners… Read More »Duff House in Grampian