Our coast has also been our first line of defence. This means around the UK coastline, we have the remains of castles and forts offering a glimpse into the country’s medieval and military past.
Location is everything, and visiting a castle will also get you out in some of the most spectacular and breathtaking locations.
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Dunnottar Castle is that unforgettable experience of Scotland and brings to life the movie ‘Brave’. This is the dramatic and Read more…
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Pendennis Castle was built by King Henry VIII to defend against possible attack by Spain and France and was in Read more…
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Castle Fraser was built in 1575 and is one of the grandest of the Scottish baronial tower houses. The present Read more…
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Castle of the Heights (Cashtal yn Ard) is a well-preserved chambered tomb situated on a hill overlooking the parish of Read more…
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Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh located on a low hill 5 km (3 miles) south-east of Read more…
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Today’s Carew Castle replaced an earlier stone keep and is constructed from the local Carboniferous limestone with some Tudor features Read more…
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Caherconnell is a medieval, exceptionally well-preserved stone ringfort, features a circular drystone enclosure wall with a diameter of 42 metres. Read more…
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Eilean Donan Castle is a 13th Century castle located at the meeting point of three sea lochs on the west Read more…
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Appleby Castle overlooks the River Eden and consists of a 12th century castle keep which is known as Caesar’s Tower, Read more…
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Walking the Great Glen Way is an incredible journey through some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes. This long-distance footpath stretches Read more…
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The Agricola Tower is the original 12th-century stone tower gateway to Chester Castle houses on the first floor a chapel Read more…
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Burgh Island is a small tidal island off the coast of South Devon in England, near the small seaside village Read more…
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