Most beautiful castles to visit in Europe Discover the Most Fascinating Castles in Europe, the Most Visited Castles in Europe but also the Most Breathtaking Castles in Europe. Visiting these castles is like diving into our history. Discover the history of kings, of alliances and vendettas, the...
View Scotland’s Orkney Islands and Stunning North Coast Itinerary On our adventure to theHighlands and Islands of Scotland, we visit Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most recognizable sights in Scotland. Set on a tidal inlet where three lochs meet, it is connected by a footbridge to the main...
The article features several castles built during the reign of King Edward I in North Wales. A brief historical overview of these stone palaces, including the Conwy, Harlech, Carnarfon, and Beaumaris castles, is given. Furthermore...
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The area around Glencoe is rich in history and beauty. Looking out from the Inn at Ardgour, or one of the nearby castles near Glencoe, … Read More Updated on September 9, 2021Scottish Castles Drum Castle One of the best castles near Aberdeen to visit is Drum castle, with it’s fantas...
A post shared by Visit Wales (@visitwales) Castell y Bere Built by Llywelyn the Great in the 1220s,Castell y Berewas a remote outpost on Llywelyn’s southern frontier. It guarded his cattle range, protected the homeland of Gwynedd, and dominated the neighbouring lordship of Meirionydd. The...
With over 600 castles, unique cultural traditions and dramatic coastline, it’s shocking that only a small percentage of visitors to the United Kingdom set foot in Wales. Here’s what to know for planning your trip to Wales. Planning Your Trip Best Time to Visit: Wales is at its best fr...
I will be returning to the Midlands, Wales and the rest of England in due course but we might take a break from wall to wall castling in between times. If you’re looking for a good book on the architecture and history of castles then Castle: A History of the Buildings that Shaped Me...
The English King Edward I conquered Wales in the late 13th century. In order to consolidate his power, and cow the rebellious Welsh into submission, he built a series of castles in the north of the Wales – known as the ‘Ring of Iron’. Most were built by his master… Read More High...
The castle was never intended to be a serious military fortification, but its style was intended to echo the much larger castles being built by Edward I in North Wales. Originally designed as a prestigious home, the castle has changed very little since the 13th century, and is a rare ...