Dumbarton Castle was built on top of volcanic rock beside the sea. In the 1200s it protected Scotland from Vikings. During World War 2 it became a lookout tower and was fitted with anti-aircraft guns.

It underwent improvements in the late 1200s under the guidance of a well-known architect from the time period named Pierre Mainier. Designed as an opulent escape, the castle's spacious rooms were ...

Liverpool Castle is in fact a replica of a castle which stood in the city of its namesake from the early 1200s until the early 1700s. At the original site in Liverpool you’ll now find Derby ...

NO DATE has been given for when an historic castle could once again welcome visitors. Hailes Castle, near East Linton, has been shut to visitors for more than three years. The castle, which is one of ...