United Kingdom Castles & palaces pictures

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Scotland’s capital is filled with attractive landmarks, parks and gardens, and hosts cultural festivals that draw millions of visitors each year.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Get a glimpse into the lives of Scotland\'s historical monarchs at this immaculately preserved hilltop fort and royal residence.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Explore 14th-century towers, meet the ghost of a dungeon and spot birds of prey at this thousand-year-old castle.

Surrounding the northern tip of the United Kingdom are nearly 800 individual islands, some inhabited, some not, but all beautiful. 

With views across the city and centuries of history, this classical sandstone building is one of the most popular free attractions in Belfast.

Journey though history and learn about the lives of the British Royal Family at this official London residence, set in the magnificent Kensington Gardens.

Explore 14th-century towers, meet the ghost of a dungeon and spot birds of prey at this thousand-year-old castle.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Visit this Jacobean-style mansion to learn about the history of Aston, a suburb of Birmingham, and enjoy craft and poetry events.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

This free attraction houses a collection of 8,000 pieces of art and artifacts in no less than 20 themed galleries.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.