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I know there are loads more ruins to explore in this area but just where to find them I dont know, as google is not my friend when I am on the go
Tolquhon Castle is a remarkable piece of architecture that even in ruins still holds a prominent place in the surrounding landscape of rural Scotland. William Forbes, the 7th laird of Tolquhon, built this magnificent castle in 1589 incorporating a tower that had been built in the early 15th century. A new rectangular mansion, courtyard and other structures were added making it a dwelling that he could be proud of. Boasting fine furnishings, tapestries and a Great Hall for entertaining, Tolquhon was considered one of the most remarkable mansions of its time. As noted in the photos, one exterior wall housed a row of bee hives.
This is a small-ish castle near East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland. On my trip to Edinburgh I stopped by to take some images. Sadly grey skies on that day.
Pictures taken on a trip to Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle which was built during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century to control a key route between London and the Midlands.
Robert of Mortain, William the Conqueror's half brother, was probably responsible for the construction and became the subsequent owner of the fortification. A motte and bailey design, the castle was surrounded by extensive protective earthworks and a deer park for hunting.
Subsequent kings granted the castle to their chancellors and it was substantially extended in the mid-12th century, probably by Thomas Becket.
The castle was besieged in 1216 during the civil war between King John and rebel barons, backed by France.
It was successfully taken after Prince Louis, the future Louis VIII, attacked it with siege engines for twenty days, leading the garrison to surrender. Reclaimed by royal forces the subsequent year, it was passed to Richard the Earl of Cornwall, beginning a long associate with the earldom and the later duchy. Richard redeveloped the castle as a palatial residence and the centre of his administration of the Earldom of Cornwall.
Edward III further developed the castle in the 14th century and gave it to his son, Edward, the Black Prince, who extended the hunting grounds. It was used to hold royal prisoners, including John II of France and rival claimants to the English throne.
In the late-15th century, Berkhamsted Castle became increasingly unfashionable and was left to fall into decline. By the middle of the 16th century it was described as being in ruins and was unsuitable for royal use. Stone was taken from the castle to build neighbouring houses and parts of the town. The castle narrowly escaped destruction during the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway in the 1830s, becoming the first building in Britain to receive statutory protection from Parliament. In 1930 it passed from the Duchy of Cornwall to the control of the state and in the 21st century is run as a tourist attraction by English Heritage.
January 3rd 3/365
We'd heard about this place from friends of Ruby's so took a drive out today to investigate. It's a castle built in the Glen above Dollar by the Campbell family of Argyle although it was probably built by the Stewart family in the 1400's. It's well wroth a visit as the views are spectacular. More info here: www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dollar/castlecampbell/
~~See what I was doing this time last year - Jan 3rd 2008
The Castle in Malbork was built in Prussia by the Teutonic Order as an Ordensburg. The Order named it Marienburg, literally "Mary's Castle". The town which grew around it was also named Marienburg, but since 1945 it is again, after 173 years, part of Poland and known as Malbork.
The castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress, and is the world’s largest brick gothic castle. UNESCO listed the castle and its museum as World Heritage Sites in December 1997 as Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork. It is one of two World Heritage Sites in the region with origins in the Teutonic Order. The other is the Medieval Town of Toruń, founded in 1231 as the site of the castle Thorn (Toruń).
From left to right: Lady Anne's Steps leading to the passageway that replaced the original Norman drawbridge; the original Norman tower with Norman Fighting Room adjacent to the former drawbridge; the Watch Tower that overlooks the Main Gate (out of sight to the right).
This is taken from street level where you can see in to the land of the ruined St. Andrews Castle. I liked the sky and the background of the beack and rockery.
a medieval castle in gent, if you close your eyes you can almost hear a harp playing in the tower.. and some poor sole being shredded to pieces in the torture chamber
Čičva Castla Ruins stand on a hill in Ondavská Highlands above the village Sedliská. The castle was built in the 14th century and became a guard fortress at the "Polish Gate".
It was the centre of the vast estate, which included more than 60 villages. In 1527, during the reign of Drughet family it was a meeting place and headquarters of the archive of Zemplínska stool. In the same year John Zápoľský conquered the castle and set it in fire. During the fire also the archive of Zemplin Stool had burned. However, the castle was renovated and repaired again.
In 1684 it was captured by the Thokoly troops. In 1704 it was seized by troops of Francis II Rákóczi. The damaged parts were repaired and secured the castle. It was until 1711 in the hands of the Rákóczi insurgents. Then Count Francis Barkóci gave it to imperial troops, who put him to demolish.
Crookston Castle, on the south side of Glasgow, is an early 15th century construction. It is surrounded by a defensive ring ditch that dates base to the 12th century when Sir Robert Croc built an earlier castle and chapel, now lost. He gave his name to the village of Crookston.
The estate containing Croc's castle was bought by the Darnley Stewarts in the 14th Century and they built the later castle here. A later Lord Darnley became the husband of Mary Queen of Scots and, according to Gordon Mason in The Castles of Glasgow and the Clyde, it was under a yew tree at Crookston Castle where they were betrothed.
The castle came under seige in the 16th century and last later abandoned.
The main body of the castle measures about 18m by 12m (60 feet by 40 feet) and it had a large tower at each corner. The northeast tower is still largely intact, the southeast tower stands to about 1 storey, and there is very little sign of the two western towers. The towers had one room on each floor, and there is still access all the way to the roof of the northeast tower giving an impressive view of the southside of Glasgow.
Richmond Castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, stands in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the town of Richmond.
Drum Castle en Escocia, panorámica obtenida de dos fotografías.
Canon EOS 50D + 24/70 F2.8 L II
12-6-2015
Drum Castle Scotland
Built between 1283 and 1287 by King Edward I of England as part of the "Ring of Iron" - a series of castles built to aid in conquering the Welsh and keeping them under control.
On 1st April 1401, the castle was taken by forces loyal to Owain Glyndwr. Rhys and Gwilym ap Tudur, cousins of Glyndwr, managed to gain entry to the castle by having someone disguised as a carpenter get past the guards at the gate. He then managed to kill the guards and allow entry for the rest of the Tudur's forces. The castle was lightly guarded at the time as the English garrison were celebrating Good Friday at the nearby St Mary's Church.
The brothers held the castle for around three months before negotiating a surrender and their pardons, albeit at the expense of some of their comrades, who were taken to London and executed.