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Alnwick Castle, Northumberland - The second largest inhabited castle in England, after Windsor Castle, and home of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309. Restored in 1750 by Robert Adam. Some information on the history of the building.
 
Ardvreck Castle, Scotland - This ruined castle was the home of the MacLeod of Assynt and prison to James Graham, Marquis of Montrose. A popular history illustrated with expandable thumbnail photographs and a portrait of the marquis.
 
Arundel Castle, West Sussex - The castle on a hill overlooking the river Arun was built at the end of the 11th century. It has been the residence of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 700 years.
 
Bamburgh Castle - The castle sits on a basalt outcrop overlooking the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne. It is home of the Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum.
 
Blair Castle, Scotland - The official site does justice to the picturesque part-medieval, part-Victorian home of the Dukes of Atholl. A readable history is illustrated with beautiful photographs and 19th-century paintings. Visitor information.
 
British Castles, Stately Homes and Houses - An interactive map leads to short descriptions by Risto Hurmalainen of historic buildings he has visited, a gallery of expandable thumbnail photographs and links to official sites. Hosted by Castles of the World.
 
Caernarfon Castle, North Wales - Photograph and quotation from D.M. Robinson and Roger S. Thomas, "Wales, Castles and Historic Places", supplied by Data Wales.
 
Caerphilly Castle - Photograph and brief history from Data Wales.
 
Caldicot Castle, South Wales - Photograph, very brief history and information on medieval banquets and weddings there from Data Wales.
 
Caledonian Castles - David Caw presents photographs of over 100 Scottish castles and tower houses, most with a brief history. Edinburgh Castle has a tour via sensitive plan. Banner advertising. Amazon affiliate links.
 
Campbell Castles - The Clan Campbell Society (North America) provides photographs, histories, descriptions and visitor information on the Scottish castles associated with the clan.
 
Castellarium Philippis - A comprehensive listing (location only) by Philip Davis of the medieval castles and fortified houses of England and Wales. Many castle floorplans, bibliography and links.
 
Castle Levan - A 14th-century Scottish castle on the Clyde. Site includes historical information, plans, photographs, links to other castle sites.
 
Castle Studies Group - Aims to promote the study of castles in all their forms and by all possible means. Committee, news, conference. Hosted by Castles of Wales.
 
Castle Urquhart, Scotland - The Loch Ness Local Guide offers a photograph and popular history of this ruined castle.
 
Castles and Ancient Monuments of Great Britain - Personal notes on and pictures of castles visited by Grobius Shortling. Glossary and outline history of fortification in Britain.
 
Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales - Database of 400+ survivals. Interactive maps lead to photographs, brief descriptions and visitor information by Charles Taylor. Also a brief, illustrated history of the subject.
 
Castles and Towers in Scotland - Online database of historic castles by regions of Scotland from Highland Traveller. Photograph, outline history and visitor information for each.
 
Castles in England and Wales A-Z - A gazetteer from Britain Express: highlights, opening times, location maps and thumbnail photographs.
 
Castles of Antrim - The Northern Ireland Tourist Board supplies brief histories and photographs of the Norman castles of Carrickfergus and Dunluce.
 
 
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