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Palaces Castles in United Kingdom

Palaces open outward and castles close inward, and the aerial view is where that difference becomes obvious: formal gardens and long axial courts on one side, concentric walls and a keep on the hardest rock on the other.

Each palace and castle here comes with its aerial view, photographs, video and a full written guide — who built it, how the plan changed, what survives inside, and what visiting involves.

10 Palaces Castles in United Kingdom, each with aerial views, photos, videos and an in-depth guide.

Aerial view of Alnwick Castle, United Kingdom

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle blends Norman frontier history, Percy family grandeur, Italianate interiors and Harry Potter magic in Northumberland.

Inveraray Castle

Aerial view of Inveraray Castle, United Kingdom

Inveraray Castle blends Clan Campbell power, Gothic Revival drama and Loch Fyne scenery in one of Scotland's most atmospheric Highland estates.

Inverness Castle

Visit Inverness Castle, the iconic red sandstone fortress above the River Ness in the Scottish Highlands, now home to the new Inverness Castle Experi…

Bamburgh Castle

Aerial view of Bamburgh Castle, United Kingdom

Explore the history of Bamburgh Castle. Learn about its architecture and the restoration efforts that shaped this iconic Northumberland fortress

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