Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline of Edinburgh from atop Castle Rock. It has sheltered many Scottish monarchs throughout history. It is now Scotland's leading tourist attraction and a key part of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site.

2. Edinburgh Castle is a fortress which dominates the skyline
of the city of Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, from its position
atop the volcanic Castle Rock. The castle has sheltered
many Scottish monarchs. They include Queen Margaret
(later St Margaret), who died here in 1093, and Mary
Queen of Scots, who gave birth to James VI in the Royal
Palace in 1566. It is now Scotland's leading tourist
attraction, and a key element of the Edinburgh World
Heritage Site.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is
an annual display of stunning military
sets from around the world.

3. Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the
English county of Berkshire. The castle is notable for its
long association with the British royal family and for its
architecture. The original castle was built in the 11th
century, this occupies a large site of more than thirteen
acres (five hectares), and combines the features of a
fortification, a palace, and a small town. It is a popular
tourist attraction, a venue for hosting state visits, and the
Queen's preferred weekend home.
St George's Chapel is the place
of worship at Windsor Castle.
It is both a royal peculiar and
the chapel of the Order of the
Garter.

4. Dublin Castle Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland, was until 1922
the seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish
government complex. Most of it dates from the 18th
century, though a castle has stood on the site since the
days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland. The castle is
also used for hosting official State visits as well as the
foreign affairs engagements.
Saint Patrick's Hall is the
grandest room of the state
Apartments, and contains one of
the most important decorative
interiors in Ireland..

5. Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian
Gothic revival mansion located in the Castle
Quarter of Cardiff, Wales. It was built in the late 11th
century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century
Roman fort. Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ leading
heritage attractions and a site of international
significance.
There are special events
throughout the year; from
medieval Jousting, midsummer
evenings with Shakespeare, a
Medieval Mêlée at the height of
the summer and an evocative
Victorian Christmas.

6. Eilean Donan Castle is a fortress located on an island the
side of Loch Duich, northwest of Scotland. Place where
three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some
majestic scenery. Accessible only by boat or through a
narrow stone bridge that connects the island to the shore
of the lake, so that once mighty fortress proved a very
difficult acces. The castle is now one of the most visited
and important attractions in the Scottish highlands.

7. Caerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly
in South Wales. Its building is the13th century, and It
occupies around 30 acres (120,000 m2) and is the second
largest castle in Britain. Concentrically planned, the
rings of stone and water defenses, it was a revolutionary
masterpiece of military planning. Famous for its 'leaning
tower'. Impressive great hall, now used for various
functions. Famous for its 'leaning tower'. Impressive
great hall, now used for various functions.

8. Highclere Castle is a country house in the Jacobethan
style, located about 5 miles south Newbury, in county
Berkshire, in England. Its a beautiful building and a
warm, welcoming home to visitors and guests at events
and celebrations held here. Apart from exploring the
Castle, the Egyptian Exhibition and the surrounding
Grounds and Garden, fascinates adults and children.
Highclere Castle is the main
filming location for the
British television Downton
Abbey.

9. Cashel Castle also know as The Rock of Cashel or Cashel
of the Kings, is a historic site located at Cashel, South
Tipperary, in Ireland. With a mythological past, was the
traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several
hundred years. The picturesque complex has a character
of its own and is one of the most remarkable collections
of Celtic art and medieval architecture, that date the 12th
and 13th centuries.