Luke Franklin

Once in the centre of a theme park, Loudoun Castle is an impressive ruinous mansion and castle, long held by the Campbells of Loudoun.

Castle Roche is a striking monument that was the seat of the de Verdun family (also spelt de Verdon), who also built the castle.

Antrim Castle was once a gorgeous, three-storey Georgian-Gothic castellated mansion until it was destroyed by fire and demolished. Little now remains.

Perched atop the rugged Causeway coastline is the gorgeous ancient royal site known as Dunseverick Castle.

Kinbane Castle is State Care Historic Monument that stands on beautiful white limestone shores in Ireland.

Built to resemble a French Château, Killyleagh Castle is a stunning castle that dominates the village of Killyleagh.

Stormont Castle is a Scottish Baronial style manor house that is home to the Northern Ireland Executive as well as the Executive Office.

Shane’s Castle was once a beautiful, marvel with a limited and tragic history. Now, the Demesne is one of the most beautiful and well maintained in Ireland.

Gosford Castle is a stunning 19th-century country house that gained significant popularity after part of it was used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.

Killua Castle is a stunning, historic Irish castle that was once a romantic, ivy-covered, roofless ruin. Now, it has been completely renovated.