Just off the Irvine high street, hidden away, is Seagate Castle. The castle famously held Mary Queen of Scots overnight in August 1563, which led to the annual celebration of Marymess in the town.
April 19, 2023
Dyrehaven, Denmark
The castle used by the Danish Royal Family as a hunting retreat.
Sanquhar, Scotland
A 13th-century stronghold that has fallen into ruin.
Canet de Mar, Spain
Built on the foundations of an ancient Roman villa, the unique architecture of this castle on the Catalan coast was used as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'
Este, Italy
The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.
Bač, Serbia
A well preserved medieval fortress in Vojvodina.
Hillerød, Denmark
This striking royal residence is the largest Renaissance-style castle in Scandinavia.
Gormaz, Spain
This Arab fortress was once the largest citadel in Western Europe.
Areguá, Paraguay
An unlikely neo-Gothic castle in the Paraguayan countryside.
