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A general view of Cockermouth Castle from the footpath along the River Derwent. The large structure has missing windows and appears to be like a ruin on the right hand-side, while it looks more like a complete structure on the left. The castle overlooks the river and is in a slightly raised position from the riverbank.

Rare chance to visit town's private castle

The Grade I listed castle is a private home and not generally open to the public.

The Queen Mother wearing a bonnet and coat standing outside Castle of Mey

Councillors oppose battery scheme near royal castle

The development has been proposed for a site two miles from Castle of Mey in Caithness.

Highlands & Islands

A general view of Cockermouth Castle from the footpath along the River Derwent. The large structure has missing windows and appears to be like a ruin on the right hand-side, while it looks more like a complete structure on the left. The castle overlooks the river and is in a slightly raised position from the riverbank.

Hidden castle reveals swords, spooks and screen stars

Cockermouth Castle's hidden history includes a Hollywood celebrity and rumours of a curious ghost.

Turreted castle entrance surrounded by trees and shrubs

Castle trust 'to pay staff when fortunes improve'

New investors are sought by Whittington Castle as it struggles to pay staff

One of the walls of Wallingford Castle. It's a ruin, covered in vegetation and vines along the top and side. A castle tower remains above the wall.

Castle walls 'unstable' after bad weather

Wallingford Town Council advises visitors to "exercise caution when near the site".

Lincoln Castle's east gate entrance.

Scaffolding removed at castle entrance

The walls have been surveyed and loose stones removed.

The Ripley Castle estate close up, the open grass area with stone statue is visible in front of the property.

Price tag for 700-year-old castle revealed

Ripley Castle, in North Yorkshire, is for sale either whole or as nine separate lots.

North Yorkshire

An aerial view of Norwich Castle. It's a sunny day and the building is well lit in daylight on one side.

Documentary to showcase castle's eight-year revamp

The painstaking restoration of one of the country's landmark castles will be shown on national TV.

A view of the land on Coolgardie Farm. The site is currently an empty field, with housing in the distance.

Castle could have stood on land set for new homes

Bradford Council wants to see if land earmarked for housing might have previously housed a castle.