Since time immemorial, people have felt a need to surround themselves with safe, sturdy enclosures to keep out those who would cause them grief. In the medieval age, rival families and differing claimants to the throne often did bloody combat, which made the need for strong enclosures a matter of live or death. Consequently, hundreds of castles sprang up, some were made of primitive earthy materials while others were made of stone and brick.

A visitor to Celtic Britain - Wales, Ireland and Scotland - will notice many of these picturesque, historical gems in their travels. If fascinating history is on your agenda, the suggestions below are some of the best destinations ...
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