Thirlestane Castle, dating back to the 16th century, is Family Home to the Duke of Lauderdale. Open to the public, it is one of the finest castles in Scotland and still ... read more
Traquair House has a long history dating back to the 12th century and has been for generations the seat of the Earls of Traquair. The grandfather of the current laird of ... read more
Culzean Castle, dating from the late 18th century, was built by Robert Adam for David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis. The castle and park, 260 ha (650 acres), now in the ... read more
Hopetoun House is today owned by the Hopetoun House Preservation Trust, whereby the South wing is occupied as family home by the 4th Marquess of Linlithgow. The grounds ... read more
Bodrhyddan Hall, a 17th century house with Victorian extensions, has been the home of Lord Langford and his family for over 500 years. The House, containing an ... read more
Fonmon Castle dates back to c1200 and it has only changed hands once. In 1656 it was bought by Colonel Philip Jones, a direct ancestor of Sir Brooke Boothby, the present ... read more
Gregynog Hall's site dates back to the 12th century, whereas the original mansion was rebuilt in the 1840s. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and 300 ha (750 ... read more
Gwydir Castle is one of the finest Tudor houses in Wales and was formerly the ancestral home of the powerful Wynn family. Owned, since 1994, by Peter Welford and his ... read more
Picton Castle was built at the end of the 13th century and came later (15th century) into the hands of the Philipps family, who still inhabit it today. Run by the ... read more
Plas Cadnant is a 50 ha (200 acres) historic 900 year country estate with a Geogean House dating from 1803 and gardens from the same period. After restorations ... read more
Plas Newydd dating back to 1470, is the former country seat of the Marquesses of Anglesey. Since 1976 it is owned by the National Trust and houses also a military museum, ... read more
Plas Brondanw dates back to c1550. Sir Clough Williams-Ellis was given run-down Plas Brondanw by his father in 1902. He created over the years a unique and ... read more
Stradey Castle, surrounded by a 730 ha (1800 acres) estate, including woodland gardens and parkland, has been home to the Mansel Lewis family since it was built in the ... read more
Acton Court dates back to the 14th century. Heavily neglected, practically only the East Wing survived and has been restored recently. The House is open in July-August by ... read more
Adlington Hall and the previous buildings on the same site, has been the home of the Legh family since the early 14th century. The House and Gardens are open to the ... read more
Allerton Park, surrounded by 200 acres of beautiful grounds, is magnificent gothic revival stately home. It is also a venue for film & photo shooting, field sports, ... read more
Alnwick Castle, dating back to 1096, is the home of the Dukes of Northumberland (the Percy family). Surrounded by its 2 parks and the separate Alnwick Garden, the castle ... read more
Arley Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Ashbrook and belongs to the family for over 550 years. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is an attraction for cultural and ... read more
Arbury Hall, originally a 12th century Augustinian Priory, now stands in the midst of beautiful 18th century landscaped gardens and surrounded by over 100 acres of lakes ... read more
Althorp is the family home of the Spencer family for over 500 years. Presently owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess of Wales. The ... read more