Fota House's history is closely linked to the Smith-Barry family (Earls of Barrymore since 1627), who were granted lands at Fota already in 1185. Owned today by ... read more
Braemar Castle was built in 1628 for the Earls of Mar, but it was purchased in 1732 by John Farquharson, 9th Laird of Invercauld. Today, leased to the local community, ... read more
Duff House, build early 18th century by William Adams for William Duff, Lord Braco (later 1st Earl Fife), is today displaying the collections of the National Galleries of ... read more
Mount Stuart House is the ancestral home of the Marquesses of Bute was build in the 1870s, replacing an earlier house which burnt down shortly before. With its stunning ... read more
Drumlanrig Castle is the Dumfriesshire home of the Dukes of Buccleuch and Quennsberry, and was constructed between 1679 and 1689. With its extraordinary art collections ... read more
Bowhill House one of the homes of the Dukes of Buccleuch and houses part of one of the world's greatest private art collections, such as the family jewels and ... read more
Boughton House is one of the seats of the Duke of Buccleuch, and famous for its beauty, its art collections and grounds. It is often referred to as The English ... read more
Gosford House is the seat of the Earls of Wemyss and March and set in 2,000 ha (5,000 acres) of combined coast and parkland. The House and grounds are open to the ... read more
Dunvegan Castle, dating back to the 13th century, is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod up ... read more
Paxton House, a beautiful Adam mansion, has been placed since 1988 in a Historic Buildings Preservation Trust and opened up to the public, by John David Home ... read more
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
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
Cardiff Castle's site dates back to Roman times, and is now a medieval castle and a fairy-tale Victorian Gothic revival mansion, build by the Marquesses of Bute ... 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
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
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
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
Avington Park, dates the 10th century and is presently in trust of the family of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Hickson, who acquired the estate in 1951. Part of the House and park ... read more