Monday, August 31, 2020

Famous Castles: Alnwick Castle, Scotland


Alnwick Castle is on the east coast of Scotland and was first built following the Norman conquest.  The castle guards a road crossing the Aln River.
 





Some stunning aerial views of the castle:



The castle in a painting by J. M. W. Turner:
 


The layout of the castle and how it has been changed over the centuries:



The official visitor's map of the castle as it is today:



We explore the castle starting at the...



If you turn around at the Greenwell Gate and walk the other way, you will come to the magnificent 
Alnwick Garden and can stroll all through it:



Or alternately you can start your garden stroll at the...



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