Peel Castle is one of the most eye-catching Viking castles to be found in the Irish Sea and offers a very atmospheric experience. Climate Changes Shifted The Tide Of The Conflict Just as the ...

The castle was originally built in the 13th century by Alexander II of Scotland to guard the area against possible Viking invasions. The castle stood in grandeur for hundreds of years until the ...

Dumbarton Castle was built on top of volcanic rock beside the sea. In the 1200s it protected Scotland from Vikings. During World War 2 it became a lookout tower and was fitted with anti-aircraft guns.

The Vikings have done their homework, however, and they like what they see to the point where they've scheduled a top-30 visit with Castles, according to The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler.

Right in the heart of the city, the site of the Dublin Castle has played a part in Ireland's history since the land was used by Vikings to build a fortress in the 900s. Parts of the castle were ...