Two Scottish castles have been ranked as 'the most beautiful' in Europe by a notable travel outlet
The opulent Culzean Castle in Ayrshire and Eilean Donan Castle in the HIghlands featured among a must-see list of medieval buildings published by Brazilian travel guide Vegas Pelo Mundo.
Perched on top of the Maybole cliffs, Culzean Castle's stunning surroundings are made up of flamboyant formal gardens and a glorious swan pond that's framed with beautiful trees. Top Life Hack Stories Today A man known to flaunt his wealth, he ensured that his estate would boast extreme opulence. Among its surplus of gilded decor, its stand out feature is the garish oval staircase, which serves as the centrepiece for the entire building.
In stark contrast, Eilean Donan castle sits upon the one hectare island with the same name. The fortress was built during the reign of King Alexander II to protect from Viking invaders.
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