Fairytale castle Neuschwanstein | DW Documentary

Built by a conqueror, expanded, rebuilt, burnt down, restored and still going as a living, working royal palace, this is the incredible story of Windsor Castle. I was delighted recently to be invited to have a sneak peak, on a day it was shut to the public 👀 I have written up a full piece on what I saw on my visit on my website. There is a link in my bio if you would like to find out more! #london #londonhistory #livinglondonhistory #londontravel #royalhistory

Eilean Donan Castle overlooks the Isle of Skye, at the point where three great sea-lochs meet. Bishop Donan chose the tranquil spot back in 634AD to settle on and create a monastic cell. The first castle was later established in the 13th century by King Alexander II in an effort to help protect the area from Viking incursions. War came to Eilean Donan during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1719. Britain had gone to war with Spain in 1718, and Spain saw a chance to destabilise Britain by inciting anoth