Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled in the Bavarian Alps, is perhaps the most famous of all abandoned castles. Commissioned by King Ludwig II, its fairy-tale turrets and breathtaking views have ...

Today, however, the deceptively archaic castle has become popular with urban explorers looking to wander around eerie abandoned buildings. Its graffiti-laden walls are a testament to its years of ...

After the war it was abandoned and left to become a ruin. Blair Castle in Perthshire was built by the famous Comyn family in 1269. At first it was just a tower but it was extended and grew over ...