There’s nothing spooky about these beautiful, most-photographed British castles this Halloween

Contrary to popular belief, the most photographed castles in the UK are far from spooky. A recent survey by photo curation platform Popsa has revealed the top 10 most-photographed castles across the nation. The prestigious Tower of London, constructed by William the Conqueror in 1066, topped the list with a perfect score of 100. Despite its grim past as a state prison, the castle remains a significant landmark.

Following the Tower of London, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland claimed the second spot with a score of 55. Windsor Castle, another royal residence, secured third place with a score of 38. Warwick Castle, celebrated for its medieval military engineering, rounded out the top four with a score of 24.

The remaining castles, while less well-known, are equally beautiful. Stirling Castle, which endured numerous sieges during the Scottish Wars of Independence, garnered an 18, while Cardiff Castle earned a 16. Tintagel Castle, famed for its stone causeway, scored 13.

Near the bottom of the list, St Michael's Mount in England and Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland scored 11 and 10, respectively. St Michael's Mount is known for its accessible stone causeway, viewable only at low tide, while Eilean Donan Castle impresses against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Last but not least, Urquhart Castle, situated on the shores of Loch Ness, completed the top ten with a score of 10.