An old castle hidden away in the forest in the west of Scotland was once a glamorous and prestigious home where notable names once stayed - but is now unrecognisable inside after being abandoned for 7 ...

The Abandoned Places Twitter account posted an aerial image of McDermott's Castle on Castle Island in Lough Key, County Roscommon alongside the caption "abandoned castle on a small island in Ireland".

Even the one-time homes of the rich and royal can fall into decay. Here's a closer look at what 14 abandoned palaces around the world look like now.

It is said that as many as 30,000 castles have been built on the Emerald Isle, so here are 15 beautiful castles in Ireland to inspire your next trip.