One of my favourite locations in Ireland’s wild northwest: Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal, a grand 19th-century home in stately natural surroundings. Glenveagh was created 150 years ago by Captain John Adair, an Irishman who made his fortune on land speculation in America. Back in Ireland he was determined to create a home that outshone Queen Victoria’s Balmoral.
You can explore inside Glenveagh Castle – which has been kept with all its original furnishings, showing the comfortable lifestyle of the series of wealthy owners. The castle hosted many celebrity guests over the years, including Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne.
