Belfast Castle Photo Gallery

I took this shot of the castle from the corner. It gives some idea of the size of the place. You can see why it's such an attractive location, both for the Belfast upper class in its day and for present day wedding celebrations.

The gardens at Belfast Castle have 9 cat-related pieces of artwork blended in: some are mosaics, like the one above. Others are statues, sleeping near the fountain or preening themselves in the foliage.

On the day we visited, we counted about five cats. If you find all nine, post me a comment and let me know where they are!

I decided to make this shot black and white - it's of the crest above the main entrance to Belfast Castle.

Looking down from the car park at the castle, you get a very good view of the gardens below, and the view of Belfast Lough further away in the distance. It's easy to see why such a prominent family would have chosen to live so high up and get majestic views on the emerging city.

Of course, others might claim that it was to look down upon the rest of the populace....

Another crest on display at the entrance to the castle, this one is definitely linked to the Chichester/Donegall family who were responsible for the construction of Belfast Castle. Another crest on display at the entrance to the castle, this one is definitely linked to the Chichester/Donegall family who were responsible for the construction of Belfast Castle.

This is one of two crests that can be seen in the wall just outside Belfast Castle's entrance. Most likely linked to the Chichester/Donegall family. I emailed the castle for clarification but haven't heard back from them as yet. This is one of two crests that can be seen in the wall just outside Belfast Castle's entrance. Most likely linked to the Chichester/Donegall family.

This picture shows the entrance to Belfast Castle from the left hand side. The castle was built in the Scottish Baronial style to a design by the architects firm, Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon.

This picture shows the entrance to Belfast Castle from the left hand side. The castle was built in the Scottish Baronial style to a design by the architects firm, Lanyon, Lynn and Lanyon.

Looking across at the castle from the car park, you can see the sandstone construction and the attractive turrets.