Thank you, Richie Billing, for such a wealth of fantasy writing resources, including this fantastic, detailed article, “Medieval Castles: A Complete Guide.” Just what I was looking for as I write my contemporary fantasy set in a well-preserved fortification in the Scottish Highlands, shaped like a dragon’s footprint… from a dragon’s-eye view…
Click images for two wonderful blogs.
Updated January 2026.

Check out the companion blog, “Everything You Need to Know About the Life of a Medieval Lord.”




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