Bannerman Castle could easily be mistaken for a scene out of Gaelic lore. On Pollepel Island in New York state’s Hudson Valley (about 100 kilometers north of New York City) are the ruins of Bannerman Castle. Considering himself an amateur architect, businessman Francis Bannerman instructed the castle — the design inspired by the historic castles of Scotland — to be built without any right angles to make it appear larger than it actually is. The Bannerman Castle Trust offers guided walking and boat tours of Bannerman Island between May and October.
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