Stormont Castle, Government mansion in east Belfast, Northern Ireland
Stormont Castle contains multiple meeting rooms and offices within its Scottish baronial architecture, featuring decorative bartizans and stone facades.
The Northern Ireland Government acquired the mansion and surrounding 235 acres in 1921 for £15,000, establishing it as their administrative center.
The building stands as the central location for Northern Ireland's political decisions, hosting the Executive Office and governmental departments.
Visitors can access the castle grounds throughout the year and explore the interior during the annual European Heritage Open Day weekend.
Security personnel from MI5 operated from this location during regional conflicts, making it a central point for intelligence operations.
Location: Ballymiscaw
Inception: 19 century
Address: Stormont Castle, Stormont Estate, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast
GPS coordinates: 54.60200,-5.83016
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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