Plans for new distillery in Highland castle
13th July, 2016 by Amy Hopkins

Proposals have been submitted to build a new micro-distillery and whisky warehousing complex on the site of a historic castle in the Scottish Highlands.

Dunrobin Castle has requested permission to build a new micro-distillery on its premises

Dunrobin Castle in Sutherland has requested permission from Highland Council to turn its powerhouse into a distillery complete with visitor facilitie… (View original article)

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The Anglo-Norman castle was originally built in the 12th Century by John De Courcy

The owners of Quintin Castle near Portaferry have applied for planning permission to convert it to a boutique hotel.

The Anglo-Norman castle was originally built in the 12th Century by John De Courcy.

At one stage it was virtually a ruin but was restored in the 19th century and further renovated in recent years.

The … (View original article)

Glenarm welcomes the Dalriada Festival this weekend, Northern Ireland’s biggest community festival.

It takes place this Saturday and Sunday (July 16 and 17) in the grounds of Glenarm Castle, Co Antrim .

The festival sees the stars of children’s TV show Paw Patrol make their first ever appearance in Ireland, as well as hosting the Co Antrim Pipe Band Championships.

Saturday closes with an evening concert, which will feature local bands before the headline act Andre… (View original article)

The summer edition of EUROPAfest festival, an event organized under the High Patronage of the Royal House, will bring six concerts and the Summer Music Academy to Sinaia mountain resort this July.

Already a tradition, the festival’s opening concert will take place at the famous Peles Castle in Sinaia, in the concert hall of the royal residence. Highly appreciated international artists such as Remus Azoitei, Josephine Knight, Paul Edmund-Davies, and Charles Sewart will perform at the… (View original article)

Bavarian summers are shockingly brief. When the five days of warm weather actually arrive, it’s best not to overthink travel plans and just head outside. Spend too much time vacillating between destinations and you might just miss the season altogether.

Stamsried is the perfect place to enjoy the precious few days of good weather — and it doesn’t take much more thought or planning than putting on a nice pair of walking shoes and hitting the road.

At a glance,… (View original article)