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A Scottish Borders businessman is calling on local companies to invest in their firms, to fight back against the economic uncertainty surrounding the Brexit vote.
Stephen Winyard owns Stobo Castle, a five-star spa resort in Peebles.
A seven figure sum will be invested in the company this year, and he’s urging other business owners to follow suit in the hopes of avoiding a recession.
North Korea and USA are bitter enemies. But even enemies need to speak to each other from time to time. And what better place to do it than in a magnificient Swedish castle from the 17th century?
In June, Kim Jong-Un and Barack Obama sent their representatives for a secret talk held at Steninge Palace in Sigtuna, about one hour from Stockholm.
The meeting was arranged by Sipri, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, and has been kept secret for the media, ac… (View original article)
A DENBIGHSHIRE castle has become the setting of a sea of vibrant metal flowers as part of a public art exhibition celebrating 21 years of hospice care.
The eye-catching Flower Power Appeal 2016, which is reminiscent of the spectacular Tower of London poppies installation in 2014 marking 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War, is the brainchild of fundraisers at St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph.
The eight-bed in-patient hospice, a member of Care Forum Wales, … (View original article)
MEMBERS of St Kingsmark Bowmen’s ‘Team Longbow’ made a distinctive mark in their burgundy club colours at ‘Longbow Day’ at Dunster Archery Week last month.
The team, comprising of Nicola Phillips, John Schurer, Dominic Power, Aubrey Murphy, competed at the annual event held in the grounds of Dunster Castle in Somerset on 15th June.
Longbow Day is a traditional two way Western Round, meaning there are two sets of targets set up facing each other, with four dozen arrows at 60 … (View original article)
A gigantic dragon is set to invade Flint Castle on Sunday.
With smoke pouring through its nostrils the mythical drake is currently on tour round Wales.
It was recently brought to life in a fantastic computer animated sequence when it broke out on the banks of Caerphilly Castle.
Watch how Criccieth Castle is being rebuilt using CGI technology
The film, released by the Welsh Government’s historic environment service Cadw ahead of Wales semi-final against Po… (View original article)
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ALMOST half of a fund established to help pay for the Oldway Mansion restoration and hotel project has already been used before any work has started, it has been revealed.
Torbay planners are being asked to delay yet again any decision on proposed changes to the programme for the scheme for a luxury hotel and spa, with 101 houses in the grounds and new indoor bowling club.
Part of the project funding came from the sale of the site of former Fernham nurs… (View original article)
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Rhinebeck’s Wilderstein historic site — the mansion last inhabited by a cousin and confidante of FDR — will be having its Summer Garden Party on Saturday, July 9.
The party will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, tours of the mansion, live music, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $125. Call 845-876-4818 for tickets and more information.
This annual fundraiser will honoring longtime supporters Frank and Martha Reardon, as well as celebrating t… (View original article)
Rich Chinese have spread their wealth around by snapping up ultra-luxurious mansions all over the globe, from Vancouver to Melbourne, but now it’s a little old place right near home that’s turning heads and catching buyers’ eyes.
This lavish estate in Suzhou was recently put up on real estate website Mansion Global, and marketed as “China’s most expensive home.” The asking price? An even $1 billion yuan.
So, apart from the price tag, what’s so extraordinary about this… (View original article)
When Theresa and Lamar Roemer’s 17,300 square foot mansion goes under the gavel on July 30, only qualified buyers will be allowed to bid. The starting point — $5 million. Clearly, this is not your ordinary on-the-courthouse-steps house auction.
The Roemers put their home, with her much-ballyhooed 3,000 square foot closet, on the market for $12. 9 million in December of 2014. With apparently no compelling offers, the Roemers turned to Platinum Luxury Auctions. The international a… (View original article)
BALIK PULAU: Like a hidden treasure, the Botanica Mansion, a British-era bungalow has emerged as the Island’s latest tourist attraction, featuring a luxurious restaurant after restoration work was completed and its doors opened to the public.Situated within the Botanica CT development in Balik Pulau, on the south west region of Penang Island, Botanica Mansion, an English mansion built in 1881, is enveloped by landscaped greenery.
The English mansion is now beautifully restored with … (View original article)