Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
James Dyson’s basement swimming pool in his £20million home could land him in hot water | Daily Mail Online
Published: 16:36 EST, 2 September 2016 | Updated: 17:59 EST, 2 September 2016 Sir James Dyson is in trouble after building a luxury swimming pool in the basement of his £20million Grade I-listed country mansion without planning permission. The self-made billionaire, inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, has been caught out more than four years … Continue reading
Lana Del Rey Buys 2 Homes, Creates $5.87 Million Compound | Celebuzz
Lana Del Rey has created her own private hilltop oasis after dropping approximately $5.87 million for not one, but two houses on adjoining lots. Like Kylie Jenner with her two adjacent mansions, the singer has purchased a $3.77 million residence located up in the Hollywood Hills after splashing out major cash for the $2.1 million single family home next door. … Continue reading
An Exclusive Look Inside Tyler Johnson’s $5M Pinecrest Mansion (Full Gallery Inside) – Heat Nation
One of the biggest winners during this year’s free agency was Tyler Johnson. He was offered a backloaded four-year, $50 million from the Brooklyn Nets which the Miami Heat felt compelled to match. According to the Miami Herald, Johnson made a splash in the real estate market by purchasing a $4.85 million mansion in Pinecrest, … Continue reading
Edinburgh Castle tops the charts as the most popular Scottish tourist attraction – BT
Nearly two million people visited Scottish tourist attractions this summer – and Edinburgh Castle was the most popular. The historic castle played host to 755,001 visitors between April and July this year. They made up part of the 1.96 million visitors who went to 77 Historic Scotland attractions nationwide during the four-month period. The landmark … Continue reading
You Can Attend A Wine & Yoga Retreat In An Italian Castle This Fall
Eat, sip, breathe, repeat. Do you like Italian pasta? Do you like Italian wine? Do you like Italian men? Do you like looking saucy in your Lululemon leggings? If you answered yes to all of the above then we have the perfect weekend getaway for you. You’ll do sun salutations by the pool, learn how to … Continue reading
Historic attractions break a legion of visitor records | News | The National
Historic attractions break a legion of visitor records September 2nd, 2016 – 12:12 am Martin Hannah EDINBURGH Castle enjoyed its busiest day on record in July, as the number of visitors to heritage attractions soared over the last four months. From April to July, almost two million people visited Historic Scotland’s paid-for visitor attractions … Continue reading
A 600-year-old money pit in the Scottish Highlands
Anyone who has despaired over home improvement should spare a thought for Sir Lachlan Hector Charles Maclean of Duart and Morvern. The Scottish lord has been repairing his home since he inherited it from his father in 1990, with no end in sight. His is no ordinary house. Rather, it is a crumbling, 14th-century castle … Continue reading
Iconic castle saved after five-year battle
Iconic castle saved after five-year battle An historic Cumbrian castle will reopen its doors as an international centre of peace and reconciliation. The sale of Rose Castle sparked concern among locals and historians, who feared it may be bought by developers. The 13th-century property was the home of the Bishop of Carlisle until 2009. In … Continue reading
Sudeley Castle to pay homage to former owner Katherine Parr on anniversary of her death | Gloucestershire Live
Sudeley Castle will pay homage to its former owner Katherine Parr on the anniversary of her death. On Sunday, 4 September, Sudeley Castle & Gardens is hosting a Katherine Parr Day to celebrate the life of the last of Henry VIII’s wives. Katherine Parr, her husband Thomas Seymour and other Tudor characters will be strolling around the … Continue reading
Campaigners are trying to raise millions of pounds to save this 750-year-old Welsh castle – Wales Online
It survived the Wars of the Roses, was the home of Henry VIII’s love child and even provided respite to Prince Charles the night before his investiture as Prince of Wales. But now Ruthin Castle in the Vale of Clwyd, is in danger of crumbling to ruin. A group of campaigners from the Ruthin Castle … Continue reading