Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

THE ITALIAN JOB Italy is giving away 100 castles, villas and monasteries for FREE – but if you want one there’s a big catch The new owners are required to turn the properties into tourist shops, hotels and restaurants THE Italian government is giving away more than 100 historic buildings for free. Castles, houses, monasteries and towers … Continue reading »

WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – The Castle Post on the Woodford-Fayette County line may soon have a new owner. Several realty sites have listed the castle as ‘sale pending.’ The Castle Post, which sits on 50.5 acres at 230 Pisgah Pike, was listed back in October 2015 at $15 million, a significant drop from its … Continue reading »

  Photo by R licensed BY NC-ND 2.0  When one thinks of a castle, one thinks of a faraway land. But here’s the thing — Canada has castles too. They are not necessarily built by queens and kings but they do show us a glimpse of what history was like for the wealthy families who … Continue reading »

The most beautiful medieval hamlets in Italy are not just unique historical and tourist treasures. They can also become an interesting opportunity for real estate investment. You can buy in a hamlet or small village and earn from letting your property out for short stays, or to have a second home for the weekends and … Continue reading »

Castle FraserA host of super cars and sports cars are to be on display for charity at an Aberdeenshire castle at the end of the month. Castle Fraser, near Inverurie will host charity car show, Full Throttle on May 28. The event will showcase a variety of super cars, rally cars as well as sports … Continue reading »

Top 10 Japanese samurai castles BRIAN JOHNSTON Last updated 15:49, May 3 2017 Niko Kitsakis/WIKICOMMONS Himeji Castle in May 2015 after the five-year renovation. For a look at the history and warrior culture of Japan and to find out how the samurai became part of the world’s imagination, head to these top original and recrea… (View … Continue reading »

Durhamstown Castle, owned by the Prickett family since 1996, caters for weddings, meals, parties and hen weekends. The castle, which dates back to 1420, has had many different owners over the years – at one point belonging to the Earl of Essex in the 1670s. Offering self-catering breaks as well as catering for up to … Continue reading »

Minogue wants answers on Ardee Castle cordon Posted 2nd May, 2017 Ardee Municipal District cathaoirleach Dolores Minogue has issued an ultimatum to Louth County Council – either undertake necessary structural work to the Ardee Castle exterior or remove the perimeter fencing around it. Boundary fencing was installed around the ancient townhouse last November – almost … Continue reading »

Great British Ruins – Carreg Cennen Castle in Wales May 1, 2017 By John Rabon Leave a Comment Britain is full of amazing castles that dot the landscape. Unfortunately, not all of them are in the best condition.  For various reasons, mostly due to the expensive cost of upkeep, they exist in various states of … Continue reading »