Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Rare Rembrandt portrait to go on display at north-east mansion
A rare Rembrandt etching found hidden in a box at the Scottish National Gallery will go on display at a north-east mansion tomorrow. The unique red ink print of an Amsterdam preacher from 1633 was rediscovered at the art gallery in Edinburgh two years ago. It was previously believed to be a copy of a … Continue reading
See the £17million terraced mansion David Cameron has moved into with his family – Mirror Online
These pictures show the £17m terraced mansion which David and Samantha Cameron have moved to following their swift exit from Number 10. The house, which is owned by a family friend, is in the exclusive west London neighbourhood of Holland Park. It has seven bedrooms and four storeys and has armed police officers permanently stationed … Continue reading
Pics & video: Excitement as Salford groups plan move into derelict Buile Hill Park Museum – SalfordOnline.com
Pics & video: Excitement as Salford groups plan move into derelict Buile Hill Park Museum News is breaking about fate of the Buile Hill Park Museum in Salford, which has been closed for over 15 years. Salford Red Devils Foundation, the community and charitable arm of the Super League club, are eyeing a potential move … Continue reading
David Copperfield Purchases Most Expensive Home in Las Vegas
This is not a trick-David Copperfield did in fact purchase the most expensive home ever recorded in Las Vegas. The Emmy award-winning entertainment icon has become world-famous (with more than $4 billion in ticket sales) for his work as an illusionist creating unfathomable magic tricks, and now he is famous for yet another magical feat. Copperfield … Continue reading
Plans for new distillery in Highland castle
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 … Continue reading
Plans for boutique hotel at 12th century Portaferry castle – BBC News
Image copyright Oliver Dixon/Geograph Image caption 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 … Continue reading
Dalriada Festival: Glenarm set to welcome Northern Ireland’s biggest community festival – Belfast Live
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 … Continue reading
Peles Castle hosts opening concert of EUROPAfest summer edition
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 … Continue reading
German village offers hiking trails and great castle ruins – Travel – Stripes
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 — … Continue reading
Llangoed Hall – perfect country house hotel? | Liverpool Confidential
Neil Sowerby started his Welsh fine dining odyssey at Tyddyn Llan, took in fellow Michelin star holder Ynyshir Hall and completed his revelatory trip at the perfect country house hotel, Llangoed Hall THE vestment in its glass case on the landing has the aura of a sacred relic. Which in a way it is. This tabard … Continue reading