Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Lews Castle restoration running over budget
The £19million rescue of a Hebridean castle is running over budget – and some important finishing touches to the project could be affected. The transformation of derelict Lews Castle in Stornoway into a plush hotel and museum is in its final stages. But extra costs mean there is not enough cash to completely restore the … Continue reading
Newark Castle grounds closed due to high winds | Nottingham Post
Comments (0) The grounds of Newark Castle have been closed as a safety precaution due to high winds. The landmark was shut on Saturday at about 2.30pm due to the weather and loose scaffolding, and has remained closed ever since. A spokeswoman said: “Due to high winds and loose scaffolding, Newark Castle grounds will be closed … Continue reading
Grand reopening of refurbished Oakham Castle planned with a day of Norman celebrations | Leicester Mercury
Comments (0) Oakham Castle – which has undergone a £2.1 million upgrade – will reopen its doors to the public in May, with a day of Norman celebrations. The castle, said to be the best preserved Norman Great Hall in England, has been closed for restoration work for more than six months. The 12th century curtain … Continue reading
Trump’s record-setting $95M Palm Beach mansion to be demolished | www.palmbeachdailynews.com
Daily News Staff Writer The oceanfront mansion Donald Trump sold to a Russian billionaire for a recorded $95 million in 2008 is going to be torn down. The town has approved the demolition of the North End estate that was the largest single residential sale ever in Palm Beach. > PHOTOS: Former Trump estate at 515 … Continue reading
Mansion Monday: $1.4M farm has apple orchard, 1,500 feet of waterfront | Mansion Monday – WMUR Home
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Go beyond Disney’s Haunted Mansion – Fredericksburg.com: Books
Early in the first issue of Marvel Comics’ “Haunted Mansion,” a new one-off, five-issue series inspired by the Disneyland staple, readers encounter a ghost. This is expected. After all, as Haunted Mansion lore tells us, there are 999 of them living inside the manor. Only this ghost isn’t of the grim, grinning sort, as described … Continue reading
Icebreaker owner’s luxury mansion in Auckland’s Herne Bay for sale | Stuff.co.nz
Icebreaker owner’s luxury mansion in Auckland’s Herne Bay for sale Last updated 20:19, March 27 2016 RAY WHITE/TRADE ME Jeremy Moon’s home for sale in Herne Bay. Icebreaker owner Jeremy Moon’s luxury multi-million-dollar mansion in Auckland’s Herne Bay is up for sale. The clothing company founder’s six-bedroom, four-bathroom… (View original article)
Britain’s Top 10 Palaces: Part 1 – Royal Central
Kensington Palace via Flickr Britain’s palaces have been the scenes of royal births, marriages but also scheming and murder. Here is the first part of the top 10 palaces in Britain. Eltham Palace Eltham Palace was given to Edward II in 1305 by Anthony Bek, the Bishop of Durham and it was used as a … Continue reading
Britain’s Top Palaces Part 2 – Royal Central
Read part 1 of Britain’s Top Palaces here. Let’s continue! Buckingham Palace, Westminster Buckingham Palace may have a bit of a shorter history than other palaces but it doesn’t make it any less impressive. It began life in 1703 as Buckingham House, built for the Duke of Buckingham and was purchased as a royal residence … Continue reading
Scone Palace marks 50-year milestone – Perth & Kinross / Local / News / The Courier
Historic Scone Palace is celebrating 50 years as one of Scotland’s top visitor attractions. The five-star Perthshire property opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1966. Yesterday morning, the iconic attraction marked the start of its golden anniversary season with a Champagne reception. Lady Mansfield greeted the first visitors with a … Continue reading