Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

Share Tweet Share Share Email Puri: Internationally renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik today added another feather to his cap. He set a Guinness World Record by creating the tallest sand castle of the world on Friday. Pic credit: Sarat Kumar Patra The last record holding castle in sand was 45 feet tall while Pattnaik’s sand castle … Continue reading »

Duns Castle may be a dream come true for one contest winner and up to 20 of their friends. With the premiere for Disney’s newest live-action film, “Beauty and the Beast,” HomeAway, an online vacation rental company, is teaming up with Disney to give one contest winner and up to 20 of their chosen guests a … Continue reading »

Nestled in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Fonab Castle is a truly unique five star hotel. Lovingly restored, it draws inspiration from its historic past and breath-taking surroundings whilst adding the odd contemporary twist. It really is ‘beyond the ordinary’. (View original article)

Nestled in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Fonab Castle is a truly unique five star hotel. Lovingly restored, it draws inspiration from its historic past and breath-taking surroundings whilst adding the odd contemporary twist. It really is ‘beyond the ordinary’. (View original article)

Lincoln Castle Revealed has picked up the Heritage Project of the Year award at the Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2017. The heritage attraction’s multi-million pound refurbishment beat competition from the University Technical College to take the top gong. The award was presented at a ceremony attended by more than 300 people this week, organised … Continue reading »

Comments (0) Families have the chance to bag free tickets to some of Kent’s biggest attractions thanks to the Big Kent Weekend. The annual event will see more than 100 tourist attractions in Kent opening their doors on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, to celebrate what the county has to offer for English Tourism … Continue reading »

Thursday, February 9, 2017 HomeAway Dangles Chance To Stay In Scottish Castle Want the ultimate in unique vacations? Austin-based HomeAway said today that it will be giving away a dream vacation to a traveler and 20 of their guests, to a 14th century Scottish castle, as part of a promotion with Disney. The prize is … Continue reading »

There’s A ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Castle Where You Can Live Just Like Belle We’re just a little over a month away from watching Emma Watson and company light up the screen in the live-action remake of everyone’s favorite disney classic “Beauty and the Beast.” To view this video please enable JavaScript, and considerupgrading to … Continue reading »

Netflix is reportedly filming parts of the second season of its hit period drama The Crown at Belvoir Castle near Grantham. Crews have been filming on location for the second season of the show, according to BBC Radio Lincolnshire. Filming has also been taking place in January in London. The Crown is reported to be … Continue reading »

PERMISSION has been granted for a 10-bedroom guesthouse in the grounds of the late Queen Mother’s Highland castle. The Castle of Mey, in Caithness, is the most northerly inhabited castle on mainland Britain and the Queen Mother loved it for its remoteness But the trust that now manages the 16th Century property wants to increase … Continue reading »