Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Ottawa tourism sector hails New York Times review – Tourism – Ottawa Business Journal
By Dylan C. Robertson The paper’s 36 Hours in Ottawa report invites visitors to poke around the Château Laurier, sip wine on Sparks Street and get “a consummately Canadian sugar rush” of BeaverTails. “To get on people’s wish lists, you need articles like this,” says Ottawa Tourism spokeswoman Jantine Van Kregten. “You need concrete examples … Continue reading
| News | County Echo
Cardigan Castle CARDIGAN Castle has marked its first full year of being open and volunteers, trustees and staff got together in the castle’s 1176 restaurant to celebrate. During the last 12 months the castle has welcomed over 30,000 visitors, held a successful series of outdoor shows with Theatr Mwldan, hosted many community events, entertained several … Continue reading
POSTCARD INSIGHT AT CARISBROOKE CASTLE MUSEUM – Island Echo – 24hr news, 7 days a week across the Isle of Wight
POSTCARD INSIGHT AT CARISBROOKE CASTLE MUSEUM Islanders are being given the opportunity to view postcards from Carisbrooke Castle Museum, with a special focus on the recently acquired cards from Roy Brinton’s personal collection. A talk by Nick Minns and Kate Tiley will include a history of postcards, the significance of cards for collectors and a … Continue reading
Now is a great time to explore post-Brexit Britain – StarTribune.com
All we ask of Britain is that it never change. It must be a fixed emerald rock in the rushing Gulf Stream of change, always there to infuse Anglophiles with a sustaining dose of stone walls, pub sausages and the chance to say “pants” instead of “underwear.” But the world has been messing with Britain. … Continue reading
Asknish House pictured in stunning photos 29 years after being abandoned | Daily Mail Online
Published: 08:02 EST, 6 January 2017 | Updated: 10:06 EST, 6 January 2017 Haunting images of an abandoned mansion once used as a school for evacuees in World War Two have revealed the items left in situ after the building fell into disrepair. Asknish House in Lochgair, Argyll and Bute was built in the late … Continue reading
Ed Sheeran invited to perform at Framlingham Castle – News – Ipswich Star
Ed Sheeran invited to perform at Framlingham Castle 14:29 06 January 2017 Andrew Hirst Framlingham Castle is the likely reference in Ed’s song Castle on the Hill Archant Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran has been invited to perform live at Framlingham castle this summer – after his latest music appeared to reference the historic landmark. Castle … Continue reading
‘No one else was crazy enough to take this property on’: The brothers who turned an iconic Welsh manor into a modern masterpiece
He and his brother found clever ways to create a contemporary home without compromising the magnificent architectural features. They installed new plumbing, central heating, power and lighting by searching for voids in the structure and using bespoke skirting designed to conceal. They duplicated the plaster mouldings and reinstated fireplaces, salvaged from projects they worked on … Continue reading
Savouring the best of Scotland at spectacular Skibo Castle
Still, once you leave the grounds, you find yourself constantly looking back at photos to verify that no, Skibo Castle isn’t a figment of your imagination and yes, you really did stay there. In two days we only scratched the surface of what it has to offer – no doubt there are plenty more secrets … Continue reading
Casa Loma gets in trouble for its holiday reindeer | Oye! Times
Christmas may have come and gone, but Casa Loma’s still celebrating, probably because school doesn’t start again until next week. But things might now be a little less festive at Toronto’s famous castle – and not only because it’s January. Reindeer were on site as part of Casa Loma’s ongoing When You Wish Upon A Star … Continue reading
Karak Castle reopens its gates after December attack | Jordan Times
AMMAN — Karak Castle was reopened to visitors on Thursday after 18 days of closure following December’s terror attack, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Visiting the fortress on Thursday, two tourists from New Zealand and Italy said they were there in spite of the terrorist attack that took place on December 18. Seven security … Continue reading