Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Since childhood, Spanish baker Jose Paronella had dreamt of building a Moorish castle. In 1913, the adventurous 26-year-old left his village in Catalonia and moved to the tropical north of Australia. There … Continue reading »

Jose Paronella immigrated to Queensland from Catalonia, Spain in 1913 with a big dream: to build a castle. After working in sugar cane fields for a decade and a half, he finally purchased a plot of unspoiled land not far from Cairns and got to work. He planted trees, installed a fountain, and erected his … Continue reading »

A NEW film by VisitScotland has brought to life the breathtaking scenery and diverse array of activities on offer for visitors to Dumfries & Galloway. The region has long been celebrated for its rugged landscapes, unspoiled coastlines and literary links but now a new film produced by VisitScotland brings to life the people and the … Continue reading »

  Croatia is home to numerous gorgeous castles By Iva Ralica Considering the numerous beautiful castles around Croatia, it was a difficult task to choose only ten! There are beautiful fortresses and ruins with magnificent views over the surrounding areas, but we just might leave those for another article. Many others are used for other … Continue reading »

Runners braved the elements to pound round a testing course in the second Brodie Castle 10K race. A bumper field of 450 sold out more than a month in advance, with athletes eager to compete in the historic grounds of the 16th century keep. Runners at the front of the field yesterday got the best … Continue reading »

A relaxing and delicious road trip though Southwest England. west England. Above is Bovey Castle. WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA LUBIN By Lisa Lubin There is probably no more festive time to visit England than during the holidays. The towns and villages are all done up in lights and the trimmings conjuring up days of … Continue reading »

McNulty welcomes 2017 start for Killeavy Castle Hotel SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the news that construction work is to commence in early 2017 on the new Killeavy Castle Hotel and Wellness Centre. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “This is a fantastic day for South Armagh as we get the news we have … Continue reading »

Less than half the £23m raised by the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red installation went to the charities involved Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that runs the Tower of London, has defended the amount raised by its ceramic poppy display at the castle in 2014 after it faced criticism for the fact that … Continue reading »

13Shares stdClass Object ( [error] => stdClass Object ( [message] => (#4) Application request limit reached [type] => OAuthException [is_transient] => 1 [code] => 4 [fbtrace_id] => Hh5kqfaSgEg ) ) We have been able to access pictures of a new footbridge that it is hoped will be built at Tintagel Castle, North Cornwall. English Heritage … Continue reading »

An abandoned century-old castle on a wooded hilltop in Danbury could be converted into a garden if the city’s voters approve a bond package on Tuesday. Hearthstone Castle has been slowly deteriorating for years, even as groups have fought to save it. The castle’s stone walls are covered in ivy and graffiti. There’s a wire … Continue reading »