Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Your Visit | Dunvegan
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens Dunvegan Isle of Skye IV55 8WF United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1470521206 E: info@dunvegancastle.com (View original article)
The Scandalous Mystery of Who Stole The Irish Crown Jewels – The Daily Beast
Was it an inside job? Was the truth buried because of a royal sex scandal? The disappearance of the Irish Crown Jewels in 1907 remains unsolved. On the morning of July 6, 1907, the cleaning woman assigned to Bedford Tower in Dublin Castle arrived at work to find the door to the safe-room standing wide open. … Continue reading
Tourists and residents advised not to visit Strathaven castle amid fears of falling masonry – Daily Record
Strathaven Community Council have warned people not to visit a well-known local landmark amid fears over crumbling masonry. Strathaven Castle, which is regularly visited by tourists and locals, underwent emergency repairs in June of this year, when huge concrete slabs were spotted falling from the structure. Now, the community council say the problems appear to … Continue reading
Citizens Assembly holding first meeting at Dublin Castle | News | Today FM
Citizens Assembly holding first meeting at Dublin Castle by Today FM 15th Oct 2016 08:32 Dublin Castle | Photocall file photo 99 citizens will consider 8th amendment The Citizens’ Assembly – set up to consider the 8th amendment and other issues – meets for the first time today. Taoiseach Enda Kenny will officially launch the … Continue reading
An Aladdin’s cave of underground marvels | The Budapest Times
While Budapest is beautiful on the surface, heading underground opens your eyes to a whole new world. Leave claustrophobia at ground level and venture beneath the city for an unforgettable subterranean adventure. Follow this explorer’s guide to the caves and discover a fresh perspective as you head below the Castle District to its eerie Labyrinth, … Continue reading
Castles worthy of Rapunzel and lakes glistening amid craggy mountains: Breathtaking photos capture the magic of Europe’s landscape | Daily Mail Online
Castles worthy of Rapunzel and lakes glistening amid craggy mountains: Breathtaking photos capture the fairy-tale magic of Europe’s landscape Photographer André Alexander has gathered an enchanting vision of central Europe with photo seriesImages weave together unique moments of diving into alpine lakes and meeting curious deer in forestsSome show man-made structures from castles to restaurants … Continue reading
Dupont Domiciles to Open Doors for 49th Annual House Tour Sunday | Borderstan
Homeowners across Dupont Circle will open their doors to complete strangers this weekend as part of the 49th annual Dupont Circle House Tour. The annual event and fundraiser from the Dupont Circle Citizens Association gives people the chance to peek inside some of the neighborhood’s interesting or historic homes. The tour will run from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 16. This year, … Continue reading
David Lambert Cruise Lines | Esther Lambert Fort Lauderdale
Ex-wife of resort developer relists Fort Lauderdale estate for $14M Owner’s ex-husband was accused of running a vacation scam in early 2000s October 10, 2016 01:32PM By Katherine Kallergis 2900 Northeast 37th Street The ex-wife of a resort developer and cruise line owner put her waterfront Fort Lauderdale estate for sale asking $13.8 million. Listing agent Steven … Continue reading
England boss Gareth Southgate puts £3.5million mansion up for sale amid tax row – Irish Mirror Online
Gareth Southgate is selling his £3.25million country mansion as a tax row looms over his first weeks as England manager. The ex-international may face a huge demand from HM Revenue & Customs if it wins a legal battle over a controversial investment firm. The Mirror revealed he joined schemes run by a firm used by … Continue reading
Winchester Mystery House Pries Into Creepy Attic Room Boarded Up Since 1922: SFist
The story goes that the mansion of Sarah Winchester, heir to the rifle family’s fortune, was constantly under construction in order to create more space for her to quite literally outrun her demons. In an era where seances in which seances were all the rage and the occult was particularly enticing, Sarah, a widow, saw a … Continue reading