Castles

Nottingham Castle Comments (1) ROBIN Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham have both called for public backing of plans to revitalise Nottingham Castle. Nottingham City Council agreed to make a second bid for £14 million in lottery cash towards a £25 million redevelopment of the castle. A previous application for £15 million from the Heritage … Continue reading »

KONOPISTE, Czech Republic — The dining room table is set for five, the monogrammed tableware bearing the initials of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It almost seems as if Franz Ferdinand, his wife Sophie and their three children might appear at any moment and take their usual places for a sumptuous … Continue reading »

Illuminated garden walks at Dunster Castle 9:00am Wednesday 13th November 2013 in Somerset A NEW way to explore the grounds at Dunster Castle is being offered to visitors this November as part of the garden is illuminated for the first time. National Trust sites are not often open at night, and this is a rare … Continue reading »

It raises hackles in the real estate business that country manor houses have become so inexpensive in Hungary that one can buy one for the price of an average Budapest apartment. But what is the problem with them exactly? Why are they in such low demand? The Budapest Business Journal asked two chateau managers about … Continue reading »

The members of North Bute Literary Society were ‘royally’ entertained and educated this week when Denise Thompson, a guide at Inveraray Castle, gave a short biography of Queen Victoria’s sixth child, Louise, who married John Campbell and later became the ninth Duchess of Argyll. Denise described Louise through her interests and the people who most … Continue reading »

Home > Money 10 Castles on Sale in the U.S. From California to Massachusetts, here are 10 castles on sale. (View original article)

Historic find during restoration at the Castle Keep in Newcastle 18 Nov 2013 10:40 A North East landmark’s history has been illuminated by finds during a restoration project A North East landmark’s history has been illuminated by finds during a restoration project. Left forgotten behind a kitchen cupboard for almost a hundred years, items discovered … Continue reading »

14th Century Castle on One of Tuscany’s Last Great Private Estates Listed at $26 MillionPosted: Jul. 24th, 2013 | Comments 0 | Make a Comment Photos Courtesy of Christie’s International Real EstateLa Selva, one of TuscanyÂ’s last great private estates, has been listed for sale by ChristieÂ’s International Real Estate for about $26 million. Set … Continue reading »

Originally used as a fortified manor for the Royal family, Astley Castle is a landmark building in Warwickshire. Although not viewed as a castle in the traditional sense, the site comprises a moated castle, a gateway and curtain walls, a church, lake and gardens. Astley Castle has a long and interesting history, however in 1978 … Continue reading »

From the Country Life Archive: Arthur Oswald reports on the historic fortress of Atholl lies in Strath Garry, three miles above the Pass of Killiecrankie. After being turned into a Georgian mansion in 1747-49, it regained its castellated appearance in 1869, when the exterior was remodelled by Bryce. Originally published in Country Life November 4, … Continue reading »