Castles
Heather Mills pays £1.5m for a two-bed flat in a converted Austrian castle | Mail Online
So THAT’S where Macca’s money went: Heather Mills pays £1.5m for fairytale two-bed flat in a converted Austrian castle Adds to £6million property portfolio in England and AustriaRecently bought a chalet for £1.4m in Austria as a base for her Paralympic trainingAwarded £24million in divorce from Sir Paul McCartney in 2008 By Daily Mail Reporter … Continue reading
BBC News – Lowther Castle starts to reopen after £9m restoration
5 May 2012 Last updated at 01:47 ET For one man the reopening of a Gothic styled building in north Cumbria will see the end of a year of “frantic work” by craftsmen and builders. Andrew Mercer is the project director at Lowther Castle, near Penrith. He has been involved in the day to day … Continue reading
BBC News – In Pictures: Castles on route of new Wales Coast Path
24 hours of news photos: 9 May 2012 President of Russia for the third time Socialist candidate Francois Hollande wins 24 hours of news photos: 8 May 2012 News photos from around the world Exploring Wales’ dramatic coastline 24 hours of news photos: 4 May 2012 Tackling Asia’s increasing wealth gap … (View original article)
Scotland’s specters: Haunted castles, part 1 – Heritage – Scotsman.com
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France Holidays | Castles | Travel, Accommodation, Transport
The fortified town of Carcassonne. Photo: Alamy Legends and gullible souls have thrived on the legacy of the Cathars, writes Michael Gebicki, who explores their spectacular landscape. I am driving through the Languedoc region in the southern depths of France, through a taut, spare landscape that the French know as the garrigue after its fragrant … Continue reading
BBC News – Saving castles for the future
27 January 2012 Last updated at 08:11 ET By Clare Lissaman BBC News From romantic ruins to royal residences, castles bring drama and beauty to the landscape. But preserving the historic structures is a huge money drain which inspires creative fundraising projects. Millionaire philanthropist Jonathan Ruffer wants to turn Auckland Castle, the former residence of … Continue reading
In Potsdam, Germany, a Time to Celebrate – NYTimes.com
Bernd Settnik/European Pressphoto Agency Workers restore a ceiling in the oval room of Frederick the Great’s New Palace in Parc Sanssouci in Potsdam. IN the mid-1740s, Frederick the Great, king of Prussia, decided he needed a break from his bustling Berlin castle. Seventeen miles away in Potsdam, he built a one-story rococo castle atop a … Continue reading
BBC News – In pictures: Saving England’s castles from ruin
24 hours of news photos: 31 January 2012 Battle against neglected tropical diseases Traffic brought to a standstill into the capital 24 hours of news photos: 30 January 2012 Hollywood’s finest turn out for annual awards Photos from around the world this week Buildings fall in city centre 24 hours of news phot… (View original … Continue reading
‘Downton Abbey’ creates tourism boom – CNN.com
In search of ‘Downton Abbey’ In search of ‘Downton Abbey’ In search of ‘Downton Abbey’ In search of ‘Downton Abbey’ > >> STORY HIGHLIGHTS “Downton Abbey” is transforming many fans into tourists The “Masterpiece Classic” series is filmed on location at Highclere Castle The fairytale-like 19th century property is open to the public part of … Continue reading
Ford Castle resurrected as outdoor study centre – Local Headlines – Berwick Advertiser
Published on Thursday 26 January 2012 18:47 JUST five months ago it seemed that Ford Castle’s time as a residential outdoor education centre had been consigned to the history books. However, respected school trip provider Château Beaumont has announced exciting plans to join forces with Northumberland County Council to reopen the centre in April under … Continue reading