Castles

11 June 2011 Last updated at 09:51 ET A re-enactment of the 1861 gun firing at Edinburgh Castle has taken place to mark the 150th anniversary of the city’s One O’Clock Gun. The celebrations began at noon with the firing of the present day gun following at 1300 BST. The gun is fired daily, apart … Continue reading »

11 June 2011 Last updated at 08:59 ET The Queen’s official birthday has been celebrated with a 21-gun salute from a harbour fortress in Guernsey. The salute was fired from Castle Cornet at 1200 BST by local armed forces veterans. Saluting battery commander Marco Ciotti said the castle was one of 14 places in Britain … Continue reading »

Kinross Cricket Club, which was named club of the year in 2009 by Howzat, the world’s biggest selling cricket magazine, failed to get the decision from residents in neighbouring Milnathort with its proposal for a new ground on land at Burleigh Castle, which is currently grazed by Highland cattle and sheep.The club’s plans prompted more … Continue reading »

WITH summer in full swing, Scotland’s trees are normally blooming and green at this time of year. But on the west coast of Scotland, trees – including horse chestnut, birch and rowan – are as bare as in late autumn, with leaves turning brown and dropping to the ground. Last summer, the foliage burst to … Continue reading »

You will find that every king prefers his own realm and every princess her own version of a fairytale castle. Yet, in a country where knights and ladies of the realm are a rich part of the nation’s tapestry, it’s often difficult to select favorites. However, here’s a list of the Top 5 Fairytale Castles … Continue reading »

headed to luxembourg now. but i just wanted to show a few pictures of the castle show we just played in lithuania. it was one of the most beautiful locations we’ve played (unfortunately i didn’t get any pictures of the outside of the castle, which is a shame, as it’s amazing). so here’s 1-area where … Continue reading »

The unrelenting climb up the forested slopes outside Eisenach (whether by foot, donkey or shuttlebus) past the towering plain walls highlights the imposing location of Wartburg Castle. Shaped like a cigar (click layout to enlarge) with one narrow gated entrance and with such natural defences, Wartburg Castle has played a significant role in German history … Continue reading »

Highcliffe Castle restoration hopes on a wing and a prayer 4:00pm Monday 13th June 2011 Print Email Share Comments(0) MAJESTIC Highcliffe Castle could be set for further transformation with plans to apply for a £2million grant from Heritage Lottery. The castle, owned by Christchurch Borough Council, applied to the fund five years ago for cash … Continue reading »

If Her Majesty the Queen is, as has been reported, concerned about the constitutional implications of the SNP majority at Holyrood, she might have gained an insight into how the winners are thinking by visiting Stirling Castle last weekend. Here, just a few short weeks after Alex Salmond’s team re-installed themselves in Holyrood, was a … Continue reading »

Castle Ashby, the ancestral home of the 7th Marquess of Northampton, was built in 1574 to entertain Elizabeth I. The house is not open to the public but the superb 25 acres of gardens are open throughout the year. The magnificent park surrounding Castle Ashby was landscaped by Capability Brown. He also built the temple … Continue reading »