Castles

We had come to Bleggio by car, traversing mountain roads to reach this remote area of the Dolomites directly north of Lake Garda. Driving from southern Trentino we headed down towards Riva, a tourist town on the northern shores of the lake, and then due north, gaining altitude as we zipped up a valley pass. … Continue reading »

Galway City’s only inhabitable castle has sold for a song after three years on the market. Ballindooley Castle was first put on sale at €795,000. That dropped to €595,000 a year later. According to the Price Property Register it has now sold for €328,000 – a discount of a whopping €467,000. According to auctioneer Helen … Continue reading »

HMP Castle Huntly, near Dundee. The number of inmates absconding from Castle Huntly this year equals that of the previous six years combined, new figures show. Documents covering a decade of absconding from the open estate prison show 2016 has dramatically bucked a downward trend in the number of escaping prisoners. The figures relate to … Continue reading »

POLLEPEL ISLAND >> A group of West Point cadets is building a new bridge to replace a 40-foot wooden structure on the Hudson River island where Bannerman’s Castle is located. The bridge originally was supported by a tree on either side and led from the residence on the north trail over a ravine and to … Continue reading »

Attention to details, from the corbels to the crenels, was paramount in building this 16th century Renaissance inspired castle home. Perry Mastrovito Once upon a recent time, in a land not far away, lived a husband very much in love with his wife and always eager to please and make her happy. So as he … Continue reading »

MONSTER visitor figures showing a “record-breaking” season for Welsh heritage have been released. The figures, revealed by the Welsh Government, show that Cadw sites across Wales were hugely popular last year. The success has been put down to a Welsh dragon which embarked on a tour of seven castles. The creature, measuring four metres in … Continue reading »

Historic castle to close temporarily for restoration work to take place An historic Cumbrian castle that has become a major visitor attraction is to close for two months to allow for the next significant phase in its restoration. Lowther Castle & Gardens, near Penrith, will shut on January 9 for work to take place. Projects … Continue reading »

Comments (0) ANYONE looking for spirits of a different kind, following New Year celebrations, should focus on Margam Park in early 2017. Tickets have gone on sale for a ghost hunt in Margam Castle but, be warned, organisers say you may come across an “extremely violent and angry spirit” whilst on the tour. The 4-hour spooktacular, … Continue reading »

Last updated: 27 December 2016, 14:50 GMT An apprentice joiner will learn his trade at a 1,000-year-old castle thanks to funding from the historic City of Durham Freemen. Steven Hay, 29, was picked for the four-year scheme at Durham Castle, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and will learn from the woodworking team which … Continue reading »

Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbours, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and stout castles. For many travellers, these mighty castles alone are reason enough to visit, and Wales is slathered with them. During the late 13th and early 14th centuries, English King Edward I started building these awe-inspiring fortresses … Continue reading »