Castles

If you are fortunate enough to travel to the British Isles for a week, do as I say, not as I did. Scotland for a week in late December last year – with a quick trip down to London – was a revelation: sparkly, festive, not that cold, endlessly interesting. It was also punctuated by … Continue reading »

AN actor relocated a Scottish castle brick by brick to Japan – so he could house a museum dedicated to Christmas inside. Lockheart Castle sits in a 25-acre wonderland two hours from Tokyo and is home to a World Santa And Christmas Museum. There are more Santas from around the world there than you could … Continue reading »

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Published: 12:08 EST, 25 December 2016 | Updated: 12:27 EST, 25 December 2016 Little Lord Fauntleroy’s castle is on the market at a knockdown price of just £450,000. Teaninich Castle, a former wedding venue in Alness, Easter Ross, has been put up for sale. It was home to the flamboyant American Charles Harrison, who was the … Continue reading »

Looks nice (Picture: Cascade News)London’s property market getting you down? Well, if it’s any consolation (it won’t be), you can always buy this massive 12-bedroom castle for less than the price of a one-bed London flat. Teaninich Castle in Alness, Easter Ross, was home to the American Charles Harrison – on whom the children’s book … Continue reading »

Over half of all Castle Huntly inmates have been given leave to return home for Christmas — including those serving life sentences. Figures obtained by The Courier show a total of 153 prisoners will return to their families for up to eight days to celebrate the festive season. The prison has a capacity of 285 … Continue reading »

While most Irish people will gather at home with their families to enjoy a traditional turkey and ham dinner on Christmas Day, a large number will be dining in style at some of the country’s top hotels. And paying top dollar for the privilege. The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, the grand old dame of the … Continue reading »

A retired professor claims he has finally discovered the location of King Arthur’s legendary Camelot – on the outskirts of Huddersfield. The location of the castle has been the subject of thousands of years of rumour and speculation. Even the existence of the famous King is heavily disputed.  Now, though, Professor Peter Field, an expert … Continue reading »

ANALYSIS/OPINION: Travel typically evokes visions: postcard images of lush landscapes, magnificent monuments, museum masterpieces or flamboyant festivals. When our senses become overwhelmed with the spectacular sights, savory tastes and spicy scents of a foreign journey, it’s important to also take time to simply sit back and become enveloped in quiet “soundscapes.” For lower volumes can … Continue reading »

The site of King Arthur’s mythical castle of Camelot is close to the Yorkshire town of Huddersfield, according to an expert on the period. Professor Peter Field, a retired scholar of ancient literature, insists that the original location of the ancient fortress capital is actually a Roman fort at Slack, in Yorkshire. “It was quite … Continue reading »