Castles

Carbisdale Castle The new owners of Carbisdale Castle have instructed a specialist conservation firm to undertake extensive restoration works to the Grade B listed clock tower that forms the centre piece of the iconic Castle overlooking the Kyle of Sutherland. The works have been commissioned for an undisclosed sum but are expected to cost tens … Continue reading »

Castello Banfi Il Borgo is a stunning boutique luxury destination resort set in a restored 17th century hamlet on the grounds of a 13th century medieval castle in the midst of the vineyards and Tuscan hills of Brunello di Montalcino. Montelcino, Italy, December 14, 2016 – Castello Banfi Il Borgo is a magnificent 13th century … Continue reading »

The trouble with castles is that they’re big and expensive and draughty. Castle Cottage in Newport-on-Tay, Fife is a user-friendly alternative, although it too is rather draughty and you’ll need to muster a good deal more than the £195,000 asking price to make it habitable. Built in 1812, it’s a homage to the Strawberry Hill … Continue reading »

Marsch Siamese at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen Amalienborg in Copenhagen, Denmark, is the royal couple’s residence during the winter months. On Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 12.00 hrs, the Danish Royal Guard Music Band performed a special song, “Marsch Siamese”, during the ceremony of the changing of guards at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen in remembrance … Continue reading »

Over the last 30 years, garden designers Julian and Isabel Bannerman have brought ethereal brilliance to some of the UK’s most illustrious estates. The Prince of Wales has praised them for their ‘visionary creativity’ after bringing the Bannerman touch to Highgrove and have been described as mavericks, touched by genius, for their designs that include … Continue reading »

Three Pakistani photographers are among the 15 international winners of the Wiki Loves Monuments 2016 annual photography competition announced on Thursday. The world’s largest photography competition has included Pakistani photographers for the last two years. This year, Wiki Loves Monuments drew 277,365 entries from 10,748 participants this year, the largest pool of submissions of any … Continue reading »

Sometimes last year, a colleague who happens to be a friend of mine, posted this beautiful picture of a castle on BBM and words can’t express how dazed I was when he told me that this is actually located in Nigeria. This led me into a foray of research and “googling” on this masterpiece of … Continue reading »

A waterfront home that could be fit for a king is on sale in Fife. Castle Cottage sits on the banks of the Tay in Newport. Although not strictly speaking a castle, its Strawberry Hill Gothic style borrows from the medieval style. Built in 1812, the B listed building is in a derelict condition and … Continue reading »

The historical Seb Castle stands tall as one of the tourist attractions in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan. Located in a village of the same name, the castle was extensively used during the Qajar era (1789–1925) as a borderline surveillance base. However, narratives say that its heyday dates back to the time of the Safavids … Continue reading »

All change for the 2017 Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials The 2017 Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials will take place a week later than usual in 2017 (13-17 September), and will be held over five days instead of four. Event Director Mandy Hervieu explains: “The date change is due to the fact that for many … Continue reading »