Castles

Cape Town – The Mother City has launched the third site of the Military Heritage Route at the Chavonnes Battery Museum at the V&A Waterfront.  The expansion of the route coincided with World Tourism Day, a global initiative aimed this year at making tourism accessible to all.  SEE: #WorldTourismDay: SA aims to up international arrivals by … Continue reading »

Archaeologists have been stunned by the discovery of Roman coins in the ruins of a Japanese castle. The coins were excavated from the ruins of Katsuren Castle in Okinawa Prefecture, according to the Japan Times, noting that this is the country’s first discovery of its kind. Citing the Board of Education in the city of … Continue reading »

Published: 13:21 EST, 28 September 2016 | Updated: 13:27 EST, 28 September 2016 The largest operational steam locomotive in Britain made its way across the country today, much to the delight of keen trainspotters who turned out to see the majestic vehicle in all its glory. The 6201 Princess Elizabeth left a trail of steam … Continue reading »

Comments (0) England’s oldest continuously lived-in family castle is the backdrop for a new TV series set to hit the small screen next year. Cast and crew of The White Princess were in Berkeley last week, filming in and around the historic castle for the eight part series which is expected to be screened on BBC1. … Continue reading »

Staff are well-trained, but you come to the Tregenna for the facilities, not boutique service. There is an indoor and outdoor heated pool, a small kids pool, an 18-hole three-par golf course, huge gym, sauna, spa, beauty treatment room, badminton, squash and tennis courts. Think gym/pool/health club with quite a nice hotel attached. (View original … Continue reading »

Stay at home at your risk this Halloween. It’s the spookiest night of the year, so you could be visited by all sorts of evil beings or horrifying sights. And we’re not referring to supernatural ones, we’re speaking about the roaming children. The truth about Halloween here in the UK is that any terrifying noises … Continue reading »

newslide Elegant Resorts, Scotland If you’re a car enthusiast, or simply want a different kind of holiday, book into Elegant Resorts’ Journeys with Aston Martin – Scottish Legends. This six-night itinerary explores the Scottish Highlands from behind the wheel of an Aston Martin. Stops include The Trossachs National Park, Loch Fyne, Kyle of Lochalsh, Skye … Continue reading »

AN extension to the opening season for Desmond Castle in Newcastle West is being sought from the Office of Public Works (OPW) to increase tourist activity in West Limerick. Local Sinn Féin councillor Seamus Browne, who called on Limerick City and County Council to request that the season runs from April to September instead of from … Continue reading »

A Highland Perthshire mansion is being sold for the first time in two centuries. Calvine House near Pitlochry has had a chequered past with Atholl Estates records revealing it has been home to a variety of occupants from sheep farm managers to artists over the years. In the 1950s, 60s and 70s, it was a … Continue reading »

An archaeological dig starts on Monday as part of a £4.4m scheme to bring a historic site back into community use. The excavations are at the 14th century Hylton Castle in Sunderland. Earlier this year, the castle project was awarded £2.9m from the Heritage Lottery Fund to add to £1.5m in match funding from Sunderland … Continue reading »