Castles

The Silversmithing Museum of Ioannina was inaugurated on Saturday to showcase the rich work of Greek silversmiths since the 15th century. President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos inaugurated the museum, which is the ninth museum established by the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation, an organization that promotes traditional Greek crafts. The Silversmithing Museum is … Continue reading »

It seems like nearly everyone who wanders into the Crystal River Valley and sees Redstone finds it an enchanting experience. Particularly if they’re able to visit the Redstone Castle. Partly because it’s an amazing, enchanting building. Partly because it’s in an amazing, enchanting place. A quakie and pine forest climbs steeply up to the Snowmass … Continue reading »

Iandra castle – an unexpected delight to Canberra’s north-west. Photo: Tim the Yowie Man On a lonely back road between Young and Cowra, amongthe patchwork of golden canola fields looms the stately edifice of a Romanesque-style castle.  Complete with turrets and a rectangular tower with slit windows, Iandra Castle resembles a rampart you’d expect to see perched … Continue reading »

Carbisdale Castle CARBISDALE Castle has been sold to a privately owned investment company for an undisclosed sum, it was announced today. The Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA), who ran the castle as a youth hostel until it closed four years ago, said it had been sold to FCFM Group. The group’s largest shareholder has been … Continue reading »

  The wrought iron gates of Hillsborough CastleHISTORIC Royal Palaces, the charity responsible for the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace, is to lead a project which will transform the village of Hillsborough in Co. Down. The project will include a £60million golf and luxury hotel resort, … Continue reading »

Sep. 22, 2016, 3:47 PM 5,416 College of Wizardry For those of us who didn’t get a Hogwarts letter, there’s some good news. There’s a real-life castle in Poland where you can learn the magical arts.  At the College of Wizardry located in Leśna, “long-flowing robes and dragontooth wands meet jeans and leather jackets.” Enrolled students … Continue reading »

SALIL DESAI visits Kronborg Castle — believed to be the home of one of Shakespeare’s most famous and recognisable characters — and explores its fascinating past and entertaining presentSALIL DESAI visits Kronborg Castle — believed to be the home of one of Shakespeare’s most famous and recognisable characters — and explores its fascinating past and … Continue reading »

If you go down to the woods today on the Lowther Estate you’re sure of a big surprise. Hidden among the park’s ancient trees is what’s believed to be the largest wooden adventure play structure of its kind in Britain, ‘The Lost Castle of Lowther’. Hand-built on site by adventure play experts, CAPCO, using ethically-sourced … Continue reading »

Even though I’m considered to be a millenial, I often get surprised at the pure genius creations stemming from this highly connected society all thanks to the world wide web and lately, apps. Airbnb has become a global phenomenon, supplying a way to bring different people together and provide cheap or insanely baller accommodation. It … Continue reading »

Guides from Coventry travelled back in time at a medieval themed sleepover at Warwick Castle on 16 September. The 30 Coventry Guides joined over 200 other Girlguiding members from across the Midlands for the fun-filled trip. During their night away the girls enjoyed a banquet style meal followed by entertainment and a magical night under … Continue reading »