Castles

  VisitScotland’s Ambassadog George was welcomed by golden retrievers Burn, Beech and Bark the resident dogs at Dundas Castle and who were happy to show George how to welcome the tourists. George is now setting off on his new role as the official canine ambassador representing the spirit of Scotland. As a five star venue which … Continue reading »

Get ready to see reptile-like scales, smoke-flaring nostrils and outreached claws as the gigantic dragon that broke out on the banks of Caerphilly Castle on St David’s Day tours Wales. The whopping one-tonne creature will invade towns across north, south and west Wales during the tour, put on as part of Cadw’s Historic Adventures season. … Continue reading »

How were machines and men organized to create such colossal fortifications? Using CGI and dramatic reconstructions, Castle Builders is the story of the architectural vision behind the building of the great Medieval Castles of Europe, and unearths the human story of those who labored to build them. Join KLRU Q for three back-to-back episodes of … Continue reading »

The 194-acre parkland and woods, with a Victorian walled garden and rose garden overlooking Dublin Bay in Balbriggan,  is among the winners of An Taisce’s Green Flag Awards for Parks announced at a ceremony at the Phoenix Park. The awards are given to those public parks and green spaces that exemplify excellence in such standards … Continue reading »

Summary: Currently, the Malaysian government has come up with plans to include it in the tourist circuit — the castle has been renovated and is now open to the public. Helping him out were the workers from Madras, who had brought in bricks and marble from home. The Maha Mariamman Temple stands even today, a … Continue reading »

Couple build ‘fairytale’ castle in Transylvania Image copyright Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor Image caption The “castle” is made entirely from natural materials A Romanian couple have spent two years building an eco-friendly “fairytale castle” in the mountains of Transylvania, using only natural materials. Razvan and Gabriela Vasile sold their home near the capital Bucharest … Continue reading »

Perhaps nothing explains the complex relationship between the people of Okinawa, the U.S. military and the Japanese government better than Shurijo Castle, Okinawa’s greatest cultural site. At the end of World War II, the Japanese army built an underground command headquarters directly below the magnificent 14th-century castle, which housed Okinawa’s greatest cultural treasures and was … Continue reading »

Lithuania’s Culture Minister Sarunas Birutis is pushing Vilnius municipality to declare an emergency situation over the disintegrating hill of Gediminas Castle, although the municipality and the National Museum have asserted that the move is unnecessary, as the lives of Vilnius residents are not at risk. “To start the work without delay, a few steps need … Continue reading »

Published: 08:24 EST, 20 July 2016 | Updated: 08:39 EST, 20 July 2016 Wealthy property hunters who are in the market for a new home and have always wanted to live like a king or queen are in luck – a spectacular late 13th century castle is listed for nearly £1.5million. Perfect for a fan … Continue reading »

A planning application has been lodged to take down parts of the listed Kilwaughter Castle to prevent their “uncontrolled collapse.” The original part of the castle was built by the Agnew family in the seventeenth century, and was extended in 1803 by architect John Nash, Despite a campaign being launched under the title ‘Save Kilwaughter … Continue reading »