Castles

Take a walk into history with the Bay Archaeology Festival A SERIES of free guided walks starts in Furness this weekend as part of the Bay Archaeology Festival: Rediscovering the Bay’s Old Ways. The walks have been organised by the Morecambe Bay Partnership as parts of its Headlands to Headspace project. It all begins at … Continue reading »

If you’ve walked through Central Park on a recent weekend, you’ve likely noticed lush grass, blooming flowers, and hordes of tourists and locals alike enjoying the city’s unofficial backyard. But a closer look reveals “the debilitating effects of time and modern use,” according to the Times, which is why the Central Park Conservancy is embarking … Continue reading »

HMP Castle Huntly, near Dundee Police Scotland is appealing for information after a pair of prisoners absconded from Castle Huntly. Kieran Kiely, 23 and Daniel Hussain, 24, were reported missing at 4.20pm on Wednesday. Kieran KielyIt is believed Hussain has connections in the Glasgow and Perth areas and Kiely in the Glasgow, Stirling and Fife areas. … Continue reading »

Campaigners renewed calls for a Northumberland Day as they dug deep for the cause at Langley Castle. Celebrating 30 years since American Dr Stuart Madnick took over the historic hotel, those behind the bid buried a time capsule in the grounds. Langley Castle first introduced the idea of a special day to boost tourism in … Continue reading »

Plans for new distillery in Highland castle 13th July, 2016 by Amy Hopkins Proposals have been submitted to build a new micro-distillery and whisky warehousing complex on the site of a historic castle in the Scottish Highlands. Dunrobin Castle has requested permission to build a new micro-distillery on its premises Dunrobin Castle in Sutherland has … Continue reading »

Image copyright Oliver Dixon/Geograph Image caption The Anglo-Norman castle was originally built in the 12th Century by John De Courcy The owners of Quintin Castle near Portaferry have applied for planning permission to convert it to a boutique hotel. The Anglo-Norman castle was originally built in the 12th Century by John De Courcy. At one … Continue reading »

Glenarm welcomes the Dalriada Festival this weekend, Northern Ireland’s biggest community festival. It takes place this Saturday and Sunday (July 16 and 17) in the grounds of Glenarm Castle, Co Antrim . The festival sees the stars of children’s TV show Paw Patrol make their first ever appearance in Ireland, as well as hosting the … Continue reading »

The summer edition of EUROPAfest festival, an event organized under the High Patronage of the Royal House, will bring six concerts and the Summer Music Academy to Sinaia mountain resort this July. Already a tradition, the festival’s opening concert will take place at the famous Peles Castle in Sinaia, in the concert hall of the … Continue reading »

Bavarian summers are shockingly brief. When the five days of warm weather actually arrive, it’s best not to overthink travel plans and just head outside. Spend too much time vacillating between destinations and you might just miss the season altogether. Stamsried is the perfect place to enjoy the precious few days of good weather — … Continue reading »

Wealthy aristocrat who owns Pride and Prejudice mansion is banned from driving after being caught speeding four times in eight months The 11th Duke of Rutland was caught speeding four times in eight monthsHe was banned from driving for 12 months after admitting to the chargesThe peer, 57, lives in Belvoir Castle, on a 15,000-acre … Continue reading »