Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Supplied for the Adelaide Advertiser Real Estate Magazine’s Dream Homes. AS Darryl Kerrigan once says “a man’s home is his castle”, and in this case it really could be. With some of the world’s most luxurious castles on the market, this could be your chance to be the king or queen of … Continue reading »

Want a free castle in Italy? Sure, take one, your highness. But, as with everything good, there’s a catch. As part of an initiative called the Strategic Tourist Plan, Italy is giving away 103 historic buildings — villas, inns, houses, towers, etc. to entrepreneurs willing to take them. (Yes, that means it could be you.) … Continue reading »

This coming Saturday, May 20 2017, the city will see the eagerly anticipated launch of the Lincoln Knights’ Trail. While many of us have counted down to the arrival of these colourful knights in our city, some may not realise the significance of the date or of the knights themselves. Exactly 800 years ago to … Continue reading »

Should Inverness Castle be turned into an International Clans and Heritage Centre? TRANSFORMING Inverness Castle into a dedicated base for the promotion of clan culture could allow the city to tap into more of the multimillion-pound heritage tourism market. That is the claim of the Highland Clans Partnership Group (HCPG) which believes the castle is … Continue reading »

Urquhart CastlePart of the grounds of historic Urquhart Castle has been shrouded in scaffolding to allow for repairs. Works are ongoing at the terrace and visitor centre to allow masonry work to be undertaken before the high summer season. The project started in April and is due for completion by the end of June. The … Continue reading »

9:25am 13th May 2017 (Updated 1:26pm 13th May 2017) Hylton Castle is holding an open day to showcase the Sunderland landmark, ahead of it closing for restoration. This morning young performers and vocalists from Inspire Stage School, based at the local Castle View Academy, will take to the stage with a programme of dance and … Continue reading »

Comments (0) Twilight Tour on May 12 (Battle of Lincoln 1217) at Lincoln Castle – review by Dawn Hinsley Some people claim the Spice Girls introduced girl power in the 90s. I beg to differ. How about keeping Lincoln Castle protected during two years of sieges during civil war? I think that would take a lot … Continue reading »

Roger Declements likes to build his castles the medieval way. He starts with stone – up to 1,000 tons of it – and then constructs two parallel walls. After years of work, sometimes an entire decade, these walls add up to what he considers “the most advanced, strongest and most comfortable” abode a person can have. Highlands … Continue reading »

AN exhibition has opened in Newcastle West tracing Desmond Hall Castle’s links to 1916 Rising, Irish War of Independence and Civil War. Opened by Minister of State at the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, the exhibition of period uniforms, photographs, medals, artwork and other artifacts tells the story of people from West … Continue reading »

(Picture: Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images)If you’ve always dreamt of owning a holiday home but have never had the cash to buy one, then you might just be in luck. Because the Italian government are giving away a load of historic castles and villas for free. An entire village in North Yorkshire has just sold … Continue reading »